My main hope is eventually, in modern education field, introduce education about warm-heartedness, not based on religion, but based on common experience and a common sort of sense, and then scientific finding.


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To be aware of a single shortcoming within oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in ...
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I find that because of modern technological evolution and our global economy, and as a result of the...
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Basically we are all the same human beings with the same potential to be a good human being or a bad...
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With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better...
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Consciousness will always be present, though a particular consciousness may cease. For example, the ...
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I am open to the guidance of synchronicity, and do not let expectations hinder my path.
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I think with this key I go everywhere,
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Go at least once a year to a place you have never been before
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Spend some time alone every day.
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A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we ma...
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The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves ...
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The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.
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One thing I want to make clear, as far as my own rebirth is concerned, the final authority is myself...
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There is no need for temples, no need for
complicated philosophies. My brain and my
heart...
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As human beings we all want to be happy and free from misery… we have learned that the key to happi...
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I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believe...
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I am confident I will set foot again in Tibet in my lifetime.
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Love is the absence of judgment.
DALAI LAMA XIV
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
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It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for...
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Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt th...
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There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'
No matter w...
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To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or no...
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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
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