A Simple Monk
I'd like to dedicate this post to some of the wonderful wisdoms of life provided by the Dalai Lama ...
On 10 December 1989 the Dalai Lama accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all those who struggle for freedom and work for world peace.
His Holiness follows the life of a Buddhist monk, and often says, "I am just a simple Buddhist monk - no more, nor less".
This worldly wise man lives the simplest of lives, but his teachings are listened to around the world.
The following quotes from the Dalai Lama show us how to live a life of happiness, compassion and love:
"The purpose of our lives is to be happy."
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions."
"If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion."
"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others, and if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."
"Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend - or a meaningful day."
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."
"It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come."
"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive."
"Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion."
"We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection."
"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck."
"Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values."
"We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves."
"With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world."
Although just a `simple monk', the Dalai Lama is incredibly wise and we can all learn from his wisdom.
If everyone just took one quote and lived by it, what a happier world we would live in.
Enjoy your day!
Labels: quotes, self-development
by Karl
2:39 AM
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6 Comments:
Hi Karl,
Just found your site via 30dc challenge. Always had great respect for Dalai Lama great quotes - will look forward to your videos.
Ken Lee.
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lynken, at
9:30 AM
Hallo, Karl!
I think this is another great man.
"The world has the habit of making room for the man whose words and actions show that he knows where he is going." Napolleon Hill
The bulk of people love wise quotes. It would be great if we would start to follow them more tight. Isn't it?
Best regards,
Ugis
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Ugis, at
10:38 AM
Hi Karl
Thanks for your great post today about the Dalai Lama. I use a lot of his quotes for my daily inspiration mail out. You are right - if everyone just took one quote and lived by it, even for just one day each, it would indeed be a much happier world.
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your day.
Veronica
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Veronica Hay, at
4:22 PM
Everyday I find something new on this wonderful internet. Thanks for your joyous blog.
The stainless steel cookware Gal
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10:58 PM
Hi Carl
An inspiring post, thanks!!!
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Jo, at
12:23 AM
Hi Karl,
Thanks for posting such beautiful quotes..
Good Day!
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