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Beneath the sophistication of Buddhist psychology lies the simplicity of compassion. We can touch into this compassion whenever the mind is quiet, whenever we allow the heart to open.Collection: Buddhist
I just want to live as a simple Buddhist monk, but during the last thirty years I have made many friends around the world and I want to have close contact with these people. I want to contribute to harmony and peace of mind, for less conflict. Wherever the possibililty is, I'm ready. This is my life's goal.Collection: Buddhist
Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic of passive resistance. And thirdly, in reality, violence is not our strength.Collection: Buddhist
First one must change. I first watch myself, check myself, then expect changes from others.Collection: Buddhist
To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.Collection: Buddhist
Buddhist teachings are not a religion, they are a science of mind.Collection: Buddhist
I am a simple Buddhist monk.Collection: Buddhist
So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are confronted with situations which have long-term consequences, we tend to take things less seriouslyCollection: Buddhist
One has to try to develop one's inner feelings, which can be done simply by training one's mind. This is a priceless human asset and one you don't have to pay income tax on!Collection: Buddhist
In Buddhist practice, the outward and inward aspects of taking the one seat meet on our meditation cushion.Collection: Buddhist
In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.Collection: Buddhist
Today, due to the massive Chinese population transfer, the nation of Tibet truly faces the threat of extinction, along with its unique cultural heritage of Buddhist spirituality.Collection: Buddhist
Spend 5 minutes breathing in, cherishing yourself; and, breathing out cherishing others. If you think about people you have difficulty cherishing, extend your cherishing to them anyway.Collection: Buddhist
Since we became Buddhist, we have lived in peace with them. We did not invade them. We did not want them to invade us. We have never declared war on China.Collection: Buddhist
In Buddhism, both learning and practice are extremely important, and they must go hand in hand. Without knowledge, just to rely on faith, faith, and more faith is good but not sufficient. So the intellectual part must definitely be present. At the same time, strictly intellectual development without faith and practice, is also of no use. It is necessary to combine knowledge born from study with sincere practice in our daily lives. These two must go together.Collection: Buddhist
During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike.Collection: Buddhist
When ever Buddhism has taken root in a new land, there has been a certain variation in the style in which it is observed. The Buddha himself taught differently according to the place, the occasion and the situation of those who were listening to him.Collection: Buddhist
Samsara - our conditioned existence in the perpetual cycle of habitual tendencies and nirvana - genuine freedom from such an existence- are nothing but different manifestations of a basic continuum. So this continuity of consciousness us always present. This is the meaning of tantra.Collection: Buddhist
If we had to accept the idea of an independent creator, the explanations given in [several Buddhist texts] which completely refutes the existence per se of all phenomena, would be negated.Collection: Buddhist
Within the framework of the Buddhist Path, reflecting on suffering has tremendous importance because -realizing the nature of suffering, you will develop greater resolve to put an end to the causes of suffering and the unwholesome deeds which lead to suffering. And it will increase your enthusiasm for engaging in the wholesome actions and deeds which lead to happiness and joy.Collection: Buddhist
Death and dying provide a meeting-point between the Tibetan Buddhist and modern scientific traditions. I believe both have a great deal to contribute to each other on the level of understanding and of practical benefit.Collection: Buddhist
It may seem unrealistic to think we can ever become free from hatred, but Buddhists have systematic methods for gradually developing a tolerance powerful enough to give such freedom.Collection: Buddhist
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.Collection: Buddhist
If I say, "I am a monk." or "I am a Buddhist," these are, in comparison to my nature as a human being, temporary. To be human is basic.Collection: Buddhist
We need a sense of the oneness of the 7 billion human beings alive today. When I meet people, I don't think about being different from them, about being Tibetan, Buddhist or even the Dalai Lama. I only think about being a human being. We all share the potential for positive and negative emotions, yet one of our special qualities is our human mind, our intelligence. If we use it well we'll be successful and happy.Collection: Buddhist
Basically, the Buddhist attitude is that you should not accept certain things through sheer faith. And for that you need a skeptical attitude. Buddha himself made this clear to his followers. He said you should not accept those things I taught out of respect for me, but rather through investigation by yourself.Collection: Buddhist
According to Buddhist practice, there are three stages or steps. The initial stage is to reduce attachment towards life. The second stage is the elimination of desire and attachment to this samsara. Then in the third stage, self-cherishing is eliminatedCollection: Buddhist
Anything that contradicts experience and logic should be abandoned.Collection: Buddhist
Because my main concern is the Tibetan Buddhist culture, not just political independence, I cannot seek self-rule for central Tibet and exclude the 4 million Tibetans in our two eastern provinces of Amdo and Kham.Collection: Buddhist
I'm nothing special, just an ordinary human being. That's why I always describe myself as a simple Buddhist monk.Collection: Buddhist
Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we cannot help others, at least we should try not to create pain and suffering for them.Collection: Buddhist
There is this persistent theme in all of these notions that death is made more easy, whatever that means, if you've learned the territory before you get there. And you know, in the Mahayana Buddhist situation it even becomes as extreme as saying; 'life is essentially a preparation for death, a studying of the maps of a learning of the skills a packing of your picnic basket so that when you get out there and demons are sniffing you up one side and down the other you don't bungle your mantras'.Collection: Buddhist
I meditate twice a day. I chant. I lean more towards Buddhist practices.Collection: Buddhist
Some of my best friends are Hindu or Buddhist or Sikh, my students as well. This is the sea in which I swim.Collection: Buddhist
History is the in-rushing toward what the Buddhists call the realm of the densely packed, a transformational realm where the opposites are unified.Collection: Buddhist
One thing that these Buddhists have certainly gotten right is that attention to attention is the key to taking control of your mental life.Collection: Buddhist
The realms of good fortune and calamity in human life are all made of thoughts and imaginings. Therefore Buddhists say that the burning of desire for gain is itself a pit of fire, while drowning in greedy love is itself a bitter sea. The moment thoughts are pure, fierce flames become a pond; the moment you become aware, the boat has arrived on the further shore. If your thoughts vary at all, your world will immediately differ, so can we not be careful?Collection: Buddhist
The disciples were absorbed in a discussion of Lao-Tzu's dictum: "Those who know, do not say; Those who say, do not know." When the master entered, they asked him what the words meant. Said the master, "Which of you knows the fragrance of a rose?" All of them indicated that they knew. Then he said, "Put it into words." All of them were silent.Collection: Buddhist
The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool. The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.Collection: Buddhist
If someone comes along and shoots an arrow into your heart, it’s fruitless to stand there and yell at the person. It would be much better to turn your attention to the fact that there’s an arrow in your heart...Collection: Buddhist
Follow the three R’s: – Respect for self. – Respect for others. – Responsibility for all your actions.Collection: Buddhist
When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.Collection: Buddhist
If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear.Collection: Buddhist
Desires achieved increase thirst like salt water.Collection: Buddhist
In criticizing, the teacher is hoping to teach. That’s all.Collection: Buddhist
Know emptiness, Be compassionate.Collection: Buddhist
In horror of death, I took to the mountains – again and again I meditated on the uncertainty of the hour of death, capturing the fortress of the deathless unending nature of mind. Now all fear of death is over and done.Collection: Buddhist
Accustomed long to contemplating love and compassion I have forgotten all difference between myself and others.Collection: Buddhist