Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 8056 Registration date : 10/07/2008
Θέμα: Dalai Lama 01.11.10 21:19
Since we desire the true happiness that is brought about by a calm mind, and such peace of mind arises only from having a compassionate attitude,
we need to make a concerted effort to develop compassion.
We must use all the events of our daily life to transform our thoughts and behavior.
Admin Admin
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 8056 Registration date : 10/07/2008
Θέμα: Απ: Dalai Lama 01.11.10 21:21
It is important to distinguish between genuine humility, which is a type of modesty, and a lack of confidence.
They are not the same thing at all, although many confuse them.
This may explain, in part, why today humility is often thought of as a weakness, rather than as an indication of inner strength,
especially in the context of business and professional life.
Admin Admin
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 8056 Registration date : 10/07/2008
Θέμα: Απ: Dalai Lama 01.11.10 21:23
Theoretically, one could imagine a situation where armed intervention at an early stage might prevent large-scale conflict.
The problem is that it is very difficult, if not impossible, to predict the outcome of violence.
That it will be just is not guaranteed at the outset – it will only become clear in hindsight.
The ...only certainty is that where there is violence, there is always and inevitably suffering.
Admin Admin
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 8056 Registration date : 10/07/2008
Θέμα: Απ: Dalai Lama 01.11.10 21:25
There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of others.
There is no denying that if society suffers, we ourselves suffer, and the more our hearts and minds are afflicted with ill-will, the more miserable we become.
We can reject religi...on, ideology, received wisdom, but we cannot escape the need for love and compassion.
Admin Admin
Αριθμός μηνυμάτων : 8056 Registration date : 10/07/2008
Θέμα: Απ: Dalai Lama 01.11.10 21:27
Those who say the Dalai Lama is unrealistic in advocating unconditional love, I urge them to experiment with it nonetheless.
They will discover that when we reach beyond the confines of narrow self-interest, our hearts become filled with strength.
Peace and joy become our constant companions.
It breaks down barriers of... every kind and destroys the notion of my interests being independent from others' interests.
