[simage=435,max,n,center,] So far, of the twenty-first century, just over a decade has gone and the major part of it is yet to come. It is my hope that the twenty-first century will be a century of peace, a century of dialogue – a century when a more caring, responsible, and compassionate humanity will emerge. ThisContinue reading “22nd November 2011”
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31st October 2011
[simage=413,max,n,center,] The more adept we become at cultivating an altruistic attitude, the happier we will feel and the more comfortable will be the atmosphere around us. But if our emotions fluctuate wildly and we easily give in to hatred and jealousy, even our friends will avoid us. So even for people with no spiritual beliefs,Continue reading “31st October 2011”
19th October 2011
[simage=401,max,n,center,] Let us cultivate love and compassion, both of which give life true meaning. This is the religion I preach. It is simple. Its temple is the heart. Its teaching is love and compassion. Its moral values are loving and respecting others, whoever they may be. Whether one is a lay person or a monastic,Continue reading “19th October 2011”
21st September 2011 – International Peace Day
[simage=373,max,n,center,] World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion. Dalai Lama
12th September
[simage=364,max,n,center,] Genuine respect will come about if we have more contact with one another and come to understand each other’s values. This is how we will develop admiration and appreciation for each other. Dalai Lama
1st September
[simage=353,max,n,center,] The compassion we feel normally is biased and mixed with attachment. Genuine compassion flows towards all living beings, particularly your enemies. If I try to develop compassion towards my enemy, it may not benefit him directly, he may not even be aware of it. But it will immediately benefit me by calming my mind.Continue reading “1st September”
8th August
[simage=329,max,n,center,] Giving up attachment to the world does not mean that you set yourself apart from it. Generating a desire for others to be happy increases your humanity. As you become less attached to the world, you become more humane. As the very purpose of spiritual practice is to help others, you must remain inContinue reading “8th August”
30th July
[simage=320,max,n,center,] The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger, and so on, are human created problems which can be resolved through human effort, understanding, and a development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share. Dalai Lama
25th July
[simage=315,max,n,center,] Peace is not just the mere absence of violence or disturbance. It’s when there is a possibility of conflict, but you deliberately avoid violence and adopt methods to solve the problem through peaceful means. That is real peace. Dalai Lama
15th July
[simage=305,max,n,center,] Compassion is of little value if it just remains an idea. It must motivate how we respond to others and be reflected in all our thoughts and actions. Dalai Lama
Permanent Prayer 4 Peace 