The Little Book of WISDOM ~ His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Little Book of WISDOM


His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Happiness Lies Within

The very purpose of our life is happiness: in order to achieve happier days, happier weeks, happier years, happier family, happier human community … we should pay more attention to inner development.


Characteristics if the Evolved individual

We need human qualities such as moral scruples, compassion and humility … These qualities are accessible only through forceful individual development.


For the Good of All

Even if only a few individual try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others, they will have a positive influence in their community.


Facing Problems

If, despite external difficulties or problems, internally one’s attitude is of love, warmth and kind-heartedness, then problems can be faced and accepted easily.


Humility

If one assumes a humble attitude, one’s own good qualities will increase.


Respect for Others

By developing a sense of respect for others and a concern for their welfare, we reduce our own selfishness, which is the source of all problems, and enhance our sense of kindness, which is a natural source of goodness.


Achieving a Quiet Mind

Since even wild animals can gradually be trained with patience, the human mind also can gradually be trained, step by step.


Love and Peace

Inner tranquillity comes from the development of love and compassion.