"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." That's a quote by the Dalai Lama. I find this man to be like a modern-day Buddha. Honestly, you need to go and read some of this man's quotes! In fact, he credits the reading of Buddha for many of his own ideas.
The driving force behind the Dalai Lama is kindness. In fact, he has said "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." Could you imagine Donald Trump saying that? Or Hillary Clinton? Neither one of them could pull it off. And yet, the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of his people! It both amazes me, and gives me hope. Here are a few of his quotes that impress me.. in no particular order: "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." "There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." "Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive." "When we meet real tragedy in life, we can react in two ways - either by losing hope and falling into self-destructive habits, or by using the challenge to find our inner strength." "I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe." "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." "Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." "The purpose of our lives is to be happy." "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." "Sleep is the best meditation." There are just a few of his quotes, but I think it gives you a good idea about where he is coming from. That said, I think I will now take some of his advice. It is just after 12:30 in the morning. It would really make me happy to get some sleep right now. Since the purpose of our lives is to be happy, AND sleep is the best meditation, then I think that is what I'll do! Good night folks!
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