| We move through life much as a car drives down a | | | | you can't help them, at least don't hurt them. |
| road. As you move along, it is easy to start straying | | | | 8. My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. |
| from the straight and narrow without realizing it. | | | | 9. We can live without religion and meditation, but we |
| Contemplate these pearls of wisdom from the Dali | | | | cannot survive without human affection. |
| Lama to see where you are on the road of life. | | | | 10. Today, more than ever before, life must be |
| 1. I truly believe that individuals can make a difference in | | | | characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, |
| society. Since periods of change such as the present | | | | not only nation to nation and human to human, but also |
| one come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of | | | | human to other forms of life. |
| us to make the best use of our time to help create a | | | | 11. There is no need for temples, no need for |
| happier world. | | | | complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are |
| 2. Human beings are of such nature that they should | | | | my temples; my philosophy is kindness. |
| have not only material facilities but spiritual sustenance | | | | 12. In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best |
| as well. Without spiritual sustenance, it is difficult to get | | | | teacher. |
| and maintain peace of mind. | | | | 13. Only the development of compassion and |
| 3. Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. | | | | understanding for others can bring us the tranquillity |
| Without them, humanity cannot survive. | | | | and happiness we all seek. |
| 4. Whether one believes in a religion or not, and | | | | 14. True compassion is not just an emotional response |
| whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't | | | | but a firm commitment founded on reason. |
| anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and | | | | 15. Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just |
| compassion. | | | | like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. |
| 5. With realization of one's own potential and self | | | | The important thing is to make it meaningful: a |
| confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. | | | | meaningful friend or a meaningful day. |
| 6. Whether one believes in a religion or not, and | | | | The hectic pace of life these days can lead one to |
| whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't | | | | miss the forest for the trees. Before you know it, the |
| anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and | | | | years will pass and you will wonder what happened. |
| compassion. | | | | Apply these quotes to your life, and you can avoid this |
| 7. Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if | | | | problem. |