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