January 2011
HHDL watching students debate during their examinations at Rato Monastery in Mundgod, India, on January 31, 2011. http://twitpic.com/3v4t8b
The more we succeed in training our hearts and minds through cultivating spiritual qualities, the better our ability to cope with adversity.
Live: HHDL’s talk Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, Bangalore, India on Jan 30, 2:30-4pm IndianStandardTime http://dalailama.com/liveweb
When we are motivated by wisdom and compassion, the results of our actions benefit everyone.
Genuine love should first be directed at oneself – if we do not love ourselves, how can we love others?
I want to be home in Florida.
Michigan is bullshit. Winter is bullshit. Acoustic guitars are bullshit. Guess what I’m doing today!
We need a genuine sense of responsibility and a sincere concern for the welfare of others.
Because our own human existence is so dependent on the help of others our need for love lies at the very foundation of our existence.
The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren’t born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others.
We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance.
Happiness does not come about only due to external circumstances; it mainly derives from inner attitudes.
Photo of HHDL taking part in his first video conference with 3 prominent Chinese intellectuals on January 4, 2011. http://twitpic.com/3novoy
I believe that our underlying or fundamental nature is gentleness, and intelligence is a later development.
Essay by HHDL “Countering Stress and Depression” originally published by Hindustan Times, India, on January 3rd, 2011. http://bit.ly/ha5KCn
To increase our altruism, we must motivate ourselves to take into consideration the effects of our actions both in the present and future.
Determination and hope are key factors for a brighter future.
HA HA PEACE Y'ALL
ONE, happy new year; TWO, I’m going to Michigan today for the next six months and I’m not sure I’ll have internet access. If you need to reach me! My phone’s email address is here.