The Art of Happiness

by Dalai Lama
Tibet
Born on 6 Jul 1935
Spiritual Leader

Quotes



In accepting that suffering is a part of your daily existence, you could begin by examining the factors that normally give rise of feelings of discontent and mental unhappiness.

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Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

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A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

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Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.

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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.

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Dalai Lama

 

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