All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the shared origin of all human beings and the importance of recognizing our collective humanity.
The Dalai Lama highlights the fundamental truth that all humans are born from mothers, suggesting that this shared experience should foster a sense of unity and compassion among people. By acknowledging the oneness of humanity, we are encouraged to cultivate a deeper understanding and empathy for one another, transcending differences and promoting harmony.
In practice
In a speech about global peace, one could use this quote to emphasize shared humanity.
Human beings are not intrinsically selfish, which isolates us from others. We are essentially social animals who depend on others to meet our needs. We achieve happiness, prosperity and progress through social interaction. Therefore, having a kind and helpful attitude contributes to our own and others' happiness.
Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.
My religion is kindness. _x000D_ A good mind, a good heart, _x000D_ warm feelings these are _x000D_ the most important things.
If a person's basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience. On the other hand, if someone is suffering from depression, anxiety, or any form of emotional distress, then even if he or she happens to be enjoying physical comforts, he will not really be able to experience the happiness that these could bring.
It's the tide. It's the dismal tide. It's not the one thing.
We cut nature up, organize it into concepts, and ascribe significances as we do, largely because we are parties to an agreement to organize it in this way - an agreement that holds through our speech community and is codified in the patterns of our language.
I'n'I nah come to fight flesh and blood, But spiritual wickedness in 'igh and low places. So while they fight you down, Stand firm and give Jah thanks and praises. 'Cos I'n'I no expect to be justified by the laws of men - by the laws of men. Oh, true they have found me guilty, But through - through Jah proved my innocency.
Today there were fear, hatred, and pain, but no dignity of emotion, no deep or complex sorrows.
An evil for these times destined to move through the world in handsome human guise.
Nothing can happen more beautiful than death.
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