Compassion instills a sense of calm, inner strength, and a deep confidence and satisfaction
Interpretation
Compassion leads to inner peace and self-assurance.
In this quote, the Dalai Lama emphasizes that practicing compassion not only fosters a peaceful state of mind but also builds inner strength and confidence. By being compassionate towards others, individuals can find greater satisfaction in themselves and their lives, promoting a sense of well-being and stability.
In practice
In a speech about mental health, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of compassion in achieving peace.
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.
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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.
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By appreciation, we make excellence in others our own property.
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