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.
Interpretation
Humans are inherently social and rely on kindness for mutual happiness.
The Dalai Lama emphasizes that human beings are not naturally selfish but are instead social creatures who thrive on interaction with others. By fostering kindness and helpfulness, we not only enhance our own well-being but also contribute positively to the happiness and prosperity of those around us, illustrating the interconnectedness of human relationships.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of helping others.
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.
The feeling of being happy or unhappy rarely depends on our absolute state, but on our perception of the situation, on our capacity to be satisfied with what we have.
The problem with spending your life climbing up the ladder is that you will go right past Jesus, for he's coming down.
The only way we can be of use to God is to let Him take us through the crooks and crannies of our own characters.
A poet or philosopher should have no fault to find with his age if it only permits him to do his work undisturbed in his own corner; nor with his fate if the corner granted him allows of his following his vocation without having to think about other people.
No one can argue any longer about the rights of women. It's like arguing about earthquakes.
A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.
The knowledge of the cross brings a conflict of interest between God who has become man and man who wishes to become God.
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