There is a reason and purpose
for every being on Earth.
In due time, we all return
to where we came from.
Meanwhile, be present.
Seek out the beauty, love,
and joy wherever you are,
and share your discoveries
with those who need them. ♥️
#FridayThoughts
Finding Inner Peace - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on inner peace — anger is its real destroyer, rooted in self-centeredness. The antidote — remember your existence depends on others. Compassion isn't just kind, it's realistic. Video originally recorded on November 4, 2017.
If we only knew
how the Universe
really works,
we wouldn’t just
believe in miracles,
we would
expect,
respect
and collect them
in our hearts
a million times a day...
✨LIFE is a wonder.
✨LOVE is magic.
✨YOU are a miracle.
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The Secret of My Laughter - A student asks His Holiness the Dalai Lama the secret behind his famous childlike laughter. His answer is disarmingly simple: a relaxed mind, no ego, and the understanding that we are all the same human beings. He explains how seeing yourself as "something special" creates stress and anxiety, while honesty, humility, and transparency are the true foundations of inner peace. Video originally recorded on May 31, 2014.
Peace Begins Within - His Holiness the Dalai Lama reminds us that a peaceful world starts with a peaceful mind — and that loving kindness and compassion are its ultimate foundation. Not just as spiritual practice, but as the very basis for humanity's survival. Video originally recorded on October 26, 2021.
Hygiene of Emotion - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why emotional hygiene is just as essential as physical hygiene — and why teaching children about the mind, compassion, and nonviolence from an early age is the key to creating a happier, more peaceful world. Video originally recorded November 28, 2019.
Gratitude is the miracle cure for every moment of dis-ease. It is the fastest way to dissolve anxiety, to heal disappointment, to replace negativity with positivity. It is the connecting energy to God.
The Source of Inner Joy - His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares his fundamental belief — that whether you are a believer or non-believer, remaining truthful and honest is the real source of inner joy. When we live with honesty, anxiety is reduced, fear is reduced, and distrust fades away resulting in a peaceful atmosphere of genuine human friendship. Video originally recorded May 3, 2010.
The basic instinct of humanity is the expression of every human’s True Identity—which is Divinity. In human terms, this translates to Pure Love. Love that knows no condition and expresses itself at any cost.