Dalai Lama Disc Quotations

Buddhism strongly discourages blind faith and fanaticism.

Physically you are a human being, but mentally you are incomplete. Given that we have this physical human form, we must safeguard our mental capacity for judgment. For that, we cannot take out insurance; the insurance company is within: self-discipline, self-awareness, and a clear realization of the disadvantages of anger and the positive effects of kindness.

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

Whether you call it Buddhism or another religion, self-discipline, that's important. Self-discipline with awareness of consequences.

I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.

Have no discrepancy between what you say, what you are and what you do.

The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.

Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.

Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.

All religion teaches the virtues of love, altruism and patience, while showing us how to discipline and transform ourselves to achieve inner peace and a kind heart. Therefore, they are worthy of our respect.

For discovering one's true inner nature, I think one should try to take out some time, with quiet and relaxation, to think more inwardly and to investigate the inner world. That may help.

It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that bringing about discipline within one's mind is the essence of the Buddha's teaching.

Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. At least we will be able to prevent the advent of negative conduct dominated by negative emotion. That is 'shila', or moral ethics. Once we develop this by familiarizing ourselves with it, along with mindfulness and conscientiousness, eventually that pattern and way of life will become a part of our own life.

Until you have the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, external facilities and conditions will never bring the joy and happiness you seek. On the other hand, if you possess this inner quality, calmness of mind, a degree of stability within, even if you lack the various external factors that you would normally require to be happy, it will still be possible to live a happy and joyful life.

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.