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The point of life is happiness.

Dalai Lama

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Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.
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Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly.
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We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering, for everything originates in the mind.
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We had a rule in Tibet that anyone proposing a new invention had to guarentee that it was beneficial, or at least harmless, for seven generations of humans before it could be adopted.
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Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible. And if we cannot help others, at least we should try not to create pain and suffering for them.
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If your heart has peace, nothing can disturb you.
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The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.
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