DALAI LAMA SELF COMPASSION QUOTES

Here are 30 quotes from the Dalai Lama on self-compassion:

“If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others. You will not be able to love others. If you have no compassion for yourself then you are not able of developing compassion for others.”

“Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.”

“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.”

“Compassion and love are not mere luxuries. As the source both of inner and external peace, they are fundamental to the continued survival of our species.”

“We need to promote personal compassion and self-love, which will enable us to have a real sense of caring for others.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”

“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.”

“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”

“The biggest challenge, in a world full of distractions, is to have focus and self-discipline; self-compassion is key.”

“The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.”

“Compassion is a radical form of empathy that leads to actions benefiting others.”

“If you have a genuine sense of concern for others, you won’t worry too much about your own comfort or discomfort. When you’re usually compassionate, genuinely kind-hearted, then both yourself and others benefit.”

“We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering. By developing a sense of compassion, we can reduce the amount of suffering.”

“When we feel the purest love, the love that lies in the heart, we find genuine happiness in ourselves and the ability to share that happiness with others.”

“To cultivate compassion in ourselves, we must actively work on developing it, just as we would training any other skill.” QUOTES ABOUT NEW FRIENDS

“Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.”

“The ultimate source of happiness is not money or power, but warm-heartedness.”

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

“A compassionate attitude helps you communicate more easily with your fellow human beings. As a result, you make more genuine friends and feel less lonely and isolated.”

“Compassion is the radicalism of our time.”

“The essence of all religions is compassion, affection, and respect for others.”

“True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason.”

“We need self-confidence and clear thinking because without these qualities we cannot overcome obstacles and make the most of our potential.”

“Love and kindness are the most powerful antidotes to all fear and anxiety.”

“True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason.”

“In the practice of tolerance, one’s enemy is the best teacher.”

“Nobody is solely responsible for your happiness except for you. You are the master of your own happiness.”

“The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts.”

“Genuine compassion is unbiased and concern for the wellbeing of all beings, without distinction. It is an essential quality to cultivate on the path to enlightenment.”

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.”