“If we practice religion properly, or genuinely, religion is not something outside but in our hearts. The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion. Complicated philosophy, this and that, sometimes create more trouble and problems. If these sophisticated philosophies are useful for the development of good heart, then good: use them fully. If these complicated philosophies or systems become an obstacle to a good heart then better to leave them. This is what I feel.”
— HH Dalai Lama
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Such simple words. Why can’t we all learn from them?
You are right! Each one of us who starts to live like that will make a difference – I guess that’s the way! Thanks for your response ~ cheers! tomas ☼
Love this!
Isn’t it just perfect? I am a great fan of His Holiness the Dalai Lama! tomas ♥
I feel it too…thanks for sharing this…
You are welcome, Heidi! The Dalai Lama is just such a straight talker – I love it! tomas ♥