Dalai Lama Wisdom - Moral Values (Part 4)
Dalai Lama Wisdom
Moral Values
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Don’t Be Seduced by Worldly Values
Materialism does not foster the growth of morals, compassion and humility.
Take Responsibility For Those In Need
It is the nature of human beings to yearn for freedom, equality and dignity. If we accept that others have a right to peace and happiness equal to our own, do we not have a responsibility to help those in need?
Take Action
No one can afford to assume that someone else will solve our problems. Every individual has a responsibility to help guide our human family in the right direction. Good wishes are not sufficient.
The Moral Code
Irrespective of whether we are a believer or an agnostic, whether we believe in God or Karma, moral ethics is a code which everyone is able to pursue.
The Moral Perspective
To pursue growth properly, we need to renew our commitment to human values in many fields. Political life, of course, requires an ethical foundation, but science and religion as well should be pursued from a moral basis.
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Signs of Success
In your daily life, as you learn more patience, more tolerance wit wisdom and courage, you will see it is the true source of success.
Good Communications
Compassion….opens an inner door, and once through the door we can communicate with other fellow human beings and other sentient beings.
Teach by Example
Before teaching others, before changing others, we ourselves must change. We must be honest, sincere, kind-hearted.
Do As You Would Be Done By
We should share the sufferings of our fellow human beings and practise compassion and tolerance, not only towards our loved one but towards our enemies.
Work For The Welfare Of Others
Our daily thoughts and actions should be directed towards the benefit of others.
Practise What You Preach
We should engage in the same high standards of integrity and sacrifice that we ask of others.
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Purity of Intention
Once you have pure and sincere motivation, all the rest follows. You can develop this right attitude towards others on the basis of kindness, love and respect, and on the clear realisation of the oneness of all human beings.
Caring for Others
Most of the good or beneficial effects that come about in the world are based on an attitude of cherishing others. The opposite is also true.
Give and Take
By showing concern for other people’s welfare, sharing other people’s suffering, and helping other people, ultimately one will benefit. If one thinks only of oneself and forgets about others, ultimately one will lose.
Look Ahead
It is more important to look forward to the future than dwell in the past.
The Paradox of Self-Interest
If we adopt a self-centred approach to life by which we attempt to use others for our own self-interest, we might be able to gain temporary benefit, but in the long run we will not succeed in achieving even our personal happiness.
Optimism Achieves Greatness
An optimistic attitude is the key factor for success. Right from the beginning, if you hold a pessimistic attitude even small things may not be achieved.
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Cause and Effect
One’s own actions create one’s life situation.
The Power of Love
A good heart is both important and effective in daily life.
Reaping The Benefits
The reason why we seek to behave in a good manner is that it’s from good behaviour that good fruits are derived.
Building A Better Life
One wants happiness and doesn’t want suffering, and on the basis of that, one enters into good actions and avoids bad actions.
Guiding Principles
Be guided by realism, moderation and patience.
Work For The Welfare Of All
With a pure heart, you can carry on any work and your profession becomes a real instrument to help the human community