The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the most important monk of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. The spiritual leader has traveled across the world promoting forgotten values of forgiveness, tolerance and kindness, and now, he is leaving no stone unturned in doing the same on Twitter.
Here are some of his profound tweets to start your day with.
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Many people think that patience is a sign of weakness. I think this is a mistake. It is anger that is a sign of weakness, whereas patience is a sign of strength.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) January 29, 2018
2.
Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. The difference is that, unlike the body, when it comes to training the mind, there is no limit to how far we can go.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) January 26, 2018
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Within each of us exists the potential to contribute positively to society. Although one individual among so many on this planet may seem too insignificant, it is our personal efforts that will determine the direction our society is heading.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 22, 2017
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Peace is not brought about through conflict, but through compassion—creating peace of mind within ourselves. We all need compassion and women can take a lead role in encouraging others to let it flower within them. My own first teacher of kindness and compassion was my mother.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) December 4, 2017
5.
I don’t like formality. There’s no formality when we’re born and none when we die. In between we should treat each other as brothers and sisters because we all want to live a happy life. This is our common purpose and our right.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 17, 2017
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The use of force may control people physically, but it won’t change their hearts and minds. You can only do that on the basis of trust and friendship.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 10, 2017
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The most crucial use of knowledge and education is to understand the importance of developing a good heart.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) November 3, 2017
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The more compassionate our mind, the more we’ll be able to lead our lives transparently, honestly, truthfully, with nothing to hide.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) October 6, 2017
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If we were really to see one another as brothers and sisters, there would be no basis for division, cheating and exploitation among us.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) August 2, 2017
10.
If human society loses the value of justice, compassion, and honesty, the next generation will face greater difficulties and more suffering.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) May 19, 2017
11.
There are always problems to face, but it makes a difference if our minds are calm.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) June 27, 2016
12.
Whether technology’s effect is good or bad depends on the user. It’s important that we shouldn’t be slaves to technology; it should help us.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) March 11, 2016
13.
Many think that happiness is to be found outside ourselves in material things, but actually happiness is something that comes from within.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) September 28, 2015
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Loving is of even greater importance than being loved.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) August 27, 2015
15.
The greatest threat we face today is violence.
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) July 13, 2015
