Old friends

His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet Answering one of the questions that was submitted. His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet Talk For World Peace event in Washington DC July 9 2011, presented by the Capital Area Tibetan Association (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

” Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend – or a meaningful day.”
His Holiness The XIV Dalai Lama

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Om Mani Padme Hum ~ YouTube

 

“Om Mani Padme Hum” – it is said that all the teachings of the Buddha are contained in this mantra.

The six syllables of this mantra close the doorways to rebirth in the lower realms of cyclic existence. The six syllables also contain the essence of the six perfections of generosity, ethical discipline, tolerance or patience, joyous effort, concentration and wise discrimination.

No such thing as a holy war

‎”Actions that give harm to other sentient beings aren’t those of a bodhisattva. In Buddhism, there’s no such thing as a holy war. You have to understand this. It’s impossible to equalize everybody on earth through force.” –Lama Thubten Yeshe

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Study, reflect, and recite prayers….every day

HH Dilgo Khyentse looking at Christopher Wilkinson taking his photo, Sakya Ward St Center Seattle Washington USA in 1976 (Photo credit: Wonderlane)

‎”Every day, remind yourself that if you do not study and reflect upon the teachings, meditate, and recite prayers and mantras, at the moment of death you will be helpless. Death is certain. If you wait for the moment of death to begin your practice, it will be too late.”

-Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche

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Affection and a calm mind are important to us. A calm mind is good for our physical health, but it also enables us to use our intelligence properly and to see things more realistically. Affection too is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly. ~ His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama

Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama with Marco Pannella (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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