motivation

8 Verses of Mind Training

Congratulations to all of you who have the courage and tenacity to read all the last 8 posts explaining the ‘8 Verses of Mind Training’ by Geshe Langri Thangpa. It is not easy, especially the […]

Wisdom and Compassion

We can teach ourselves to be more aware of our own mutual dependence. As every living being wants happiness instead of pain, we share a common basic feeling. We can develop right action to help […]

Everything originates in the mind

Everything originates in the mind as events depend heavily on motivation. If we develop a good heart, real appreciation, love and compassion for others, our life will improve. If every family member has a warm […]

You must act!

It is not enough just to feel compassionate. Prayer and meditation are not enough. You must act! Leave your comfortable cocoon and do something for others. Smile, be kind, and be helpful! Some people think […]

Win-win

If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. Proper education is based on a good motivation to help others. In this way we also help ourselves. Thus compassion is […]

Things and events depend heavily on motivation. […]

Motivation

His Holiness the Dalai Lama believes all things first originate in the mind. Things and events depend heavily on motivation. A real sense of appreciation of humanity, compassion, and love are the key points. If […]

Develop a pure and sincere motivation

If you develop a pure and sincere motivation, if you are motivated by a wish to help on the basis of kindness, compassion, and respect, then you can carry on any kind of work, in […]