Approaching the Buddhist Path (1) Quotes

“Ignorance is not a mere lack of knowledge; it is a distorted apprehension that grasps as existing what doesn’t exist — inherent existence.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“In Buddhism, wisdom and faith are not contradictory, and when properly cultivated, they increase each other.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“While everyone — animals and human beings alike — agrees that drinking water is necessary, we disagree on what food is delicious. Similarly, although the search for meaning in life is shared, we may differ regarding religious beliefs. There is room for a variety of views.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“However, when we search to find the mind, we do not find the mind in the mind; we do not find an inherently existent mind.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“The difference between afflictive fear and wisdom-fear is the presence or absence of exaggeration.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“The fundamental nature of the mind is pure and stable. The innate, subtle mind of clear light, which is the basis of the cultivation of positive states of mind, is stable in that it continues eternally without interruption.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“Fear comes from the self-centered attitude that fabricates a thousand worst-case scenarios.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“for the first step to having a meaningful life is to abandon harming others.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path

“People should either be caressed or crushed. If you do them minor damage they will get their revenge; but if you cripple them there is nothing they can do. If you need to injure someone, do it in such a way that you do not have to fear their vengeance.”
― Dalai Lama XIV, Approaching the Buddhist Path (1)