Buddhist in Training

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rooo:

There is a saying in Tibetan, ‘Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.’ 

No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that’s our real disaster.

― Dalai Lama XIV

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“Whether you believe in God or not does not matter much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much; as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life.” HH Dalai Lama

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The eightfold path by Maurits Burgers on Flickr.

Some very cool street art

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onemoondance:

Learning to find the line between compassion and not accepting bad behavior. I think I’m slowwwwwwly figuring it out.

I used to confuse compassion with being a doormat. I would say “I love this person, so when they hurt me I will never tell them”. I’m learning now that I can still forgive or…

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The Dalai Lama (via yoginiyoda)

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ombuddha:

In Buddhism, both learning and practice are extremely important, and they must go hand in hand. Without knowledge, just to rely on faith, faith, and more faith is good but not sufficient. So the intellectual part must definitely be present. At the same time, strictly intellectual development without faith and practice, is also of no use. It is necessary to combine knowledge born from study with sincere practice in our daily lives. These two must go together.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Photo by Sonja Alves.

“With realization of one’s own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world.” HH Dalai Lama

Walk confidently with yourself, change starts within.

harvestheart:

FREE TIBET

A Tibetan Buddhist monk walks past a political mural on a shop door in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, northern India.

The question looms over this raggedy hillside town in Dharmsala, India, a place where ancient mysticism constantly brushes against the realities of modern geopolitics. What happens after the Dalai Lama dies? (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)

That is seriously a great question and makes me anxious honestly… China has choosen someone to replace him, as has the Dalai Lama himself. Obviously it should be choosen by the Dalai Lama but China wants control and power over everything they can.. I don’t want to think about it! I have to meet the Dalai Lama first!! :)

ombuddha:

Some dubious people with little real spiritual straining call themselves teachers, but actually take advantage of others in the name of taking care of peace of mind. This is unfortunate. It happens because, when it comes to spirituality, people are still very gullible.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Photo by Ya Noya Shantie.

I love this picture so much! That is Steve Irwin’s daughter, right? I loved him & she’s so cute!

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Dalai Lama (via simplyisis)

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whitneyaugusta:

His Holiness the Dalai Lama on The Power of Women. Compassion.

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