Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama celebrates his 87th birthday today. On the occasion of his birthday, several followers and well-wishers all over the world poured wishes for his good health and long life. The 14th Dalai Lama is a spiritual leader of Tibet and likes to describe himself as a simple Buddhist monk.
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Born on 6th July 1935 to a farming family in Tibet, Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama Thubten Gyatso at the tender age of two. The Dalai Lamas are believed to reincarnate as the manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, and the patron saint of Tibet. Their aim is to attain Buddhahood so that they can work toward the benefit of humanity.
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We at Buzinessbytes decided to pick his interesting life inspiring quotes to get some guidance on how to lead a good life.
1) “The way to change others’ minds is with affection and not anger.”
When there is anger, there is no clarity. It is because anger can only know to destroy and destruct and not construct or build. Thus, if you have the intention to really change the mind of the other person who is close to you, then you to use affection and love as the ways to do the same and not anger.
2) “Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.”
Real peace or true peace is really difficult to arrive at in today’s times. But it is not impossible. As darkness and ignorance are spread all over the world, we become less self-aware and thus, take decisions just for the sake of it or to follow others and be in the comfort zone. When you decide to come out of your own ignorance that you had built for so many years, you will really come to terms with a reality that is full of peace and happiness in life.
3) “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.”
We want things to be done our way because that satisfies our ego and also makes us feel secure. We chase our dreams thinking that they will give us immense satisfaction. However, at times, when despite putting in a lot of effort, time, and resources, you don’t get what you want and this makes you feel like a loser. But as per the above quote, at such times, if you realize that not getting what you want can be a chance of luck, you will be at peace and satisfied.
4) “An open heart is an open mind.”
When we close our hearts, we close our minds too. Same way, when we open our hearts, we have an open mind as well. A simple example is this when you talk to your children, friends, relatives, parents, or any close relationships with a lot of love and care, your heart and mind start feeling good and protected as the more you do good, the better comes to you on its own.
