Dalai Lama Quotes about Hatred

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred.

Inspirational, Hero, Hatred

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

Hatred, Affection, Problem

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

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Heart, Hatred, Mind

Fear, hatred, and suspicion narrow your mind - compassion opens it.

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Compassion, Hatred, Mind

If we human beings rely only on material development, we can’t be sure of a positive outcome. Employing technology motivated by anger and hatred is likely to be destructive. It will only be beneficial if we seek the welfare of all beings. Human beings are the only species with the potential to destroy the world. Because of the risks of unrestrained desire and greed we need to cultivate contentment and simplicity.

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Technology, Hatred, Greed

We are all, by nature, clearly oriented toward the basic human values of love and compassion. We all prefer the love of others to their hatred. We all prefer others’ generosity to meanness. And who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?

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Compassion, Generosity, Hatred

If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.

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Judging, Hatred, Brain

Anger or hatred is like a fisherman's hook. It is very important for us to ensure that we are not caught by it.

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Inspirational, Wisdom, Hatred

The Dalai Lama (1997). “Healing Anger: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective”, p.92, Snow Lion Publications

Hatred, jealousy, and fear hinder peace of mind. When you're angry or unforgiving, for example, your mental suffering is constant. It is better to forgive than to spoil your peace of mind with ill feelings.

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Hatred, Feelings, Forgiving

Source: www.worldreligionnews.com

To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.

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Buddhist, Kindness, Hatred

Ignorance is the source of hatred, and the way to get rid of ignorance is realization.

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Ignorance, Hatred, Realization

Affection is important because it counters anger, hatred and suspicion that can prevent our minds from functioning clearly.

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Hatred, Mind, Important

One can overcome the forces of negative emotions, like anger and hatred, by cultivating their counter-forces, like love and compassion.

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Love, Compassion, Hatred

Dalai Lama XIV (2002). “Illustrated Teachings of the Dalai Lama”

The antidote to hatred in the heart, the source of violence, is tolerance.

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Heart, Hatred, Tolerance

Source: www.motherjones.com

Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real troublemakers, with them problems cannot be solved.

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Real, Hatred, Problem

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2013). “Kindness, Clarity, and Insight”, p.67, Shambhala Publications

Scientists are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

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Compassion, Hatred, Scientist

We cannot overcome anger and hatred simply by suppressing them. We need to actively cultivate the antidotes: patience and tolerance.

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Hatred, Tolerance, Overcoming

Dalai Lama (2009). “The Art of Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A Handbook for Living”, p.171, Penguin

Everybody loves to talk about calmness and peace, whether in a family, national, or international context, but without inner peace how can we make real peace? World peace through hatred and force is impossible.

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Real, Hatred, Inner Peace

His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2013). “Kindness, Clarity, and Insight”, p.67, Shambhala Publications

Dalai Lama Quotes about Hatred

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