2009-01-13

macdobhran: Whoop Ass (Dalai Lama)
2009-01-13 08:30 am
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Insights

Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.

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The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.

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The practice of morality--which means guarding your three doors of body, speech, and mind--from indulging in unwholesome activities, equips you with mindfulness and conscientiousness. Therefore, morality is the foundation of the Buddhist path.