Develop a sense of concern for others

November 29, 2013

If we think only of ourselves, forget about other people, then our minds occupy very small area. Inside that small area, even tiny problem appears very big. But the moment you develop a sense of concern for others, you realize that, just like ourselves, they also want happiness; they also want satisfaction. When you have this sense of concern, your mind automatically widens. At this point, your own problems, even big problems, will not be so significant. The result? Big increase in peace of mind. So, if you think only of yourself, only your own happiness, the result is actually less happiness. You get more anxiety, more fear. ~Dalai Lama


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    Pieter Hibma

    November 30, 2013

    That's what they say in cricket. The game is larger than you.

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    anant naudiyal

    November 30, 2013

    Think about others .there is real fun . Nice message

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    Noth Barnatan

    November 30, 2013

    I did something ells entierly…
    I simply recognize to have no self. Only am a part of the self which is everything.

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    pradeep saral

    November 30, 2013

    What his holiness has said is part of Indian Philosophy also and said in three words Idum na mum ( sanskrit word meaning NOT FOR ME i.e.its for others).Life & nature both r butifull

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    Raja Basit

    November 30, 2013

    I think……it's beautiful imagery.
    so nice

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    November 30, 2013

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    David Starr

    November 30, 2013

    Hi Jendhamuni, the visuals look like they have gotten better…

    How is it going?

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    December 3, 2013

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