I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have f… - Tenzin Gyatso

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.

The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.

The most important quality to have toward your day is gratitude for what you have experienced, even for what was hard and what allowed you to learn and grow.

Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.