A Genuine, Affectionate Smile Is Very Important

Today, Due To The Massive Chinese Population Transfer, The Nation Of Tibet Truly Faces The Threat Of Extinction, Along With Its Unique Cultural Heritage Of Buddhist Spirituality.

It Is Important To Understand That Counterproducti Ve Actions Of Body, Speech And Mind Do Not Arise Of Their Own Accord, But Spring Up In Dependence On Our Motivation. Faulty States Of Mind Give Rise To Faulty Actions. To Control Negative Physical And Verbal Actions, We Need To Tame Our Minds.

The Problem Isn't Materialism As Such. Rather It Is The Underlying Assumption That Full Satisfaction Can Arise From Gratifying The Senses Alone. Unlike Animals Whose Quest For Happiness Is Restricted To Survival And To The Immediate Gratification Of Sensory Desires, We Human Beings Have The Capacity To Experience Happiness At A Deeper Level Which, When Achieved, Can Overwhelm Unhappy Experiences.

If You Have A Great Deal Of Knowledge, But You're Governed By Negative Emotions, Then You Tend To Use Your Knowledge In Negative Ways. Therefore, While You Are Learning, Don't Forget The Importance Of Warmheartedness.

To Me There Is No Difference Whether President, Beggar, Or King.