A Positive State Of Mind Is Not

One Great Question Underlies Our Experience, Whether We Think About It Or Not: What Is The Purpose Of Life? From The Moment Of Birth Every Human Being Wants Happiness And Does Not Want Suffering. Neither Social Conditioning Nor Education Nor Ideology Affects This. >from The Very Core Of Our Being, We Simply Desire Contentment. Therefore, It Is Important To Discover What Will Bring About The Greatest Degree Of Happiness.

I Have Come To The Conclusion That Whether Or Not A Person Is A Religious Believer Does Not Matter. Far More Important Is That They Be A Good Human Being.

I Became The Dalai Lama Not On A Volunteer Basis.

Consider That Not Only Do Negative Thoughts And Emotions Destroy Our Experience Of Peace, They Also Undermine Our Health.

If A Person's Basic State Of Mind Is Serene And Calm, Then It Is Possible For This Inner Peace To Overwhelm A Painful Physical Experience. On The Other Hand, If Someone Is Suffering From Depression, Anxiety, Or Any Form Of Emotional Distress, Then Even If He Or She Happens To Be Enjoying Physical Comforts, He Will Not Really Be Able To Experience The Happiness That These Could Bring.