Here are some notes from the Dalai Lama's 'Quest for happiness', Adelaide public talk 21 June 2013 - transcribed from the e-ticket, as I forgot to take a notebook.
Mentally, physically and emotionally we are all the same.
- We should have respect for others, developed out of inner strength and moral principle (right intention). From respect comes non violence.
- You must develop a sense of others' wellbeing at the mental and emotional level. Harmful actions come from a self-centred attitude.
- Practice tolerance, forgiveness and love. Every experience comes from previous actions.
- Create a compassionate heart.
- Constantly check your sincerity and truthfulness (positive anxiety as Lama Choedak says).
Relating to others
- Friendship comes from trust - there is no friendship if there is fear. Biologically we need affection and care.
- It is very important to be warm hearted - a deeper human value.
- Strong self + compassion = good (need inner values)
- Peace of mind comes from the heart - an open and relaxed mind.
- Heart first, then mind.
- When talking to people, feel that we are all the same.
Approach to life
- Develop single-pointed faith.
- Look at your problems from a wider perspective - holistically. This reduces anxiety.
- Work in this life is a gift to your next life.
- Learn affection and love - through actions and attitude.
- Forgive yourself - realise more, demoralise past mistakes, make a pledge to be a new person. Practice forgiveness to heal yourself - see others in the 'image of god'.
- Analyse tragedies - overcome them if you can, if not don't worry about it or the problem will increase.
- Think that you will not in future do actions that have caused you and/or others suffering.
- Negative thoughts - emotions disturb you if your thinking is weak. Make your thoughts more equanimous and remind yourself that we are all the same...
- Happiness means more satisfaction - you are 'full' or 'complete'.
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