"The foundation of all spiritual practice is love. That you practice
this well is my only request. From the earliest stages of our growth, we are completely dependent upon
our mother's care and it is very important for us that she express her love.
if children do not receive proper affection, in later life they will often find
it hard to love others.
In the beginning of Buddhist practice, our ability to serve others is limited. The emphasis is on healing ourselves, transforming our minds and hearts. But as we continue, we become stronger and increasingly able to serve others.
The Buddhist notion of attachment is not what people in the West assume. We say that the love of a mother for her only child is free of attachment. Cultivating closeness and warmth for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."
--the 14th Dalai Lama
In the beginning of Buddhist practice, our ability to serve others is limited. The emphasis is on healing ourselves, transforming our minds and hearts. But as we continue, we become stronger and increasingly able to serve others.
The Buddhist notion of attachment is not what people in the West assume. We say that the love of a mother for her only child is free of attachment. Cultivating closeness and warmth for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive."
--the 14th Dalai Lama
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