❝ Religion involves practice of methods and modes conductive to the realization of serenity, discipline, joyous detachment, and self-control. It should be observed that normally it is through the inattentive body, speech, and mind that all harmful and unethical conditions are created. Therefore, it naturally presupposes that the pacification, training, and taming of the physical, mental, and verbal activities are of fundamental importance.
To sum up, it is essential first of all to rectify, nullify, and put a stop to all physical misconduct, followed by that of speech.
Politicians need religion even more than a hermit in retreat. If a hermit acts out of bad motivation, he harms no one but himself. But if someone who can directly influence the whole of society acts with bad motivation, then a great number of people will be adversely affected. ❞
- Dalai Lama’s “The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom”
To sum up, it is essential first of all to rectify, nullify, and put a stop to all physical misconduct, followed by that of speech.
Politicians need religion even more than a hermit in retreat. If a hermit acts out of bad motivation, he harms no one but himself. But if someone who can directly influence the whole of society acts with bad motivation, then a great number of people will be adversely affected. ❞
- Dalai Lama’s “The Path to Tranquility: Daily Wisdom”
