Dalai Lama quotes on patience and tolerance

"We cannot learn real patience and tolerance from a guru or a friend. They can be practiced only when we come in contact with someone who creates unpleasant experiences. According to Shantideva, enemies are really good for us as we can learn a lot from them and build our inner strength."

Dalai Lama quotes (Head of the Dge-lugs-pa order of Tibetan Buddhists, 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, b.1935)

Buddha Said NO!

I asked Buddha to take away my habit.
Buddha said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.

I asked Buddha to make my handicapped child whole.
Buddha said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked Buddha to grant me patience.
Buddha said, No. 
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked Buddha to give me happiness.
Buddha said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.

I asked Buddha to spare me pain.
Buddha said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.

I asked Buddha to make my spirit grow.
Buddha said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked Buddha for all things
that I might enjoy life.
Buddha said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked Buddha to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
Buddha said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

If you love Buddha, send this to ten people and back to the person that sent it.
THIS DAY IS YOURS
DON'T THROW IT AWAY

May Buddha Bless You,

'To the world you might be one person,
But to one person you just might be the world'

'May  Buddha Bless you and keep you,
May  Buddha Make his face shine upon you,
And give you Peace......Forever'

'Good friends are like stars....
You don't always see them,
But you know they are always there.

So said Steve Maraboli

Give yourself entirely to those around you. Be generous with your blessings. A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.

- Steve Maraboli -

So said Pema Chodron

We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts.

- Pema Chodron -

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Buddha - A Documentary About Buddhism

This documentary is made by filmmaker David Grubin and narrated by Richard Gere. It tells the story of the Buddha's life, a journey especially relevant to our own bewildering times of violent change and spiritual confusion. It features the work of some of the world's greatest artists and sculptors, who across two millennia, have depicted the Buddha's life in art rich in beauty and complexity. Hear insights into the ancient narrative by contemporary Buddhists, including Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This documantary is brought to you by http://www.comethailand.com.

The Life Of The Buddha [Full BBC Documentary- HQ] with English/Greek/Cat...

This documentary covers the life of Siddhartha Gautama, a young prince from India who went out to find the reason for "Dukkha" [problems] of human life. He later found the reason of Dukkha and teached a way to live life. He was later known as the Buddha, the founder of "Buddhism".

The religion with no god.
"If there is any religion that would cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism." -Albert Einstein

BBC had a nice documentary covering Buddha's life important events. Watch the full documentary before commenting. BBC has not made anything wrong. They had specified that Buddha was born in Lumbini which is Nepal. Don't argue the documentary made to understand the philosophy and teachings of Buddha, no matter where he was born. Buddhism is way far ahead than what people are arguing here.

Do not believe in something because you are told to.
Do not believe in something because a holy person said it.
Do not believe in something because you read it from a book.
Follow and practice the teaching without prejudice.
If it brings happiness to you and others and does not
encourage self harm or harm to others then follow it.
Although this was taught by buddha, I believe it is a
beautiful principle that can be applied to everything
we learn in life. May you all be happy.

Life of Buddha documentary is available with English, Greek and Catalan Subtitles.

Copyrights of the video belongs to BBC. Uploaded only to share the knowledge.

Be Happy! Peace!
Siddhartha Chabukswar

THIS is the teaching of the Buddhas