All DALAI LAMA Quotes about “Discipline”

“Compassion, tolerance, forgiveness and a sense of self-discipline are qualities that help us lead our daily lives with a calm mind”
“It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that bringing about discipline within one's mind is the essence of the Buddha's teaching.”
“Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure. At least we will be able to prevent the advent of negative conduct dominated by negative emotion. That is 'shila', or moral ethics. Once we develop this by familiarizing ourselves with it, along with mindfulness and conscientiousness, eventually that pattern and way of life will become a part of our own life.”
“Until you have the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, external facilities and conditions will never bring the joy and happiness you seek. On the other hand, if you possess this inner quality, calmness of mind, a degree of stability within, even if you lack the various external factors that you would normally require to be happy, it will still be possible to live a happy and joyful life.”
“Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.”
“Every human should have the idea of taking care of the environment, of nature, of water. So using too much or wasting water should have some kind of feeling or sense of concern. Some sort of responsibility and with that, a sense of discipline.”
“Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.”
“A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.”
“Self-discipline, although difficult, and not always easy while combating negative emotions, should be a defensive measure.”
“The very purpose of meditation is to discipline the mind and reduce afflictive emotions.”
“I think that ethical behaviour is another feature of the kind of inner discipline that leads to a happier existence.”

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