A Quote by Dalai Lama

Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Dalai Lama

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Brain Heart Kindness Our Own Philosophy Temple

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Dalai Lama
Tibetan - Leader
Born: July 6, 1935

This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Dalai Lama

We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true religion, my simple faith. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. Our own heart, our own mind, is the temple. The doctrine is compassion. Love for others and respect for their rights and dignity, no matter who or what they are: ultimately these are all we need.

Dalai Lama

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Garth Brooks

The more understanding we have about what's going on in our own brain will just make us more capable in our own jobs, in telling our kids we love them, and living a fulfilling life.

Sam Jaeger

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Jean Maalouf

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Rollo May

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David Mitchell

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Thomas Merton

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