Happiness

Single lotus in bloom

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.

Whether one believes in religion or not,

Whether one believes in this religion or that religion,

We all are seeking something better in life.

The very motion of our life is towards happiness.

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Characteristics of happiness

Love

Joy

Patience

Humility

Tolerance

Meaning

Integrity

Peace

Compassion

Kindness

Contentment

Responsibility

Altruism

Forgiveness

Cameron, M.E. (2002). Karma & Happiness:

A Tibetan Odyssey in Ethics, Spirituality, and Healing. Minneapolis, MN: Fairview Press.

Images representing Ethical Behavior (Yama), Personal Behavior (Niyma), Posture
(Asana), Breath Enhancement (Pranayama), Sensory Inhibition (Pratyahara), Concentration (Dharana), Meditation (Dhyana), and Unity (Samadhi)

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Happiness

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Characteristics of happiness

The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author.The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by the University of Minnesota.

The views and opinions expressed in this page are strictly those of the page author.
The contents of this page have not been reviewed or approved by the University of Minnesota.