Whatever We Say....

"Whatever we say, let us speak clearly and to the point,
in a voice that is calm and pleasant,
unaffected by attachment of hatred.
Look kindly at others, thinking,
"It is thanks to them that I shall attain Buddhahood."

Dalai Lama

Annoying People

"Children here refers to those of immature intelligence, that is ordinary beings with no realization. If we mix with such childish people, we risk losing our direction and will not be able to help others. So while we should avoid being influenced by them, we should not get discouraged or annoyed by them. Rather, we should feel great compassion for them, for they are in the grip of their negative emotions..."

Dalai Lama
commenting on Shantideva's marvelous "Way Of The Bodhisattva"

All The Joy

All the joy the world contains

Has come through wishing happiness for others.
All the misery the world contains
Has come through wanting pleasure for oneself

Shantideva

(often quoted by the Dalai Lama)