The purpose of life ;
Although it is posible to achieve happiness, happiness is not a simple thing. There are many levels. In Buddhism, for instance, there is a reference to the four factors of fulfilment, or happiness: wealth, wordly satisfaction, spirituality and enlightenment. Together they embrace the totality of an individual’s quest for happiness.
When I say “training the mind” in this context I’m not referring to ‘mind’ merely as one’s cognitive ability or intellect. Rather, I’m using the term in the sense of the Tibetans Word Sem, which has a much broader meaning, closer to ‘psyche’ or ‘spirit’; it includes intellect and feeling, heart and mind. By bringing about a certain inner discipline, we can undergo a transformation of our attitude, our entire Outlook and approach to living.
His holiness the Dalai Lama
Self discipline is the hardest to achieve! We try to control people and situations and even future events but struggle to control our minds…
Thank you for sharing ☺
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