The purpose of life is to make life meaningful and to be happy in this life and continuously in future while we still remain in the influence of negative forces.
We should learn to be good, not to harm anyone and be aware of the positive and negative consequences of our method used to achieve happier lives.
One should promote non-violence and help others and never harm others.
At mental level, we need to have positive attitude and be strong because mental disturbance cannot be overcome by physical comfort. If someone really wants a happy life, then it is vital for him or her to prursue both internal and external means - material development and mental development.
To attain harmnony within oneseslf, the person should increase helpful emotions and reduce harmful emotions. Peace of mind is important for the normal functioning of our mind so that we can think objectively. If it is disturbed with anger and hartred, we will not be able to function properly. Negative feelings will eatup an individual's inner system.
Poeple could overcome the forces of negative emotions life anger and hatred by cultivating their counter forces like love nad compassion.
Although individuals are unable to remove all negative emotions, if a person's basic mental attitude is healthy and calm it would not be much affected. Remaining calm will ensure blood pressure and emotions to remain normal and as a result the individual will enjoy good health.
--Dalai Lama
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