As long as there is a lack of the inner discipline that brings calmness of mind, no matter what external facilities or conditions you have, they will never give you the feeling of joy and happiness that you are seeking. On the other hand, if you possess this inner quality of calmness of mind, a degree of stability within, then even if you lack various external facilities that you would normally consider necessary for happiness, it is still possible to live a happy and joyful life.
-His Holiness the Dalai Lama
So discipline the mind through true mind control, and achieve the pure mind of bliss, step by step.
When the Pure Land devotee is thus self-possessed, that calmness of mind is the ubiquitous peace of mind.
Due to peace of mind, one will attain mental stability, in spite of what others see.
In this way it is possible to live a happy, joyful and full life.
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