This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

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This is my simple religion. "There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy" is a philosophy that can be applied to so many aspects of life. It is the idea that you should not need temples to worship or develop complicated philosophies, but instead you should use your own brain and your own heart to worship and develop your own philosophy. If you want to live a simple life, this is what you should do.

If you want to live a complicated life, then that’s what you will get. Instead, however, if you use your heart and mind in the proper manner, you can find the simplicity and peace of mind that comes with kindness and understanding the world around you.

Source: The Dalai Lama: A Policy Of Kindness: An Anthology Of Writings By And About The Dalai Lama

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