We expand one of the Dalai Lama’s remarks about being happy (as quoted in a CDHK challenge) with a haiku touching on other things to be also. Can we illustrate the haiku with a photo?
“The purpose of our lives is to be happy.”
Being calm and compassionate is also important in Buddhism, so I have responded to
Carpe Diem Tokubetsudesu #72 Use that quote
by expanding the Dalai Lama’s quote about being happy into a haiku about being all 3. Rhododendrons originated in Asian mountains, so a photo with 3 clusters of their blossoms seems appropriate for illustrating the rather abstract haiku to follow.
Riff on a Quote from
Tenzin Gyatso (14th Dalai Lama)
Be calm and happy.
Give loving help to those
who are frantic or sad.
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Mellow Curmudgeon 
I marvel at your creative writing and photographic skills. Often, I need additional time to absorb and embrace a fuller understanding of your words. Thank you for helping expand a creative side greatly lacking development.
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U made me blush! 😊
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Oh so true. Our happiness often lies in service to others.
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Yes, indeed. It would be interesting to see more of the Dalai Lama’s remarks. Out of context, the quote could be mistaken for an endorsement of shallow hedonism.
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Very true!
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I agree with your sentiments. Lovely photo.
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Good advice.
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I like it! You’ve managed to make a great haiku out of those very wise words of the Dalai Lama.
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The photo and haiku honour the Dalai Lama’s quote – nicely done and thanks for sharing.
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