Ten buddhist truisms

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
3. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
4. Spend some time alone every day.
5. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
6. Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.
7. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
8. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
9. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
10. Be gentle with the earth.

For a detailed reflection on the truth behind these claims see :
10 Timeless Lessons From Dalai Lama (ririanproject).