Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that's very important for good health.
The Dalai Lama is making a physiological claim, not merely an inspirational one—he's suggesting that mental tranquility isn't a luxury but a biological prerequisite. Most of us reverse the formula, believing we'll feel confident once circumstances improve, when the truth is far stranger: serenity actually *produces* the confidence that then reshapes how we move through the world. Consider someone facing a difficult conversation at work; they'll either spiral into self-doubt beforehand or arrive calm, and that single difference determines whether they advocate for themselves or capitulate. What he's really saying is that you cannot confidence your way into calm, but you absolutely can calm your way into confidence.
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Seneca