14th Dalai Lama

In fact ants, to cite just one example, work unselfishly for the community; we humans sometimes do not look good by comparison. We are supposed to be higher beings, so we must act according to our higher selves.

14th Dalai Lama

In order for the study of consciousness to be complete, we need a methodology that would account not only for what is occurring at the neurological and biochemical levels but also for the subjective experience of consciousness itself.

14th Dalai Lama

In order to achieve peace, tranquility, and real friendship, we must minimize anger and cultivate kindness and a warm heart.

14th Dalai Lama

In some cases, in order to protect global issues some sacrifice for national interest is worth it in the long run. Global warming, these things, they suffer everybody.

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In the end, the innate desire of all people for truth, justice, and human understanding must triumph over ignorance and despair.

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Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to avenge personal grudges. So there are two kinds of terrorism.

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It is important to consider others at least as important as ourselves. This is the essence of spirituality.

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It is in relation to enemies that we can primarily practice patience and tolerance and thus reduce the burden of anger and hatred.

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It seems to me that self confidence and the ability to stand one’s ground are essential if we want to succeed in life. I am not talking of stupid self-assurance but of an awareness of our inner potential, a certainty that we can always correct our behavior, improve ourselves, enrich ourselves, and that things are never hopeless.

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Negative thoughts and emotions are what obstruct our most basic aspiration – to be happy and to avoid suffering. When we act under their influence, we become oblivious to the impact our actions have on others: they are thus the cause of our destructive behavior both toward others and to ourselves.

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