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We can't blame the entire Muslim society because of the mischievous acts of a few individuals. Therefore, at the general public level we must cultivate the notion of not just one religion, one truth, but pluralism and many truths. We can change the atmosphere, and we can modify certain ways of thinking.
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We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without.
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I want to say, without hesitation, the purpose of our life is happiness.
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I will not propose to you that my way is best. The decision is up to you. If you find some point which may be suitable to you, then you can carry out experiments for yourself. If you find that it is of no use, then you can discard it.
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It is in everybody's interest to seek those [actions] that lead to happiness and avoid those which lead to suffering. And because our interests are inextricably linked, we are compelled to accept ethics as the indispensable interface between my desire to be happy and yours.
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Whether you believe in God or not does not matter much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. You must lead a good life.
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Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.
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Because the existing education system is oriented towards materialistic goals we need to pay special attention to inner values such as tolerance, forgiveness, love and compassion.
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I believe that the time has come for women to take more active roles in all domains of human society, in an age in which education and the capacities of the mind, not physical strength, define leadership. This could help create a more equitable and compassionate society.
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We have a natural creative ability and it is very important to realize this.
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Your own pain is involuntary you feel overwhelmed and have no control. When feeling the pain of others, there is an element of discomfort, but there also is a level of stability because you are voluntarily accepting pain. It gives you a sense of confidence.
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There is often a big disparity between the way in which we perceive things and the way things really are.
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Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly, live.
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Better grounded emotionally through patience, we become stronger mentally and spiritually, and tend to be healthier physically.
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Home is where you feel at home and are treated well.
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Along with selfishness, anger is one of the most serious problems facing the world today
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In some cases, lack of full knowledge or holistic view, that is also part of the problem. But mainly lack of moral principle. So long you have this genuine sort of concern, well being of other. That's the foundation of moral principle.
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The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.
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Everything you do has some effect, some impact.
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Self satisfaction alone cannot determine if a desire or action is positive or negative. The demarcation between a positive and a negative desire or action is not whether it gives you a immediate feeling of satisfaction, but whether it ultimately results in positive or negative consequences.
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