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It is my dream that the entire Tibetan plateau should become a free refuge where humanity and nature can live in peace and in harmonious balance. It would be a place where people from all over the world could come to seek the true meaning of peace within themselves, away from the tensions and pressures of much of the rest of the world
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I really feel that some people neglect and overlook compassion because they associate it with religion. Of course, everyone is free to choose whether they pay religion any regard, but to neglect compassion is a mistake because it is the source of our own well-being.
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Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.
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We can make this a more peaceful century if we cherish non-violence and concern for others’ well-being. It is possible. If the individual is happier, his or her family is happier if families are happy, neighborhoods and nations will be happy. By transforming ourselves we can change our human way of life and make this a century of compassion.
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One country ... one ideology, one system is not sufficient. It is helpful to have a variety of different approaches ... We can then make a joint effort to solve the problems of the whole of humankind.
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We are working as hard as we can we are preparing ourselves as carefully as we can we fully intend to make our contribution to the world in the coming century.
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True spirituality is a mental attitude you can practice at any time.
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When a problem first arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude, and be concerned that the outcome is fair.
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We have never declared war on China. We have only asked them to leave us in peace, to let us have our natural freedom.
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Love is wanting others to be happy.
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Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.
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We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of our families. This is how we can create a more peaceful world.
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If you concern yourself mainly with others, the broader your thinking becomes, and life’s inevitable difficulties disturb you less.
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We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world.
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Human potential is the same for all. If you have will power, then you can change anything.
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Self confidence plays an important part in every aspect of man's life.
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Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.Laughter is good for thinking because when people laugh, it is easier for them to admit new ideas to their minds.
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If science proves some belief of Buddhism wrong, then Buddhism will have to change.
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We are social animals. Others' suffering is ultimately your suffering their happiness is ultimately your happiness.
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Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.
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