World economies are always so tenuous and we are subject to so many losses in life, but a compassionate attitude is something we can always carry with us.

Differences in religious beliefs, politics, social status, and position are all secondary. When we look at someone with compassion, we are able to see beyond these secondary differences and connect to the primary essence that binds all humans together as one.

We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.

Instead of harboring fear and suspicion we need to think of other people not as ‘them’ but ‘us’.

When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves.

The highest happiness is when one reaches the stage of liberation, at which there is no more suffering.

The Dalai Lama should not be partisan either, should remain above.