We need an approach to ethics which makes no recourse to religion and can be equally acceptable to those with faith and those without.

Tibet is not like Kuwait. Kuwait has oil.

We all want to live a happy life and have a right to do so, whether through work or spiritual practice. I'm subject to destructive emotions like anger and jealousy the same as you, but we all have potential for good too. However, our existing education system is oriented towards material development; neglecting inner values. Consequently we lack a clear awareness of the inner values that are the basis of a happy life.

I always have the feeling that I'm just another human being.

Even a small act of compassion grants meaning and purpose to our lives.

Attention-yes! That's present! And present, you see, makes past and future.

Just as compassion is the wish that all sentient beings be free of suffering, loving-kindness is the wish that all may enjoy happiness.