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
Dalai LamaTibetans must take full authority and responsibility for developing industry, looking from all different perspectives, taking care of the environment, conserving resources for long-term economic health, and safeguarding the interests of Tibetan workers, nomads, and farmers.
Dalai LamaI have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.
Dalai LamaUnlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within.
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