Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing to harbor anger is futile. Training the mind and overcoming your anger is much more effective than mere prayer. Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.
Dalai LamaIf we can refrain from harming others in our actions & words, we can start to give serious attention to actively doing good.
Dalai LamaAlthough under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.
Dalai LamaThere should be pluralism - the concept of many religions, many truths. But we must also be careful not to become nihilistic.
Dalai LamaThe creation of a more peaceful and happier society has to begin from the level of the individual, and from there it can expand to one's family, to one's neighborhood, to one's community and so on.
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