Harmony can not thrive in a climate of mistrust, cheating, bullying; mean-spirited competition.
Dalai LamaI am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process.
Dalai LamaScientists may study mainly matter but they cannot ignore the human mind, or consciousness: spiritual practitioners may be engaging mainly in developing the mind but they cannot completely ignore their physical needs. It is for this reason that I have always stressed the importance of combining both mental and the material approach to achieving happiness for humankind.
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