All beings come from a mother's womb. We should have a clear realization of the oneness of all humanity.
Dalai LamaInitially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to avenge personal grudges. So there are two kinds of terrorism.
Dalai LamaWe must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.
Dalai LamaAnger cannot be overcome by anger. If someone is angry with you, and you show anger in return, the result is a disaster. On the other hand, if you control your anger and show its opposite - love, compassion, tolerance and patience - not only will you remain peaceful, but the other person's anger will also diminish.
Dalai LamaI don't think human affection and compassion are just religious concerns; they're indispensable factors in our day-to-day lives.
Dalai LamaYet even the rich have their own kind of suffering, anxiety, doubt, and fear. So in many cases, wealthy people aren't happy! And once those with material wealth encounter small difficulties, their amount of mental suffering is sometimes bigger than it is for those who have faced such difficulties every day.
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