As far as ignorance is concerned, not just Buddhism, every religion recognizes it as the source of suffering.
Dalai LamaCompassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.
Dalai LamaResponsibility - moral responsibilities, responsibilities regarding society - these are things that come from the heart.
Dalai LamaIf each of us can learn to relate to each other more out of compassion, with a sense of connection to each other and a deep recognition of our common humanity, and more important, to teach this to our children, I believe that this can go a long way in reducing many of the conflicts and problems that we see today.
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