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Our world and our lives have become increasingly interdependent, so when our neighbour is harmed, it affects us too. Therefore we have to abandon outdated notions of 'them' and 'us' and think of our world much more in terms of a great 'US', a greater human family.

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Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger

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Compassion suits our physical condition, whereas anger, fear and distrust are harmful to our well-being. Therefore, just as we learn the importance of physical hygiene to physical health, to ensure healthy minds, we need to learn some kind of emotional hygiene.

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I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

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It's unrealistic to think that the future of humanity can be achieved only on the basis of prayer; what we need is to take action.

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As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful.

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Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

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"The true essence of humankind is kindness. There are other qualities which come from education or knowledge, but it is essential, if one wishes to be a genuine human being and impart satisfying meaning to one's existence, to have a good heart."

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The ultimate source of happiness is not money and power, but warm-heartedness

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I myself feel, and also tell other Buddhists that the question of Nirvana will come later. There is not much hurry. If in day to day life you lead a good life, honesty, with love, with compassion, with less selfishness, then automatically it will lead to Nirvana.

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Peace starts within each one of us. When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us.

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Not only can I not recall my experiences in my previous lives, sometimes I can't even remember what I did yesterday.

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We consider that the lives of all beings are just as precious as our own, and through this we develop a sense of concern for others.

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Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can.

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You need self-confidence and determination: feeling depressed and losing hope will never really help to correct any situation.

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We must openly accept all ideologies and systems as a means of solving humanity's problems. One country, one nation, one ideology, one system is not sufficient.

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Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care after my death.

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It is crucial that we realize the great value of human existence, the opportunity and the potential that our brief lives afford us. It is only as humans that we have the possibility of implementing changes in our lives.

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Nowadays the world is becoming increasingly materialistic, and mankind is reaching toward the very zenith of external progress, driven by an insatiable desire for power and vast possessions. Yet by this vain striving for perfection in a world where everything is relative,they wander even further away from inward peace and happiness of the mind.

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When we think carefully, we see that the brief elation we experience when appeasing sensual impulses may not be very different from what the drug addict feels when indulging his or her habit. Temporary relief is soon followed by a craving for more. And in just the same way that taking drugs in the end only causes trouble, so, too, does much of what we undertake to fulfill our immediate sensory desires.

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