Message from the Dalai Lama

[karadinart]

In an increasingly interdependent world our own welfare and happiness depend on many other people. Other human beings have a right to peace and happiness that is equal to our own; therefore we have a responsibility to help those in need. Many of our world's problems and conflicts arise because we have lost sight of the basic humanity that binds us all together as a human family.

Comments

[goodbyemyfancy.livejournal.com]

I open all my courses talking about how we are taught to focus upon differences, when we are united as a global communith. And that consumerism/capitalism teaches us only individuals matter, when no one is able to live without the efforts and energy of people around the world.

We are a human family - love that :)

[rubynye.livejournal.com]

Well said and well quoted. :)