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“We need to teach people that the environment has a direct bearing on our own benefit.”

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This book offers an in-depth look at the diverse landscapes, traditions, and historical significance of Tibet, providing readers with a rich understanding of the region's unique identity and its place in the world. more

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Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama (born July 6, 1935) is the 14th Dalai Lama, a prominent religious leader of Tibetan Buddhism's Gelug school. Born as Tenzin Gyatso in Qinghai Province, China, he is recognized as an incarnation of Avalokiteshvara. He advocates non-violence, peace, and interfaith dialogue, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. However, his political activities are viewed by the Chinese government as separatist, and he has lived in exile in India since 1959. His influence remains controversial, blending religious authority with political dissent. more

“I feel that a genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives. How one creates that smile largely depends on one's own attitude. It is illogical to expect smiles from others if one does not smile oneself. Therefore, one can see that many things depend on one's own behaviour.”

Ifs Feels Doe Important Attitude Depends Oneself Genuine Behaviour Day To Day Affectionate Illogical Day Life Day To Day Life

Book:The Power of Compassion: A Collection of Lectures

Source: The Power of Compassion: A Collection of Lectures

“The more we take the welfare of others to heart and work for their benefit, the more benefit we derive for ourselves. This is a fact that we can see.”

Heart Facts Benefits Welfare Helpfulness

Author:Dalai Lama

“You cant help someone just by making a wish to do so, you have to take action.”

Helping Action Wish Helpfulness

Author:Dalai Lama

“Whether someone believes something or not, believer or non-believer, as long as you are a member of the human family, you need warm human feeling, warmhearted feeling.”

Needs Believe Humans Long Feelings Belief Members Warm Believer Human Family Non Believer