“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.”
Quote by Dalai Lama
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This book examines the relevance of classical ethical teachings—particularly those from Eastern and Western philosophical traditions—in addressing the complex moral dilemmas of the twenty-first century. It discusses concepts such as compassion, responsibility, and interconnectedness, and considers how these ancient ideas can inform personal conduct, social justice, environmental stewardship, and global cooperation. The work emphasizes the need for a renewed ethical framework that respects both traditional wisdom and the realities of a rapidly changing world, without prescribing specific political or religious doctrines. more
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