"Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred."

Dalai Lama XIV, Tibetan Spiritual Leader

Peace, Compassion, Humanity, Society

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"Violence can only breed more violence and suffering. Our struggle must remain non-violent and free of hatred."

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"Meanwhile, spring came, and with it the outpourings of Nature. The hills were soon splashed with wild flowers; the grass became an altogether new and richer shade of green; and the air became scented with fresh and surprising smells -- of jasmine, honeysuckle, and lavender."

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"Choose to be optimistic, it feels better."

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"In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision."

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"To be kind, honest and have positive thoughts; to forgive those who harm us and treat everyone as a friend; to help those who are suffering and never to consider ourselves superior to anyone else: even if this advice seems rather simplistic, make the effort of seeing whether by following it you can find greater happiness."

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"I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I'm not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling (though I'm not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks."

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"The practice of cultivating altruism has a beneficial effect not only from the religious point of view but also from the mundane point of view, not only for long term spiritual development but even in terms of immediate rewards."

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"Spend some time alone every day."

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"A truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you."

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