Whether you believe in God or not does not matter so much, whether you believe in Buddha or not does not matter so much; as a Buddhist, whether you believe in reincarnation or not does not matter so much. Read more
True Compassion
True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, our compassion for others does not change even if they behave negatively. Our feelings of responsibility for others gives rise to a wish Read more
I Call Myself a Feminist
I call myself a Feminist. Isn’t that what you call someone who fights for women’s rights? – HH The Dalai Lama
Nation to Nation
Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. – Dalai Lama
A Sense of Universal Responsibility
Today, more than ever before, life must be characterized by a sense of Universal responsibility, not only nation to nation and human to human, but also human to other forms of life. – HH The Dalai Lama
A Genuine Sense of Responsibility
We need a genuine sense of responsibility and a sincere concern for the welfare of others. – HH The Dalai Lama
With or Without Religion
I am convinced that everyone can develop a good heart and a sense of universal responsibility with or without religion. – HH The Dalai Lama
Universal Responsibility
We must cultivate a universal responsibility toward each other and extend it to the planet that we have to share. – HH The Dalai Lama
Ethical Conduct For All
If we reserve ethical conduct for those whom we feel close to, we may neglect our responsibilities toward those outside this circle. – HH The Dalai Lama
Sensitive to All Others
Developing a sense of universal responsibility helps us to become sensitive to all others, not just those closest to us. – HH The Dalai Lama