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I don't know if anyone will ever sit beside me on a plane again.

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Dalai Lama

There is often a big disparity between the way in which we perceive things and the way things really are.

Spiritual, Way, Disparity, Things

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The problems we face today, violent conflicts, destruction of nature, poverty, hunger and so on, are human-created problems which can be resolved through human effort, understanding and the development of a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood. We need to cultivate a universal responsibility for one another and the planet we share.

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We are driven by self-interest, it’s necessary to survive. But we need wise self-interest that is generous and co-operative, taking others’ interests into account. Co-operation comes from friendship, friendship comes from trust, and trust comes from kind-heartedness. Once you have a genuine sense of concern for others, there’s no room for cheating, bullying or exploitation.

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The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.

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True friendship develops not as a result of money or power but on the basis of genuine human affection.

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A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.

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