"Compassion is a mental quality that can bring us true lasting inner peace and inner strength."
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"If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease"
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"It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts."
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"We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity."
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"As our own peace of mind grows, so the atmosphere around us becomes more peaceful."
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"A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives."
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"Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way."
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"Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided."
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"Concern yourselves more with the needs of others, with the needs of all humanity, and you'll have peace of mind."
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"We may be different races and religions but we are all part of the same human family"
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"Compassion can be roughly defined in terms of a state of mind that is nonviolent, nonharming, and nonaggressive. It is a mental attitude based on the wish for others to be free of their suffering and is associated with a sense of commitment, responsibility, and respect towards others."
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"The only "definitive truth" for Buddhism is the absolute negation of any one truth as the Definitive Truth."
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"We must not lose our trust in the power of truth. Everything is always changing in the world."
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"When invitation come, then I inquire just to see new place or seeing just the one sort of family, then not much interest."
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"Each individual has a universal responsibility to shape institutions to serve human needs."
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"If we develop concern for other people's welfare, share other people's suffering, and help them, ultimately we will benefit. If we think only of ourselves and forget about others, ultimately we will lose. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes."
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"Happiness can be achieved through training the mind."
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"As far as social-economic theory is concerned, I am still a Marxist"
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"Our planet is blessed with vast natural treasures. If we use them wisely, beginning with the elimination of militarism and war, every human being will be able to live a healthy, prosperous existence."
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"In order to satisfy one human stomach, so many lives are taken away. We must promote vegetarianism. It is extremely important."
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