"A lot of problems we are facing, essentially, man made problem. Own creation. Not due to lack of intelligence."
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"The invitation come from some institution who really involving so-called my own profession, these fields. And then different universities or education sort of institution, I feel that is the place where the awareness of these things to start and to spread a more human community. So then on that level, yes, I have some obligation."
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"One who is caught in thought loses one's original nature. All he knows are words and descriptions. When he sees the actual thing, he fails to perceive it."
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"Black Power If the motive is good, and there are no other possibilities, then seen most deeply it [violence] is nonviolence, because its aim is to help others."
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"Maybe, just maybe, I would like to become a real spiritual teacher, a working lama!"
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"War is out of date, obsolete."
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"It is my belief that whereas the twentieth century has been a century of war and untold suffering, the twenty-first century should be one of peace and dialogue. As the continued advances in information technology make our world a truly global village, I believe there will come a time when war and armed conflict will be considered an outdated and obsolete method of settling differences among nations and communities."
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"Anger, pride and competence are our real enemies."
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"The nature of the mind is such that if certain mental qualities are developed on a sound basis, they not only remain, but they also increase. In fact, once properly developed, the mind's good qualities eventually increase indefinitely. Therefore spiritual practice brings us long-term happiness and inner strength."
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"Anger, jealousy, impatience, and hatred are the real troublemakers, with them problems cannot be solved."
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"Ultimately, the human being is in the mercy of nature."
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"A human being isn't meant to be some kind of machine designed only for production. No. Human life isn't just for work."
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"It is our custom to say that someone is 'lucky' or 'unlucky' if they meet with fortunate or unfortunate circumstances, respectively. It is, however, too simplistic to think in terms of random 'luck.' Even from a scientific point of view, this is not a sufficient explanation."
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"If you're looking for work and have a choice of a job, choose a job that allows the opportunity for some creativity, and for spending time with your family. Even if it means less pay."
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"If you practice in accord with your individual capacity, little by little you will find more pleasure and joy in it. As you gain inner strength, your positive actions will gain in profundity and scope."
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"In order to meditate correctly, you must have knowledge."
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"Individuality is very important for a full human life."
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"How can we eliminate the deepest source of all unsatisfactory experience? Only by cultivating certain qualities within our mindstream."
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"I learn as much from a turtle as from a religious text."
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"A genuine smile touches something fundamental in us: our natural appreciation of kindness."
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