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Beyond Religion

Ethics for a Whole World
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Jan 08, 2015
Simply an excellent read. As with anything in life, achieving a state of serenity and compassion takes practice. I have met many a monk who after years of meditating still find that their mind 'wanders'. The Dalai Lama emphasizes that you can learn to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. You will still respond, but now it will be done with compassion and love. As he says, all 7 billion of us are one in the same. He believes that all religions have a place in this world, and that you don't have to be religious to have values like kindness, compassion, forgiveness, patience, & personal integrity.