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I would like to take this opportunity to explain the Zone of Ahimsa or peace sanctuary concept, which is the central element of the Five-Point Peace Plan. I am convinced that it is of great importance not only for Tibet, but for peace and stability in Asia. It is my dream that the entire Tibetan plateau should become a free refuge where humanity and nature can live in peace and in harmonious balance.

Tenzin Gyatso (Dalai Lama)#46

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Proposes a peace sanctuary zone for Tibet to ensure stability in Asia and harmony between humans and nature.
In plain terms
Create a peace zone in Tibet for safety and nature balance.
What can you take from it?
Protect regions for peace and nature.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • activism
  • international relations

Putting it to work

  • advocate peace zones
  • support diplomacy
  • promote ecology

Questions to consider

  • What makes a safe zone?
  • How can we protect nature and people?

Another view

Political realities may prevent creating such sanctuary zones.

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