5 Tenzin Gyatso (Dalai Lama) Quotes on Tolerance

Tenzin Gyatso (Dalai Lama) quotes on tolerance

6. It is the enemy who can truly teach us to practice the virtues of compassion and tolerance.

22. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

65. Sectarian feelings and criticism of other teachings or other sects is very bad, poisonous, and should be avoided.

72. I don't want to convert people to Buddhism - all major religions, when understood properly, have the same potential for good.

97. The Dalai Lama in his struggle for the liberation of Tibet consistently has opposed the use of violence. He has instead advocated peaceful solutions based upon tolerance and mutual respect in order to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of his people. The Dalai Lama has developed his philosophy of peace from a great reverence for all things living and upon the concept of universal responsibility embracing all mankind as well as nature.