5 Tenzin Gyatso Quotes on Tolerance

Tenzin Gyatso quotes on tolerance

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

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

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33. We must improve the relationship between China and Tibet as well as between Tibetans in and outside Tibet. With truth and equality as our foundation, we must try to develop friendship between Tibetans and Chinese through better understanding in the future. The time has come to apply our common wisdom in a spirit of tolerance and broadmindedness to achieve genuine happiness for the Tibetan people with a sense of urgency. On my part, I remain committed to contribute my efforts for the welfare of all human beings, and in particular the poor and the weak to the best of my ability without any distinction based on national boundaries.

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

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104. His Holiness opposes violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation. He urges respect, tolerance, compassion and the full recognition of human rights for all.