Nonviolence

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Nonviolence does not mean

that we remain indifferent

to a problem.

On the contrary,

it is important to be fully engaged.

However,

we must behave in a way that does not benefit us alone.

We must not harm the interests of others.

Nonviolence therefore is not merely

the absence of violence.

It involves a sense of compassion and caring.

It is almost the manifestation of compassion.

I strongly believe

that we must promote such a concept of nonviolence

at the level of the family

as well as at the national and international levels.

Each individual has the ability

to contribute to such

compassionate nonviolence.

H.H. the Dalai Lama

An Open Heart
Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life 

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