“Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
"Kindness and Compassion" p. 52
The Dalai Lama: A Policy of Kindness (1990)
Context: This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.
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