Skip to content

Dharma Quote by Collection from articles in The Times of India

“In political terms, the Buddha’s dharma would translate as an attentiveness to the unease of the other; a sharing in his anguish; a willingness to concede one’s errors and establish a just peace. These are skills that India’s political leaders conspicuously lack. If dharma were made the basis of…” quote by Collection from articles in The Times of India
Download Open image
““In political terms, the Buddha’s dharma would translate as an attentiveness to the unease of the other; a sharing in his anguish; a willingness to concede one’s errors and establish a just peace. These are skills that India’s political leaders conspicuously lack. If dharma were made the basis of politics, it might help resolve the crises on which the survival of India’s parasitical ruling class depends.””

Collection from articles in The Times of India

About This Quote

Source Collection of articles, The Times of India, political commentary

Applying Buddhist compassion to politics could address leaders’ lack of empathy and create just peace.

In simple terms: Compassion in politics could help.

Key Takeaway

Promote empathy in leadership.

Themes

politics compassion leadership justice Buddhism India

Mood

critical optimistic

Type

Dharma:1 Political leaders:1 Politics:1 Political Leader:0 Buddha Dharma:0 Dharma Basis:0 Lack Dharma:0 Dharma Translate:0

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • leadership development
  • social activism

Key Concepts

ethical governance empathy training peacebuilding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can empathy be taught to leaders?
  • What barriers exist to compassionate politics?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may clash with entrenched interests.

2.8 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Collection from articles in The Times of India

Explore all 2 Collection from articles in The Times of India quotes

More Dharma quotes

Browse all 355 Dharma quotes