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Buddhism Quote by Dalai Lama

“Being concerned about other people is especially relevant in today's world. If we consider the complex inter-connected ness of our modern lives, how we depend on others and others depend on us, our outlook will change. We’ll begin to see 'others' not as somehow distant from us, but as people we…” quote by Dalai Lama
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“Being concerned about other people is especially relevant in today's world. If we consider the complex inter-connected ness of our modern lives, how we depend on others and others depend on us, our outlook will change. We’ll begin to see 'others' not as somehow distant from us, but as people we are in touch with, people close to us; we will no longer feel indifferent to them.”

Dalai Lama

About This Quote

Source Speech: Global Interdependence Forum, 2022

Recognizing our mutual reliance transforms indifference into empathy, urging us to see others as connected to us.

In simple terms: Seeing others as connected changes our outlook.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy through awareness of interdependence.

Themes

empathy interdependence social responsibility

Mood

reflective compassionate

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community projects
  • collaborative work
  • policy making

Key Concepts

systems thinking ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does interdependence affect your daily decisions?
  • What actions can you take to reduce indifference?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifying complex networks may ignore individual agency.

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