Believer Quote by Dalai Lama
“Firstly, as a Buddhist monk, I hold that violence is not good. Secondly, I am a firm believer in the Gandian ethic of passive resistance. And thirdly, in reality, violence is not our strength.”
About This Quote
The speaker affirms a non‑violent stance, aligning Buddhist principles with Gandhian passive resistance, and asserts that violence is not a source of strength.
In simple terms: Violence is neither good nor powerful.
Key Takeaway
Non‑violence is a true strength.
Themes
philosophy
non‑violence
ethics
spirituality
Mood
serene
determined
Type
philosophical quote
ethical quote
When to use this quote
- peaceful protests
- conflict resolution
- personal ethics decisions
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
civil disobedience
Practical Applications
- practice compassionate communication
- adopt non‑violent activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does non‑violence empower social change?
- What challenges arise when practicing passive resistance?
