Amount Quote by Dalai Lama
“In some places, there's the concept of one religion, one truth. In the Muslim world, there's the notion of Allah. The Western, multireligious modern society is some kind of a challenge to this. These, I feel, are the main causes [for terrorism], and, when combined with lots of anger and frustration, cause a huge amount of hate.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, 2015, Dalai Lama on religious pluralism
The quote suggests that exclusive religious claims and perceived threats to identity fuel anger, leading to terrorism in a pluralistic world.
In simple terms: Exclusive religious claims can breed anger and terrorism.
Recognize and respect diverse beliefs to reduce conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interfaith dialogue
- policy making
- community building
- education programs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance religious freedom with social cohesion?
- What policies can mitigate identity‑based anger?
It may oversimplify complex geopolitical causes of terrorism.