Cultural Diversity and Obstacles to Tolerance (2010)
Short talks in response to a letter from a German student concerned about the growth of the Muslim community in Germany and the fear he often feels as a result.
Honestly looking at our afflictions
Venerable Thubten Chodron It is important to be honest when we are looking at our own mind and afflictions. We also need to be careful in how we…
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Hate is not conquered by hate
When we see a fault in others we should turn the mirror on ourselves, and also remember the emptiness of inherent existence.
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Look into your own mind
We should be careful when we want to judge others—especially based on religious views—and look closely at our own intolerance and prejudice.
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Friend, enemy and stranger
Investigating how people become friends, enemies, and strangers; how the categories depend on our own perceptions and biases.
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Seeing the kindness of others
Remembering how we rely on other sentient beings for everything we know and everything we have and use helps us to loosen our biases.
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