Dalai Lama Attending Debates at Ganden Jangtsé - December 23, 2019

“The 20th century was an era of war and violence,” he told them, “and yet violence is never a solution to problems. It only brings suffering. Understanding that, after the Second World War, French and German leaders de Gaulle and Adenauer initiated a community in Europe that became the European Union. Consequently, peace has prevailed for more than 70 years in much of Europe. This demonstrates that there is real hope of creating a more peaceful world.

“However, to bring about peace in the world, individuals need to bring about peace of mind within themselves. Despite this, the arms trade continues to flourish. Weapons have no other purpose than destruction. The effective way to resolve conflicts is to engage in dialogue. This is why I often make an appeal for the 21st century to become an era of dialogue."

The Dalai Lama

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