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Dalai Lama

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples my philosophy is kindness.

Dalai Lama

Religion

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The Dalai Lama is saying that physical places of worship and complex belief systems are unnecessary for true spirituality. Instead, he believes that personal feelings and thoughts, guided by kindness, are enough to live a meaningful religious life.

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