A Quote by Lobsang Tenzin
Lack of understanding of interrelatedness has caused numerous divisions and conflicts that are the cause of many major challenges in the world such as war, violence, terrorism, economic disparity, and exploitation.
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Too many of the conflicts which are caused today are caused by the problems that emerge from people who are in poverty.
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