Basic concepts

Source: Central-European Religious Freedom Institute

The bible is foreign to me, but its concepts are not. My father always said that hatred is a waste and never an option. He learned this growing up in Ahwaz, Iran, in a Muslim household. I have tried my best to pass the same message to my children, born and raised in the United States. Ultimately, it doesn't matter where we learn that lesson. It's just important that we do.

~ Firoozeh Dumas

Basic concepts

Source: Central-European Religious Freedom Institute

The bible is foreign to me, but its concepts are not. My father always said that hatred is a waste and never an option. He learned this growing up in Ahwaz, Iran, in a Muslim household. I have tried my best to pass the same message to my children, born and raised in the United States. Ultimately, it doesn't matter where we learn that lesson. It's just important that we do.

~ Firoozeh Dumas

Quote on religion

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message; that is love, compassion and forgiveness... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

~ Dalai Lama XIV

Quote on religion

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message; that is love, compassion and forgiveness... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.
This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

~ Dalai Lama XIV