Buddhism is about waking up and the cultivation of our natural compassion. Buddhist teachers are no more equipped to make revolution or war than they are to repair your car. Buddhists are particularly wary of sentiments of antipathy that are taken seriously.  
 
The Dalai Lama teaches that there is only one way to happiness. That it requires genuine desire for the happiness of others; not 'me'. 
 
Engaged Buddhism will not presume to be on the side of good and willing to wage war on the side of evil. It is simply a matter of recognizing reality. And in reality, this world has seen far too much of people professing to be on the side of good, willing to kill those on the side of evil.  
 
The Dalai Lama is a singular political gem in a sea of war and hate.

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