By His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

Whenever I meet even a ‘foreigner’,
I have always the same feeling:
‘I am meeting another member of the human family.’
This attitude has deepened
My affection and respect for all beings.
May this natural wish be
My small contribution to world peace.
I pray for a more friendly,
More caring, and more understanding
Human family on this planet.
To all who dislike suffering,
Who cherish lasting happiness –
This is my heartfelt appeal.

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism.