Dalai Lama tells his Facebook friends that religion "is no longer adequate"
This past Monday, people who have the Dalai Lama as a Facebook friend found this little gem in their newsfeed. All the world's major religions, with their emphasis on love, compassion, patience, tolerance, and forgiveness can and do promote inner values.
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