With the ever-growing impact of science on our lives, religion and spirituality have a greater role to play by reminding us of our humanity. There is no contradiction between the two. Each gives us valuable insights into the other. Both science and the teachings of the Buddha tell us of the fundamental unity of all things. This understanding is crucial if we are to take positive and decisive action on the pressing global concern with the environment. I believe all religions pursue the same goals, that of cultivating human goodness and bringing happiness to all human beings. Though the means might appear different the ends are the same.
~The Dalai Lama
November 23, 2009
November 22, 2009
"By far the best drug for calming me down is to run for 45 minutes...
"And we've all got ADD now, short attention span and all that, I found by far the best drug for calming me down is to go out at 5 in the morning and run for 45 minutes."
Hugh Grant, interview with Parade magazine cover story this date
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