The Dalai Lama bought his spiritual message of compassion Monday to about 4,000 people inside an arena at Santa Clara University as about 100 protesters made noise outside.
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“A compassionate mind creates
self confidence and strength,” he said.
“Anxiety brings anger…
Compassion brings inner peace.”
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