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I always believe that each individual human being has some kind of responsibility for humanity as a whole. Particularly, I always believe that as scientists, you have a special responsibility. Besides your own profession, you have a basic motivation to serve humanity, to try to produce better, happier human beings. Whether we understand consciousness or not, we must produce warm-hearted persons. That is important. I want to express that. Whenever I meet scientists, I always have to say this.
Through my own profession, I try my best to contribute as much as I can. This proceeds without my being concerned whether another person agrees with my philosophy or not. Some people may be very much against my belief, my philosophy, but I feel alright. So long as I see that a human being suffers or has needs, I shall contribute as much as I can to contribute to their benefit. Scientists and medically qualified people can contribute especially. That's different; that's a particular context. A human being needs to be cared for according to your professional calling. You can contribute; that's your shared professional responsibility
--from Consciousness at the Crossroads: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism edited by Zara Houshmand, Robert B. Livingston, and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
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I always believe that each individual human being has some kind of responsibility for humanity as a whole. Particularly, I always believe that as scientists, you have a special responsibility. Besides your own profession, you have a basic motivation to serve humanity, to try to produce better, happier human beings. Whether we understand consciousness or not, we must produce warm-hearted persons. That is important. I want to express that. Whenever I meet scientists, I always have to say this.
Through my own profession, I try my best to contribute as much as I can. This proceeds without my being concerned whether another person agrees with my philosophy or not. Some people may be very much against my belief, my philosophy, but I feel alright. So long as I see that a human being suffers or has needs, I shall contribute as much as I can to contribute to their benefit. Scientists and medically qualified people can contribute especially. That's different; that's a particular context. A human being needs to be cared for according to your professional calling. You can contribute; that's your shared professional responsibility
--from Consciousness at the Crossroads: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism edited by Zara Houshmand, Robert B. Livingston, and B. Alan Wallace, published by Snow Lion Publications
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Now THAT is an example of constant integregrated awareness...
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