Religious diversity and tolerance.

Sitting on a wall, looking how people washed their clothes on the rocks, all armed with a piece of soap, a man began to talk. He had a wooden cross on his neck and a Christian little silver jewel. Maybe their was a face of Mary, the mother of Jesus. He had back pain. A Buddhist monk appeared and started some carefull massage. We drunk together tea while a Hindu boy played music on his selfmade instrument. Later, not moved from the wall a woman went to sit for a small rest. She told me she was jewish. I pronounced it like juice but she didn't mind at all. Very hearty lady she was and when someone other arrived, we again drunk tea together. Meanwhile Hindu people walked along us. Namaste! Smiles.

"All religions share a common root, which is limitless compassion. They emphasize human improvement, love, respect for others and compassion for the suffering of others. In so far as love is essential in every religion, we could say that love is a universal religion. But the various techniques and methods for developing love differ widely between the traditions. I don't think there could ever be just one single philosophy or religion. Since there are so many different types of people, with a range of tendencies and inclinations, it is quite fitting that there are differences between religions. And the fact that there are so many different descriptions of the religious path shows how rich religion is.

The person who has a tremendous reserve of patience and tolerance has a certain degree of tranquility and calmness in his or her life. Such person is not only happy and more emotionally grounded, but also seems to be physically healthier and to experience less illness. The person possessses a strong will, has a good appetite and can sleep with a clear counscience."

By The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet: we are all one family.