Word: compassionate
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Indian leftists counter that Gandhi is leaving India's vast numbers of poor people in the lurch. They argue that government resources are being diverted to help the well-off minority, who in turn are frittering away vital funds on luxury goods. Rajni Kothari, a widely respected social scientist, is...
The stigma attached to the groups primarily afflicted by AIDS -- gays, minorities and intravenous drug users -- has unfairly limited the degree of economic assistance offered. "If this disease struck only the presidents of major corporations, the effort to evade responsibility would not have been tolerated by society," says Earl Shelp...
Dead men may tell no tales, but they can certainly cause trouble. Last week, as the Philippine government continued to block the return of the body of Ferdinand Marcos, public outrage was growing over its lack of compassion. Critics across the political spectrum have called President Corazon Aquino's ban...
"My case is nothing special. I am a simple Buddhist monk--no more, no less." he said. expressing hope that the award would focus attention on compassion in every human being.
In Los Angeles, where he was attending a conference, the Dalai Lama said, "I very much appreciate that kind of recognition about my beliefs. In fact. I always believed in love, compassion and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential."