We Can Change the World

Why It Matters

This frames social policy and corporate responsibility around mental-health, education and civic programs as levers for long-term peace and stability, suggesting investment in wellbeing and values-based education can yield broad societal benefits.

Summary

The speaker argues that building a peaceful, happy 21st century depends on cultivating inner peace and compassion across societies, not necessarily through religion but via education and awareness. They emphasize that fostering mental and physical wellbeing, forgiveness and tolerance will drive social transformation. The approach includes encouraging personal responsibility for health and empathy as foundations for peaceful families and communities. The goal is a worldwide compassionate society achieved through sustained efforts at individual and systemic levels.

Original Description

His Holiness the Dalai Lama believes we have everything we need to make the 21st century a peaceful, compassionate century — and it starts with each one of us. Through education, awareness, and nurturing our inner peace and compassion, we can transform our families, our communities, and our world. Video originally recorded on April 18, 2012.