Ethical implications and interdependence

When we understand the world through a lens of independence, we consider others’ interests. Our ethical implications are not independent of other people and do not only concern ourselves. As the Dalai Lama explains, self-interest and others' interest our interrelated, which means that when we do something for our interest, this action will also affect others’ interests. Our ethical values are the cause of our actions which therefore affect other people and not only us. What each of us does to lead ourselves to well-being is connected to other people's well-being. The Dalai Lama also explains…