Individualism refers to the habit of being self-reliant and independent. Individualists are individuals who prefer to do everything themselves and do not feel compelled to rely on others for assistance, and who care only about their own interests rather than those of a group or a community. Dalai Lama says: “It is possible today to be far more independent of others than ever before. There has arisen a sense that our future is not dependent on our neighbours but rather on our jobs, or on our employers. This in turn encourages us to assume that others are not important for our happiness…