I always encourage them to practice in a way that will help them go back to their own tradition and get re-rooted. If they succeed at at becoming reintegrated, they will be an important instrument in transforming and renewing their tradition..When we respect our blood ancestors and our spiritual ancestors, we feel rooted. If we find ways to cherish and develop our spiritual heritage, we will avoid the kind of alienation that is destroying society, and we will become whole again.. Learning to touch deeply the jewels of our own tradition will allow us to understand and appreciate the values of other traditions, and this will benefit everyone. . Thich Nhat Hanh
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When we live in a society, we all have to use the same set of values and morals. We all have to respect and co-exist with each other. But this is not always the case. To avoid any conflicts and misunderstandings, we should learn how to speak and behave differently.

For example, if we visit a foreign country, we would be more likely to use the language and the culture of that country. We would respect their values and way of life. If we would like to go back to our roots (our culture), we will learn more about our native culture by learning about other cultures.

This way, we can spread new ideas and construct a new society that is based on respect for others and reciprocity.

Source: Living Buddha, Living Christ

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