In these times of unpredictability and violence, modern society seems to have lost its ethical direction. The Dalai Lama contends that what we perceive as a drift into ethical chaos is not caused by a loosening of moral standards, but rather by an inherent flaw in the way our morals have been structured: They were formed with the assumption that humankind, if left unsupervised, will perpetrate horrible acts. The Dalai Lama bases his exquisitely argued cry for a new look at society on the radical notion that human beings are "originally pure"--not originally sinful--and he presents a persuasive examination of our fundamental natures. Offering helpful advice on how to enhance compassion, deal with anger and hatred, and cope with suffering, Ethics for the New Millennium proposes that if enough people operate from an understanding of their true nature, a global revolution of peace will ensue.