People must first accomplish internal disarmament before aiming for external disarmament: Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday said people must first accomplish "internal disarmament" before endeavouring to achieve disarmament externally.

Addressing delegates from over 35 countries at a global conference of educators here, he also pitched for making the subject of compassion an important part of school curriculum.

"The 20th century saw a lot violence and killings, World War I, World War II and other sufferings. In today's world too, violence is taking place and money being spent on making destructive weapons to create more fear and hatred," the Dalai Lama said.

He asserted that problems can never be solved through acts of violence and issues should be resolved through dialogue.

"Achieving disarmament in the external world is important but first we humans must achieve internal disarmament, that is also important," the 83-year-old spiritual leader said, adding, "Anger is of no use, it only leads to destruction."