He suggests that people should strive for inner peace, by removing fears and insecurities. He advocates a universal religion of human kindness that transcends sectarian differences. Quotes on compassion and love, on peace, happiness, kindness, spirituality, suffering and wisdom. Heres an interview with goleman about the book, where he identifies three.
The dalai lama on why leaders should be mindful, selfless, and compassionate share over the past nearly 60 years, i have engaged with many leaders of governments, companies, and other organizations, and i have observed how our societies have developed and changed. Essential teachings by his holiness the dalai lama. The official website of the office of his holiness the 14th dalai lama. I attended the dalai lama s talk at the university of california, irvine, recently for a celebration of his 80th birthday.
I dig the dalai lama so much even seeing his smiling face on the cover of this book fills me with joy and brings a smile to my face i just find him so hard to read. Touching and transformative, the compassionate life is a personal invitation from one of the worlds most gifted teachers to live a life of happiness, joy, and true prosperity. The importance of compassion in daily life lama zopa rinpoche chanting in tibetan. His precise and eloquent commentary on the path of the bodhisattva, one of the most important teaching texts of the tibetan buddhist. Below are some of his cherished bits of advice, gleaned from his hearts wisdom and shared in hope of freedom from suffering for all living beings. The dalai lama believes that detachment, contentment, and a sense of inner worth are basic sources of happiness. Aquinas and the dalai lama judith barad his holiness the fourteenth dalai lama writes that the essence of mahayana buddhism is compassion. As the leaves change color in fall, similarly, the whole country changes, the whole earth.
This inner peace can be enhanced by intimacy, deepening our connection with others, and practicing compassion. How to reduce egoism and develop compassion lama yeshe. See more of gems of wisdom his holiness the 14th dalai lama on facebook. Sep 26, 2016 in this quote, dalai lama is simply saying that compassion, which by definition means a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering is what creates happiness, and that happiness is something you can control. Before presenting his own questions, professor of psychology philippe rochat acknowledged that he had spent days reading the dalai lama s book and watching youtube interviews to refine his query. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, is the head of state and spiritual leader of the tibetan people. Lasting happiness in a changing world audiobook written by dalai lama, desmond tutu, douglas carlton abrams.
Globalizing compassion by focusing on six core elements, friends of the dalai lama will work to spread the understanding and importance of compassion throughout the world. Great compassion buddha and his holiness the dalai lama. Ramachandran of uc san diego and jennifer thomas of san diego state university in a scientific and philosophical discussion of human consciousness. The dalai lama also stresses our interdependence, our shared humanity.
Dalai lama wisdom advice on compassion, kindness, and patience. For example, when you read a book, you never really understand completely. He makes the case for a disciplined mind as an essential element in eliminating suffering. Talking to the dalai lama about addiction understanding addiction. A friend recently told me about some deep troubles. The dalai lama also believes in the interconnectedness of all entities, and recognition of this interdependence is. The dalai lamas view on the growing gap between rich and. Practicing compassionate detachment shows us a broader, more spiritual perspective on life. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Ethics for the new millennium ebook written by dalai lama. Dalai lama is a title given by the tibetan people for the foremost spiritual leader of the. The compassionate life is an inspiring and beautifully written work, deceptively simple. Weekly quotes from the dalai lama embracing compassion. Many forms of compassionate feeling are mixed with desire and attachment. Buy the power of compassion by dalai lama, his holiness the isbn. Samsara, nirvana, and buddha nature library of wisdom and compassion vol 3. This first volume also provides a wealth of reflections on buddhist history and fundamentals, contemporary issues, and the dalai lama s own personal experiences. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of tibet. Thus, we can strive gradually to become more compassionate, that is, we can develop both genuine sympathy for others suffering, and the will to help remove their pain. Every person has the same right as we do to be happy and not to suffer. Narrated by douglas carlton abrams, francois chau, and peter francis james. If motivation consists too much of anger, hatred, then it is negative, but if the motivation is more compassionate. Therefore, our compassion for others does not change even if they behave negatively.
Due out in june 2020, force for good, is both an exploration of the science and the power of compassion and a call to action. The dalai lama on why leaders should be mindful, selfless. Aug 08, 2008 his holiness the dalai lama welcomes the audience with a blessing saturday morning july 26, 2008, at the benedict music tent in aspen, colo. Most people want to be more compassionate, thoughtful and kind to others. In contemporary usage, compassion brings to mind outwardmoving concern for others, while. This past wednesday was the dalai lamas 81st birthday, and infinite fire turns its eye on the man who has made the title of dalai lama practically a household name across the globe. Buy the power of compassion by his holiness the dalai lama isbn. Lessons of compassion from the dalai lama huffpost. Dalai lama quotes the dalai lama is the head monk of the gelug or yellow hat school of tibetan buddhism, founded by tsongkhapa 571419. The dalai lamas book of love and compassion by dalai lama xiv. In a time of political and social turbulence, how to be compassionate provides a roadmap to inner peace.
Expecting something in return for them is like doing business. Dalai lama man of peace, champion of compassion infinite fire. Next element the compassion mindset leading out of drama. The current dalai lama is the 14th to hold the position and a winner of the nobel peace prize. Jul 08, 2016 the dalai lama, a staunch supporter of nonviolence, has repeatedly voiced his opposition to war and cruelty to others, including animals.
First of all, we must be clear about what we mean by compassion. The dalai lamas compassion disconnect washington post. Oct 23, 2016 unique in the world today, he is a statesman, national leader, spiritual teacher, and deeply learned theologian. The compassionate life by dalai lama xiv goodreads. I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and longterm happiness to our lives. Buy the dalai lamas book of love and compassion uk ed.
His holiness leaves after being the keynote speaker during a three day symposium on tibetan culture at the aspen institute. In becoming enlightened, his holiness the dalai lama powerfull. Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. So lets take care of others wholeheartedly, of both our friends and our enemies. Paul ekman has had the opportunity to spend close to 50 hours in oneonone conversations with the dalai lama.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His holiness the dalai lama leaves for goa to give a talk on the relevance of ancient nalanda teachings in our modern times. Mapping current research and charting future directions purchase tickets online enter promo code visit for 50% of remaining floor seats. The content from their first dialogue was published in the book emotional awareness. Dalai lama xiv a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. The dalai lama is at pains to point out that compassion does not mean meekness or capitulation. His holiness the dalai lama was asked a similar question in an interview and he gave an example. May 14, 2015 the dalai lamas translator explains why being kind to yourself is good for the world. Approaching the buddhist path the library of wisdom and compassion book 1 kindle edition by lama, dalai, chodron, thubten. Compassion and generosity must be accompanied by detachment. I carry the book in my handbag and leaf though the pages whenever i get a. If you have spent time around buddhists trained for much of their lives in the monasteries of the east, you will have noticed the tremendous joyful equanimity with which they face the world, in sharp contrast to our typical western irritability.
He was born on 6 july 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in taktser, amdo, northeastern tibet. In rochester for a routine medical checkup at the mayo clinic, the dalai lama also spoke on the importance of using compassion to control stress, comments. The third volume in a multivolume collection presenting the dalai lama s comprehensive explanation of the role of the mind in samsara and the realization of nirvana, which is the minds own ultimate nature. Jun 15, 2001 touching and transformative, the compassionate life is a personal invitation from one of the worlds most gifted teachers to live a life of happiness, joy, and true prosperity. Collected here for the first time are four of the dalai lama s most accessible and inspiring teachings on compassion. Please read important ticketing info before purchasing. The edited version of this talk is also available online, as chapter one of the book making life meaningful. He was born on 6 july 1935, to a farming family, at the hamlet of taktser in northeastern tibet. Essential teachings presents the first english translation of a series of talks given in 1974 by the dalai lama in bodh gaya, indiathe site of the buddhas enlightenmentto a gathering of tibetan refugees and western buddhists. The last chapters are especially strong as the dalai lama intoduces the bodhisattva way and explains eight verses for training the mind.
The compassionate life a short and simply written overview of the dalai lama s views on compassion. While we may be struggling with our elected officials, friends, and family, hh the dalai lama shows us that compassion offers a way out of that conflict by understanding the human condition. Although there are examples of people like milarepa who did give up everything and live in a cave, what they did is referred to by a different word, not the word. Project muse the understanding and experience of compassion. The dalai lama s book of love and compassion dalai lama on amazon. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading approaching the buddhist path the library of wisdom and compassion book 1. This is a really quick book and a great read, i picked it up because as someone who has terrible problems with anger and wants to become the best buddhist i can be, the topic of anger from the 14th dalai lama himself is very interesting. For instance, the love parents feel of their child is often strongly associated with their own emotional needs, so it is not fully compassionate. How to be compassionate by dalai lama xiv goodreads. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Recently he was asked to write a book about the dalai lama s compassionate approach to addressing the worlds most intractable problems.
When dalai lama and lady gaga discussed kindness youtube. It was a friend, and yet, i remained within a mindset that some especially buddhists call compassionate detachment. The his holiness the 14th dalai lama and lady gaga sat down for a chat about kindness at the u. During their most recent meeting in new delhi, india, january 2012 they spent another 6 hours discussing compassion. Ultimately, the reason why love and compassion bring the greatest happiness is. Detachment means, if i get the food i like, very nice. Dalai lama tells his facebook friends that religion is no. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the compassionate life. He met with pope john paul ii and is an advocate for peace in his native tibet.
The practice of compassion involves empathy, which leads to a relationship between equals, rather than sympathy, which leads to a hierarchical relationship in which one. In tibet, where historically meat was the most common food, most monks historically have been omnivores, including the dalai lamas. The total holiness dalai lama boy acts like a coward and leaves the fate of women nuns in the. An updated edition of a beloved classicthe original book on happiness, with new material from his holiness the dalai lama and dr.
From watching the dalai lama interact with young children with serious illnesses to recording the wise words of his good friend, archbishop desmond tutu, chan portrays a rarely seen, intimate side of the dalai lama, whose life is full of wit and lightheartedness balanced by wisdom and compassion. Our feelings of responsibility for others gives rise to a wish to help them actively overcome their problems. The importance of compassion in daily life lama yeshe. The art of happiness, 10th anniversary edition by his. Indeed, with this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our mind. For more than half a century, in such books as the art of happiness and the dalai lama s little book of inner peace, the dalai lama has guided us along the path to compassion. In fact, a true understanding of buddhist detachment goes hand in hand with understanding compassion, and connects, rather than alienates, us. The dalai lama believes that compassion is the key to attaining genuine happiness.
How the courage to be compassionate can transform our lives, thupten jinpa, the dalai lama s englishlanguage translator and a visiting scholar at stanford. Compassionate detachment might be defined as the manner in which we relate to others when we allow them to deal with their own problems and they are therefore free to choose to become responsible for. May i become at all times, both now and forever a protector of those without protection a guide for those who have lost their way a ship for those with oceans to cross. His holiness the dalai lama leaves for goa and south india. Dont miss the dalai lama s newest, the book of joy, named one of oprahs favorite things. His holiness the dalai lama engages with larry hinman of the university of san diego, v.
Whenever i interact with someone, may i view myself as the lowest amongst all. He offers profound insights into the current ecological crisis, the political problems in tibet, the nature of suffering, and much more. In the compassionate life, the dalai lama xiv describes a method for honing ones capacity for compassion for all sentient beings. Spiritual leader tenzin gyatso, better known as the 14th dalai lama, has promoted peace and understanding as pathways towards universal love for as long as he has been teaching in the west. Dalai lamas are the head monks of the gelugpa lineage of tibetan buddhism. So thats where i think compassion comes in, and also realizing that we are very. Gems of wisdom his holiness the 14th dalai lama posts. Im not talking about the shortterm gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling though im not knocking them, but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. Constantly comparing ourselves to others or always carping about lifes unfairness are two examples of selfcreated suffering. Observe the emotions, observe the mind and slowly start to detach from that. Ethics for the new millennium by dalai lama books on.
While the dalai lama exudes compassion throughout the power of compassion and, while. Dalai lama xiv i believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and longterm happiness to our lives. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Both the dalai lama and tutu have been tested by extraordinary adversity, oppression, and conflict. The more compassionate our mind, the more well be able to lead our lives transparently, honestly.
The second layer consists of the exciting research into joy as well as the other qualities essential for any enduring happiness, like gratitude, humility, humour, compassion, generosity, and forgiveness. His holiness the dalai lama speaks to members of the tibetan press on his discharge from the hospital in new delhi, india on april 12, 2019. It opens up the intimate space of relationship so we can connect with the expanded dimension of our being, and the being of another. Articles and messages relating to his holiness the dalai lama s commitment to promote basic human values. The book also surprisingly leaves out any maps, timelines or pictures.
Why leaders should be mindful, selfless, and compassionate compassion and the individual. In addition to these short essays on specific topics, the dalai lama candidly responds to questions from students around the world. The dalai lama is a man with firm beliefs and his writings make that clear. While not found on the cover, the subtitle of the power of compassion is, a collection of lectures by his holiness the xiv dalai lama and this adds some clarity to the content of the book because the book is not exclusively related to the subject of compassion. Practicing the 5 steps of compassionate detachment. The dalai lama is universally respected as a spokesman for the peaceful and compassionate resolution of conflict. Teachings on detachment in buddhism are often misunderstood to mean complete detachment from pleasure or personal relationships.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read ethics for the new millennium. The dalai lama is one of the most renowned and beloved spiritual leaders in the world. Dalai lama quotes on compassion, peace, happiness and. Mindfulness, detachment, stress reduction, and meditation are all. The 14th dalai lama spiritual leader of tibet shares a funny exchange with aunty joy murphy senior elder of the wurundjeri people, leaving the audience in. Showing all quotes that contain dalai lama compassion. To people looking at buddhism through the medium of english, the practice of compassion and detachment can appear incompatible, especially for those who consider themselves to be socially and politically engaged. As a result, our own serenity and inner strength will increase. Apr 28, 2017 his holiness the dalai lama speaks about the hope for a compassionate world in the future if we make effort now in this clip from his talk on compassion and global responsibility given at the india international centre in new delhi, india on april 27, 2017. The compassionate life ebook written by dalai lama. The dalai lama advocates compassion for animals and frequently urges people to try vegetarianism or at least reduce their consumption of meat.
Ethics center director shares insight on secular ethics. His holiness the dalai lama speaks to the press as he. Detachment in buddhism is connected with renunciation. I hope that this book will lead to muslims and buddhists vying in the compassion. The word renunciation in english is also misleading, for it implies that we have to give up everything and go live in a cave. Bodhisattva of compassion a westerner with rare access to his subject writes an authorized biography of one of the worlds most feted, and charismatic. Even though those people are not verbally teaching the dharma, by taking responsibility for a certain area and working together with others, each one is also helping spread the unmistaken teachings of our kind, compassionate buddha and, in particular, the teachings of lama tsongkhapa, to sentient beings. Nearly every time you see him, hes laughing, or at least smiling. Buy the dalai lama s book of love and compassion uk ed. The library of wisdom and compassion series, therefore, starts from the universal human wish for happiness and presents the dynamic nature of the mind. I knew i was encountering someone who was larger than life, he said.
Tibetan spiritual leader and world peace icon his holiness the dalai lama left for goa earlier this morning. Though a welcome opportunity, it was a bit intimidating. The dalai lama on why leaders should be mindful, selfless, and compassionate. A collection of the dalai lama quotes on various spiritual and everyday topics. Compassion is good for you, the dalai lama points out, not just for those who are its object. The dalai lamas translator explains why being kind to. I think anyone with an open mind will find this inspiring work a rewarding read. The dalai lama s book of love and compassion dalai lama on. His holiness the dalai lama blessing an expectant mother as he leaves his. Dalai lama hope for a compassionate world facebook. Compassion and the world in conclusion, i would like briefly to expand my thoughts beyond the topic of this short piece and make a wider point. You certainly dont have to be a buddhist to find something inspirational here.
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