Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama /ˈdɑːlaɪ ˈlɑːmə/, /ˌdælaɪ ˈlɑːmə/ is a monk of the Gelug or "Yellow Hat" school of Tibetan Buddhism, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism founded by Je Tsongkhapa. The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso...
NationalityTibetan
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth6 July 1935
CityTaktser, Tibet
buddhist lying teaching
From one point of view we can say that we have human bodies and are practicing the Buddha's teachings and are thus much better than insects. But we can also say that insects are innocent and free from guile, where as we often lie and misrepresent ourselves in devious ways in order to achieve our ends or better ourselves. From this perspective, we are much worse than insects.
live-in-the-present anxious enjoy
You are so anxious about the future that you do not enjoy the present. You therefore do not live in the present or the future. You live as if you are never going to die, and then die having never really lived.
understanding desire want
We must recognize that all beings want the same thing we want. This is the way to achieve a true understanding, unfettered by artificial consideration.
retirement commitment two
I have three commitments. Number one commitment is promotion of human value. Number two commitment is promotion of race harmony. Number three commitment is about Tibet. My retirement is the third commitment. The previous two commitments, to my death, I have committed.
rich-or-poor purpose may
Whether we are rich or poor, educated or uneducated, whatever our nationality, colour, social status or ideology may be, the purpose of our lives is to be happy
buddhist long tendencies
So, the tendency of our childish nature is to take small things too seriously and get easily offended, whereas when we are confronted with situations which have long-term consequences, we tend to take things less seriously
tasks doe god-exists
God exists or God does not exist. Leave it for us. Your task is to learn how to live peacefully.
engagement authority empirical-evidence
To defy the authority of empirical evidence is to disqualify oneself as someone worthy of critical engagement in a dialogue.
pluralism should be-careful
There should be pluralism - the concept of many religions, many truths. But we must also be careful not to become nihilistic.
peace self world
Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible.
buddhism interesting greed
One interesting thing about greed is that although the underlying motive is to seek satisfaction, the irony is that even after obtaining the object of your desire you are still not satisfied. The true antidote of greed is contentment.
mercy climate-change humans
Ultimately, the human being is in the mercy of nature.
old-friends massage treats
Treat each person as you would an old friend.
inner-peace mind body
A Compassionate state of mind brings inner peace, and therefore a healthier body.