With a new praface by the dalai lama and a new introduction by howard c. The meaning of life, from confucius to the dalai lama unitarian. The 14th dalai lama has suggested different possibilities to identify the next 15th dalai lama, but he has not publicly specified how the reincarnation would occur. As the son of the khan of the chokur tribe, tsultrim choeje, and greatgrandson. At the end of december 2015, the center for compassion, integrity, and secular ethics received a letter from the his holiness, the dalai lama commending life universitys commitment to positive social change. As the political and spiritual leader of the chinese province of tibet, the dalai lamas tireless and decadeslong work as a builder of bridges, seeker of peace, and campaigner for tibetan independence has elevated him into one of the worlds great moral leaders, with. The dalai lama never shies away from the big questions. The dalai lama has been perhaps the most wellknown advocate for. Dalai lama article about dalai lama by the free dictionary. The dalai lama travels the world frequently, teaching people about buddhism and the plight of the tibetan people.
He is its highest spiritual teacher of the gelugpa school. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective paperback. Today i would like to share with you 23 life changing lessons to learn from dalai lama, this amazing man who does nothing but spread love and kindness all over the world so that we could all show love to one another and feel safe no matter who we are and where we are from. When i use the word spiritual, i dont necessarily mean religious faith. Dalai lama is a gelug monk who is considered the reincarnation of the bodhisattva of compassion. His holiness the 14th dalai lama of tibet, jonathan sacks. The dalai lamas expositionthorough, gentle and precisereflects the depth and breadth of his training, communicating the living quality of the tradition. Lets take a look at his influential life and some pearls of his wisdom. Illuminating the path to enlightenment pdf lama yeshe wisdom. The dalai lama the dalai lama is a high lama in the gelug or yellow hat school of tibetan buddhism, founded by tsongkhapa the name is a combination of the sino mongolian word dalai meaning vast sea and the tibetan word blama meaning guru, teacher, mentor 2. The fourteenth dalai lama the purpose of life one great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it consciously or not.
Transcripts of the teachings, guided meditations, and db readings as pdf files. This is one of the most enlightening dalai lama quotes ever. Nov 18, 2015 his holiness the dalai lama answers a question from a student on what it means to lead a successful life during his talk at the indian institute of technology iit madras in chennai, tamil nadu. At the age of two, the child, then named lhamo dhondup, was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous th dalai lama, thubten gyatso. Take one from the list and work with it each day and notice how your life responds. He was selected as the tulku of the th dalai lama in 1937 and formally recognized as the 14th dalai lama in a public declaration near the town of bumchen in 1939. A new dalai lama is said to be the reborn old dalai lama. When one of the people attending a meeting with the dalai lama in riga, latvia asked the buddhist spiritual leader about the meaning of life, the latter replied that if one were to discard the various religious concepts and adopt a purely scientific point of view, the answer becomes surprisingly clear. When one desires to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their wellbeing, then. The meaning of life by dalai lama full audiobook youtube. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective by dalai lama xiv. The sensorial level is common with tiny mammals, even insects a fly. Dalai lama biography life, family, children, parents, name. The top motivational quotation is i find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest.
We are very fortunate to have this wonderful human life and the opportu nity to study. It may seem hard to live a beautiful life with no stress, no anger, no bad thoughts or actions. Nov 30, 2012 the true meaning of life from the dalai lama taken 27nov2012 mcleodganj, dharamsala, india. Thanks for being such a light of wisdom to promoting happiness in peoples lives. Sawlit printed in canada on recycled, acidfree paper itpinterior3 71505 11. The meaning of life ebook by dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins. Shambhala sun conveys his personal warmth and compassion. Dalai lama xiv quotes author of the art of happiness page. Deeply profound, and yet interspersed with the dalai lamas characteristic wit and humor, this book brings tsongkhapas book to life. Quotes of the dalai lama quotes of the dalai lama page 1 of 10 generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and lovingkindness. Happiness, sadness or suffering for these, there are two levels. If you contibute to other peoples happiness, you will find the true goal, the true meaning of life. The dalai lama is undoubtedly the worlds bestknown living buddhist, and is widely respected by people of many other religions and none, both for his quiet spirituality and for his political role as exiled leader of tibet.
Yonten gyatso or yontanrgyamtsho 15891617, was a jinong and the 4th dalai lama, born in mongolia on the 30th day of the 12th month of the earthox year of the tibetan calendar. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective book. On 26 january 1940, the regent reting rinpoche requested the central government to exempt tenzin gyatso from the lotdrawing process of. A man without many possessions, he always carries a small red bag wherever he goes. The xiv dalai lama seems to many to embody happiness happiness against the odds, a virtue that is acquired and practiced. The dalai lama is universally respected as a spokesman for the peaceful and compassionate resolution of conflict. The dalai lama, perhaps because of his language and ability to communicate with peoples all around the world, knows how to strike to the heart of dharma, and keep it pithy, and accessible.
The true meaning of life from the dalai lama taken 27nov2012 mcleodganj, dharamsala, india. In rwanda for us we have to live side by side with someone who slaughtered your mother, father, sister and brothers, where he or she would have slaughtered you too if heshe. Six hundred years may have elapsed since the writing of the great treatise, but the dalai lama shows how very relevant tsongkhapas thought is even in the 21st. Dec 29, 20 the dalai lama, perhaps because of his language and ability to communicate with peoples all around the world, knows how to strike to the heart of dharma, and keep it pithy, and accessible. He has written many books on how to be a better yourself and finding inner peace. Today i would like to share with you 23 lifechanging lessons to learn from dalai lama, this amazing man who does nothing but spread love and kindness all over the world so that we could all show love to one another and feel safe no matter who we are and where we are from. The dalai lamas are believed to be manifestations of avalokiteshvara or chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion and the patron saint of tibet. The meaning of life is a collection of lectures given in london in 1984 on the buddhist worldview, before he had won the nobel peace prize or become a bestselling author in english.
Tenzin gyatso, shortened from jetsun jamphel ngawang lobsang yeshe tenzin gyatso. His holiness the dalai lama is the spiritual leader of the tibetan people. Oct 23, 2016 the dalai lama is universally respected as a spokesman for the peaceful and compassionate resolution of conflict. Life is as dear to the mute animal as it is to any human being. Between the 17th century and 1959, the dalai lama was the head of the tibetan government. Dalai lama biography life, family, children, parents. Quotes of the dalai lama quotes of the dalai lama page 4 of 10 in daily practice, reflect on the benefits of love, compassion and kindness, then reflect on the disadvantages of anger. The dalai lama the dalai lama is a high lama in the gelug or yellow hat school of tibetan buddhism, founded by tsongkhapa the name is a combination of the sino mongolian word dalai meaning vast sea and the tibetan word blama meaning guru, teacher, mentor. Letter from his holiness, the dalai lama life university. I am one of those that have not come out to thank dalai lama, today i would like to share how much you have impacted so many communities, every word in your writing counts. In huna, a hawaiian philosophy of life, it is said that criticism kills while praise builds. Other sources, however, say he was born in the 1st month of the earth ox year.
Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion and elimination of ignorance, selfishness and. The life of his holiness the 14th dalai lama early life. One of the worlds most ardent humanitarians and counselors of peace, his holiness the 14th dalai lama turns 80 on july 6. The title of dalai lama, was not granted by the dalai lama himself, or created by tibetan buddhism, or conferred by the old tibetan ruling class and still less by any foreigners. In recent years, three of the six members of the kashag, or cabinet, the highest executive branch of the tibetan governmentinexile, have been close relatives of the dalai lama. Dalai lama xiv quotes author of the art of happiness. The meaning of life brings together the theory of buddhist teachings and the practice of ordinary life. He is committed to promoting basic human values, to.
The dalai lama is one of the most beloved and inspirational figures of the last century. See more ideas about dalai lama, quotes and inspirational quotes. A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective 9780861710966. He was one of sixteen children born into the family, nine of whom had died in infancy. Dalai lama religion, spiritualism, and occult the title dalai lama has, since the sixteenth century, designated the person who both headed the reformed or gelugpa school of tibetan buddhism and was the temporal ruler of tibet. His holiness the 14th dalai lama was born lhamo thondup on july 6, 1935 to a tibetan farming family in taktser, a peasant village in northeastern tibet. Dalai lamas are important monks of the gelug school, the newest school of tibetan buddhism, which was formally headed by the ganden tripas.
I have considered this question and would like to share my thoughts in the hope that they may be of direct, practical benefit to those who read them. The dalai lamas common sense approach to explaining why need to love others for the sake of our own happiness is, indeed, very convincing and helpful. Create amazing picture quotes from dalai lama quotations. Hh the dalai lama, in this book, recommends that the practice of buddhism by westerners must be adapted to west. The meaning of life, from confucius to the dalai lama. The dalai lama s expositionthorough, gentle and precisereflects the depth and breadth of his training, communicating the living quality of the tradition. The text centres around famed picture the wheel of life.
Before a live audience in atlanta, georgia, krista had a rare opportunity to mull over the meaning of happiness in contemporary life with him and three global spiritual leaders. Tenzin gyatso, the fourteenth dalai lama, 2002 please do not reproduce any part of this book by any means whatsoever without our permission isbn 0962342165 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 cover photos by don farber book design by l. Dalai lama i became the dalai lama not on a volunteer. His holiness the dalai lama answers a students question on what it means to lead a successful life during his talk at the indian institute of technology iit madras in chennai, tamil nadu, india on november 10, 2015.
He held off getting married or drinking to benefit us. The 14th and current dalai lama is tenzin gyatso between the 17th century and 1959, the dalai lama was the head of the tibetan government. Before a live audience in atlanta, georgia, krista had a rare opportunity to mull over the meaning of happiness. He has also written books about his life and experience as dalai lama. And when you praise, it leads to strength and contentment.
The point of life, after all, isnt just to eat, sleep, brush our teeth, get married, work, travel, etc. The point of life, after all, isnt just to eat, sleep, brush our teeth, get married. He is not the head of any schoolsect of buddhism even within tibetan buddhism there. Why leaders should be mindful, selfless, and compassionate.
The 14th dalai lama was born in taktser, qinghai, republic of china. Dalai lama simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. What does it mean to be a buddhist, an inner being. Short long life prayer for his holiness the dalai lama, prayer that.
Dalailama article about dalailama by the free dictionary. The meaning of life describes the twelve links of dependent arising and gives important information about the foundation of the practices concerning with tibetan buddhism. Bit the first book that gave in depth instruction into this after death topic was the meaning of life from a buddhist perspctive comes from a series of talks by the present dalai lama on the after death experince in lectures given in 1984. The dalai lama has devoted his whole life committed for the better of society. Compassion as the source of happiness the 14th dalai lama. But when you criticize, it leads to stress and anxiety. He was the head of the tibetan state, the head of the tibetan government in exile.
The object of life or our goal, then, is satisfaction. In an age when the internet is trolled in a misguided search for truths, one can find many quotes there attributed to his holiness. The meaning of life the dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins, richard gere on amazon. Instructions for lifeinstructions for life here is some great guidance from the dalai lama. The dalai lamas rules of life spiritual experience. The dalai lama is the fourteenth leader in a line of buddhist spiritual and political leaders of tibet. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective by dalai. During winter, the dalai lamas stayed in the potala palace.
We are here for ninty or one hundred years at the very most. His holiness the dalai lama answers a question from a student on what it means to lead a successful life during his talk at the indian institute of technology iit madras in chennai, tamil nadu. Apr 02, 2015 the dalai lama has been remarkably nepotistic, appointing members of his family to many positions of prominence. The meaning of life ebook by dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins, richard. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. During that period, we must try to do something good, something useful with our lives.
1265 687 117 482 616 934 611 221 67 6 418 1400 665 1296 156 1520 1416 374 180 870 233 1515 1213 1484 1447 1250 30 577 826 106 1125 1098 290 1202 1115 759 1460 1570 56 103 1495 271 155 1317 1273 1018