In simple terms, compassion and love can be defined as positive thoughts and feelings that give rise to such essential things in life as hope, courage, determination and inner strength. Nov 20, 2012 the dalai lama, in his infinite wisdom and compassion and love, maintains that we could completely e. Hey awesome friends, scientists are finding that meditation has a clear impact on emotions and our ability to handle stress and disturbing circumstances. Dalai lama the whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness. The theme of the book is the attainment of human happiness through selfunderstanding, introspection and, as the title states, trasnforming the mind. It is a favorite text of the dalai lama, and he often. The dalai lama is often thought to be the director of the gelug school, but this position belongs officially to the ganden tripa, which is a temporary position appointed by the dalai lama who in practice exerts much influence. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashilaa translation of which is includedthis is the most extensive commentary given by the dalai lama on this concise but important meditation handbook.
Dalai lama our prime purpose in this life is to help others. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashila, a translation of which is included, this is the most extensive commentary given by the dalai lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. Thoughtprovoking quotations about the importance of love and compassion and. Dec 24, 2012 his holiness the dalai lama describes how the love and affection received by children from their parents and family plants the seeds for future compassion, optimism, emotional health and happiness. Mar 05, 2019 78 powerful dalai lama quotes on life, love and happiness by lachlan brown march 5, 2019, 1. The purpose of all the major religious traditions is not to construct big temples on the outside, but to create temples of goodness and compassion inside, in our hearts. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. His holiness the dalai lama describes how the love and affection received by children from their parents and family plants the seeds for future compassion, optimism, emotional health and happiness. Our world, they say, is not a place where such beliefs have much influence or power. He covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the psychology of cyclic existence, consciousness and karma, techniques for meditation, altruism. Dalai lama xiv quote from the dalai lamas little book of inner peace. The dalai lamas teachings on buddhist meditation and concepts.
Return from dalai lama quotes to meditation quotes return from dalai lama quotes to home get a free chapter from my book, meditationhacker. From his holiness the dalai lamas the little book of buddhism compassion and love are not mere luxuries. Also, any religion, group, subgroup, can and typically has the dark historical tendency to be used and abused for political power, profit andor. If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we. Samsara, nirvana, and buddha nature library of wisdom and compassion vol 3. This inspirational book makes a wonderful gift for anyone seeking greater personal wellbeing. Introduction to meditation by his holiness the dalai lama. May 04, 2017 or that you have to love yourself before you love others. But before we reveal what those two factors are, heres why people who focus on themselves are unhappy. Pico iyer on the dalai lamas unerring ability to home in on those who most need his love. When his holiness the dalai lama gave a series of lectures at harvard university, they fulfilled magnificently his intention of providing an indepth introduction to buddhist theory and practice. Showing all quotes that contain dalai lama compassion. Stages of meditation by the dalai lama, kamalashila. Without that essential foundation, other practices are pointless.
But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. We discover that all human beings are just like us, so we are able to relate to them more easily. Have you ever been told to look out for yourself first. The dalai lama presents a downtoearth spin about love and compassion in a way we can all relate to. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma. By love the dalai lama refers to the genuine respect for the wellbeing of others. From his holiness the dalai lama s the little book of buddhism compassion and love are not mere luxuries. His holiness the dalai lama provides intimate details on an advanced meditation practice called dzogchen using a visionary poem by the 19thcentury saint patrul rinpoche, author of the buddhist classic words of my perfect teacher.
The dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners. Organized into universal themes that everyone can relate to, the dalai lama book of quotes touches on themes ranging from love, to spirituality, to happiness and humanity. They claim that anger and hatred are so much a part of human nature that humanity will always be dominated by them. In the metta meditation i always liked the fourth part, about everybody i often felt that way anyway just.
The dalai lamas combination of superb intellect, power of exposition, and practical implementation are evident in these lectures. Pdf the dalai lamas book of love and compassion download. He writes about practical ways we can easily transform difficult emotions into love and compassion in our everyday lives. Curious about the book and about how the dalai lamas views on compassion informed golemans thinking on emotional intelligence, i caught up with goleman over the phone. The definition of love as described by the dalai lama, serves well to expand our understanding of the greater love spoken of by john and given to us by jesus. Compassion and lovingkindness meditation techniques. In the dalai lamaa book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. New york times article on meditation by the dalai lama. If the dalai lama was really all about love and compassion, he wouldnt be running around murdering trees to print his books. It is a favorite text of the dalai lama, and he often takes the. He covers a broad spectrum of topics, including the psychology of cyclic existence, consciousness and karma, techniques for meditation, altruism, valuing enemies, wisdom, and much more.
Fortunately, the mind can be trained in compassion, and the mind thus trained with the qualities of love, empathy, kindness, and respect for others is ready for the practice of the great completeness dzogchen, which is considered the pinnacle of spiritual. The dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world. Jun 16, 2016 these meditation techniques of the dalai lama work at the mind level. The heart of meditationthe thing that brings it aliveis compassion. A teaching by the dalai lama on compassion and cultivating altruism and how they relate to happiness and anger. Based on a talk given by his holiness in great britain, the first half of the book has all of the easy ebb and flow of any open, honest discussion. Would you like to participate in an experiment in meditation. This inspirational book makes a wonderful gift for anyone seeking greater personal wellbeing and a life informed by compassion and faith. Perhaps if the dalai lama would have clarified the precepts as also necessary, in addition to meditation, for the possibility of eliminating violence, his statement would be less controversial. This quote by the dalai lama is going viral on the internet, if every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation. It is hoped that this combination will give the reader who is relatively unfamiliar with the dalai lama a deeper appreciation of this man of peace. It includes clear and simple meditation techniques which we can use to transform our attitudes, in order to generate love, compassion, understanding and wisdom.
Why the dalai lama is wrong to think meditation will. The art of happiness riverhead, 1998, isbn 1573221112 is a book by the 14th dalai lama. We shouldnt think that self is something that is originally there and then eliminated in meditation. The dalai lama is considered the foremost buddhist leader of our time. I honestly concur, even though i cant say that i am a practitioner of meditation myself my alignment coming with my hands deep in the soil or cutting through salt water. For most of his 76 years, the 14th dalai lama has been the spiritual light for followers of tibetan buddhism, his every word parsed for guidance to living a better, more fulfilling life. Happiness is found through love, affection, closeness and compassion. In this volume, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. A commentary to kamalashilas quintessential meditation manual, stages of. The dalai lama deftly connects how training the mind in compassion for other beings is directly related to and in fact a prerequisite for the very pinnacle of. The theme of this book is similar to a book called the art of happiness that recounts an american psychiatrists conversations with the dali lama. The dalai lamas book of love and compassion by dalai lama xiv. Activating bodhichitta and a meditation on compassion.
Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. In the dalai lamaa book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to. They help people keep their ideas steady, thus improving concentration and control. And if you cant help them, at least dont hurt them. If we have these, even if we are surrounded by hostility, we will feel little disturbance. Developing compassion some of my friends have told me that, while love and compassion are marvelous and good, they are not really very relevant. The dalai lama is one of the most inspirational spiritual teachers living today. The basic sources of happiness are a good heart, compassion, and love. With meditation, you can achieve salvation and you will witness nirvana. The worlds most famous simple monk is far from simple and more than just a monk. Read the dalai lamas little book of inner peace online by dalai.
This book is one of a series of bitesized introductions that make his writing accessible to everybody. Read online the dalai lamas book of transformation pdf book by. Dalai lama xiv quote from compassion or competition. After his talk, his holiness answers questions from the audience.
Within traditional buddhist practice, lkm is considered. The third volume in a multivolume collection presenting the dalai lamas comprehensive explanation of the role of the mind in samsara and the realization of nirvana, which is the minds own ultimate nature. These meditation techniques of the dalai lama work at the mind level. A collection of inspirational and moving quotations of the ages, 2003, linda pendleton. Based on the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashila a translation of which is included, this is the most extensive commentary given by the dalai lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. The exiled spiritual head of the tibetan people, he is a nobel peace laureate, a congressional gold medal recipient, and a remarkable teacher and scholar who has authored over one hundred books. Fortunately, the mind can be trained in compassion, and the mind thus trained with the qualities of love, empathy, kindness, and respect for others is ready for the practice of the great completeness dzogchen, which is considered the pinnacle of spiritual practice in the nyingma tradition of tibetan buddhism. Barry boyce is there as the dalai lama displays the many faces that make him such a unique and important figure. He structured the presentation according to the teachings of the four noble truths and expanded their meaning to cover most of the topics of tibetan buddhism. Whereas other types of mindfulness meditation encourage nonjudgmental awareness of experiences in the present moment by focusing on bodily or other sensorial experience, affective states, thoughts, or images, cm focuses awareness upon alleviation of the suffering of all sentient beings, and lkm upon loving and kind concern for their. That generates a spirit of friendship in which there is less need to hide what we feel or what we are doing. The dalai lama s combination of superb intellect, power of exposition, and practical implementation are evident in these lectures.
The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of wellbeing becomes. An introduction to the life and teachings of the dalai lama, teacher, educator. Otherwise the lives of our children and their children are more likely to be unhappy, desperate and short. The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor. Meditation techniques of the dalai lama meditation. In fact, the dalai lama says there are two key factors to happiness that have nothing to do with selfcompassion. Oct 23, 2016 in simple terms, compassion and love can be defined as positive thoughts and feelings that give rise to such essential things in life as hope, courage, determination and inner strength. These meditation exercises are believed to broaden attention, enhance positive emotions, and lessen negative emotional states. The unassailable path of love, compassion, and meditation core teachings of dalai lama book 7 kindle edition by lama, dalai.
Marianne williamson shared this quote via her facebook account and it received a tremendous reception. Dalai lama on meditation new york times article on meditation by the dalai lama if humanity is to survive, happiness and inner balance are crucial. Read the dalai lamas little book of inner peace by dalai lama for free with. This book is based upon a series of lectures given by h. Below are excerpts from a fascinating article written by the dalai lama tenzin gyatso and published in the new york times. I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. What the dalai lama taught daniel goleman about emotional. The dalai lama, in his infinite wisdom and compassion and love, maintains that we could completely e. Books the 14th dalai lama his holiness the dalai lama. In the buddhist tradition, compassion and love are seen as two aspects of same thing. Or that you have to love yourself before you love others. The dalai lamas book of love and compassion by dalai lama.
This allday conference will bring leading scientists and educators into dialogue with his holiness the dalai lama to discuss the state of current research on empathy and compassion, the scientific study of meditation practices for cultivating compassion, and the implementation of such meditation programs. His holiness the dalai lama s talk on love and compassion a way of life at the bihar judicial academy in patna, bihar, india on january 18, 2020. From the age of 16, he was inducted with enormous responsibility in the face of political issues in tibet. In the first half of this book, his holines the dalai lama dispenses the simple wisdom so familiar to readers of some of his other texts. Ok, maybe he didnt cut them down himself, but his army of lumberjack monks might have.
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