He was born on 6 july 1935, to a farming family, at the hamlet of taktser in northeastern tibet. Now there are many, many people in the world, but relatively few with whom we interact, and even fewer who cause us problems. Bao luu was born in vietnam and currently lives in the united states. 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. Believing that a persons goal in life is to be happy, and that the causes of unhappiness are primarily internal bouts of anger, attachment and. In my case, its when my staff do something carelessly, then my. The current dalai lama is the 14th to hold the position and a winner of the nobel peace prize. It is far more appropriate than detachment because of the negative connotations detachment possesses in english. The wisdom of compassion offers rare insights into the dalai lamas life and his efforts to translate compassion into action through deeply engaging, behindthescene stories about his interactions with remarkable people from all walks of life this is the dalai lama at his most human, and most humane. So when you come across such a chance for practicing patience and tolerance, you should treat it with gratitude.
The dalai lama, a staunch supporter of nonviolence, has repeatedly voiced his opposition to war and cruelty to others, including animals. The dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world. He met with pope john paul ii and is an advocate for peace in his native tibet. Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. This book is one of a series of bitesized introductions that make his writing accessible to everybody. Detachment in buddhism is an oftmisunderstood teaching in the west, partially because of the difficulties in translating buddhist texts.
The dalai lama travels extensively, promoting kindness and compassion, interfaith understanding, respect for the environment, and, above all, world peace. Viveka and viraaga are the two paali words which have been translated as detachment. Lessons in detachment for the highly compassionate empath. Now scientists even say, basic human nature is compassionate, he said. Tomorrows events depend very much on todays actions. And this is why unpleasant events are news, compassionate activities are so much part of daily life that they are taken for granted and, therefore, largely ignored. He fled the chinese oppression in 1959 and in the late 1960s, with his chief disciple, lama thubten zopa rinpoche, began teaching buddhism to westerners at their kopan monastery, kathmandu, nepal. It has been compiled and coauthored by one of his chief western disciples, the american nun thubten chodron. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a firm commitment founded on reason. Compassionate detachment can be defined as the way in which i relate to others when i allow them to deal with their own problems and become responsible for their own issues, while i express a loving concern for the nature of their current predicament, and simultaneously stay detached from the outcome this definition is the compilation of other. Dalai lama take some action with compassion today and remember, we are more connected than we know so. We see how he approaches the world with playfulness, optimism, and a profound. Raaga is a close relation of upaadaana grasping which, within the causal chain binding human beings to repeated births, grows from ta. As a result, our own serenity and inner strength will increase.
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. Dalai lama april 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. Each of us face problems on a daily basis that often seem overwhelming and insoluble. So far i have been discussing mainly the mental benefits of compassion, but it contributes to good physical health as well, according to my personal experience, mental stability and. Dalai lama is a buddhist leader, widely known as the ethic of compassion, has made a discussion on nying je chenmo, compassion. Dalai lamas are the head monks of the gelugpa lineage of tibetan buddhism. He offers profound insights into the current ecological crisis, the political problems in tibet, the nature of suffering, and much more. Lessons from the life and teachings of his holiness the dalai lama. The most crucial use of knowledge and education is to understand the importance of developing a good heart. We are all the samemembers of the same human family. In the dalai lama s little book of compassion, the dalai lama tells us that while suffering is a given, we can overcome it by taking the path of compassion in seven concise chapters, his holiness explores the way of compassion by sharing his thoughts on contentment, joy, living well, facing. How the courage to be compassionate can transform our lives, thupten jinpa, the dalai lamas englishlanguage translator and a visiting scholar at stanford. He was born in a small village called takster in northeastern tibet.
In the dalai lamaa book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. 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. Articles and messages relating to his holiness the dalai lamas commitment to promote basic human values. Showing all quotes that contain dalai lama compassion. In how to be compassionate, his holiness reveals basic mistakes of attitude that lead us to inner turmoil, and how we can correct them to achieve a better tomorrow. The dalai lamas translator explains why being kind to. In addition to these short essays on specific topics, the dalai lama candidly responds to questions from students around the world. He demonstrates precisely how opening our hearts and minds to other people is the best way to overcome the misguided ideas that are at the root of all our problems. The authorschan previously cowrote the wisdom of forgiveness 2004 with the dalai lamabring forth numerous stories of empathy and consideration that they have personally witnessed. Tales of kindness and understanding from the dalai lama.
Daniel goleman the father of emotional intelligence wrote a very interesting book a force for good which looks at the dalai lama s vision for a better and more compassionate world. Click on the audio link above to listen online to a recording of this talk and read along with the unedited transcripts, provided. Dalai lama xiv a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change even if they behave negatively or hurt you. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, is the head of state and spiritual leader of the tibetan people. Two talks at stanford emphasize the need for dialogue in resolving conflict, and the need for compassion that extends beyond creeds and beliefs. The dalai lama is universally respected as a spokesman for the peaceful and compassionate resolution of conflict. A talk given by kyabje lama thubten zopa rinpoche during a threeday series of teachings by his holiness the dalai lama in new york, in august 1999. Compassion, meditation, and outrage with dalai lama translator. Our feelings of responsibility for others gives rise to a wish to help them actively overcome their problems. Simultaneously compassionate detachment is also respecting ourselves enough to not take the clients challenges on as our own and realizing that to do so serves good purpose for no one. 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. This collection of writings hones in on the dalai lamas most fundamental belief. In the dalai lamas little book of compassion, the dalai lama tells us that while suffering is a given, we can overcome it by taking the path of compassion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The meaning to me is, that if you are not practicing compassion for others in your own life, then you will not be improving the worlds amount of compassion. This books conundrum is that most of the families described here have ended up grateful for experiences they would have done anything to avoid. Both words emphasize the giving up of cravings or desires, which has led to the. Thupten jinpa langri has been the principal english translator for the dalai lama since 1985, translating and editing over ten books in that time. Dalai lama hope for a compassionate world facebook. In seven concise chapters, his holiness explores the way of compassion by sharing his thoughts on contentment, joy, living well, facing death, dealing with anger, giving and receiving, and. The importance of compassion in daily life lama yeshe. Buy the power of compassion by dalai lama, his holiness the isbn. The library of wisdom and compassion collects the dalai lama s decades of presentations of every step of the path to enlightenment. In a recent interview, the dalai lama reveals that hes just like us, and sometimes gets angry. 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.
Detachment and compassion in buddhism hindu website. Compassion is a critical element of emotional intelligence which is considered one of the key skills for now and even more important for the future. His holiness the xivth dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, is the spiritual and temporal leader of the tibetan people. 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. 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. 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. Dalai lama stresses compassion, harmony in indy visit. In it ptaah shares the following on compassion with detachment. 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. In contemporary usage, compassion brings to mind outwardmoving concern for others, while detachment suggests aloofness and withdrawal from the world. Dalai lama buddhism is a religion which is adopted by millions of people all over the world, may be because it is practical, technical and liberating.
In translations of early buddhist writings, the pali word nekkhamma is often translated as detachment or renunciation. The primary meaning of viveka is separation, aloofness, seclusion. Lama thubten yeshe 19351984 was born in tibet and educated at the great sera monastic university. The dalai lama s book of love and compassion by dalai lama accessibility books library as well as its powerful features, including thousands and thousands of title from favorite author, along with the capability to read or download hundreds of boos on your pc or smartphone in minutes. How to be compassionate by his holiness the dalai lama. The dalai lama talks about compassion, respect youtube. The dalai lama is a man known for sharing wisdom and enlightenment. Samsara, nirvana, and buddha nature library of wisdom and compassion vol 3.
Why leaders should be mindful, selfless, and compassionate. So if you are compassionate, then you will be happy and the world will be happy. Detachment, nonviolence and compassion study buddhism. Detachment in buddhism is connected with renunciation. Compassion is one of the main tenets of hh dalai lamas preachings. As you grow in awareness and expand your consciousness you will find that your view of your world also expands. This generous and gentle book contains some of the most beloved teachings on compassion that the dalai lama has ever offered a personal invitation to happiness from the nobel peace prizewinner himself. The later commentarial tradition, however, identifies three forms of viveka. The dalai lamas book of love and compassion paperback february 25, 2002. The power of compassion paperback january 1, 1995 by dalai lama author visit amazon s dalai lama page. One of my favorite quotes on compassion is from the book ptaah the gift, by jani king.
The word renunciation in english is also misleading, for it implies that we have to give up everything and go live in a cave. Here i have collected some of the most powerful quotes from the dalai lama that will inspire you to live a more compassionate life, filled with happiness and wisdom. If you feel that you are not loved well enough, or if your ability to love and to be compassionate is not as developed as you would love to, this little booklet might be just the thing that you. David michie the dalai lamas cat 3 books bundle collection the dalai lama s cat, the art of purring, the power of meow by the dalai lama s cat by david michie, 9781401940584 9781401940584.
Therefore, our compassion for others does not change even if they behave negatively. Compassionate detachment is respecting our clients power enough to not rescue them while extending loving compassion to them in the present moment. Heres a list of 14 quotes by him on how to live a compassionate life. The compassionate life by dalai lama xiv goodreads. Buy a cheap copy of the compassionate life book by dalai lama xiv.
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