See more ideas about dalai lama, inspirational quotes, words. Oct 01, 2001 the dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world. Jan 21, 2017 home dalai lama the mantra om mani padme hum, by the dalai lama. In honor of valentines day, here are some dalai lama teachings regarding love, relationship and spiritual sexuality. May 14, 2015 practice some selfcompassion exercises, shared in great detail in his book. We shouldnt think that self is something that is originally there and then eliminated in meditation. 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. The dalai lamas translator explains why being kind to. 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.
Living the compassionate life the dalai lama lions roar. Home dalai lama the mantra om mani padme hum, by the dalai lama. Otherwise the lives of our children and their children are more likely to be unhappy, desperate and short. 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. The dalai lamas favorite prayer that gives me goosebumps. By presenting many simple exercises and documenting the powerful examples of many ordinary citizens and nobel peace prize laureates, nawang khechog invites us to practice kindness. It is beneficial to recite the mantra om mani padme hum, but while you are doing it, you should be thinking of its meaning, for the meaning of the six syllables is great and vast. Celebrating the compassion of his holiness the dalai lama fpmt. Compassion and the role of women his holiness the dalai lamas remarks to a group of women about their role in promoting human values during their meeting at. He writes about practical ways we can easily transform difficult emotions into love and compassion in our everyday lives. In the first selection titled contentment, joy, and living well, he affirms the spiritual qualities we are born with. His holiness the 14th dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, is head of state and the spiritual leader of tibet. Compassion and the role of women his holiness the dalai lama s remarks to a group of women about their role in promoting human values during their meeting at his residence in dharamsala, hp, india on march 9, 2018.
Its extracted from a guide to bodhisattvas way of life, by shantideva, a buddhist master from the monastic university of nalanda. The dalai lamas are believed to be manifestations of avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion and patron saint of tibet. Due to the minds dwelling in the meaning of emptiness, dualistic appearance becomes lighter, and at the same time the mind itself becomes more subtle. One of my favorite mantras is the mantra of love and compassion, om mani pedmay hung, which literally means the jewel is in the lotus or the buddha is within. In the dalai lamaa book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. Developing compassion some of my friends have told me that, while love and compassion are marvelous and good, they are not really very relevant. When these two aspects compassion and wisdom are practiced in union, wisdom grows more profound, and the sense of duality diminishes. From his holiness the dalai lamas the little book of buddhism compassion and love are not mere luxuries. When i broadcast part of this chant on my folk show on religion and belief i had a number of requests for the full chant.
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. The dalai lama describes the process of death we can all agree that the fear of death is the most fundamental fear that all humans face in their lives. Jul 18, 2019 the dalai lama describes the process of death we can all agree that the fear of death is the most fundamental fear that all humans face in their lives. Practice some selfcompassion exercises, shared in great detail in his book. With meditation, you can achieve salvation and you will witness nirvana. Dalai lamas teachings on love, sex and happy relationships. His holiness the dalai lama compassion and the individual, the global community and the need for universal responsibility, a human approach to world peace, words of truth prayer, scheduled teachings, a variety of items featuring his holiness the dalai. The common enemy of all religious disciplines is selfishness of mind.
It is a powerful and sacred chant for healing which was sung by the dalai lama for hours to help the passing over, from this life to the next with joy and peace, of a friend a. The dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world. The relevance of ancient nalanda teachings in our modern times. 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. The mantra is in fact not chanted by his holiness but by hein braat, a, self effacing dutchman whose devotion to chant and mantra has over many years produced many extraordinary versions of some of the most sacred chants and beloved mantras in the canon of mantra. His holiness the dalai lama describes how the love and affection received by children from their parents and family plants the seeds for future. Im embarrassed to report that our previous posting dalai lamas healing mantra is incorrect. 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. One involves taking several deep breaths, and pausing in silence, he writes, to. The dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world this book is one of a series of bitesized introductions that make his writing accessible to everybody in the dalai lamaa book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives he explores the fundamentals of the buddhas teaching, from basic advice on how to love more fully to the importance of compassion whoever you are, whatever you believe, this book has.
At the age of 2, the child, named lhamo dhondup was recognized as the reincarnation of the th dalai lama. If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. Dalai lama chanting the the mantra of the perfection of wisdom, kalachakra 2012, bodhgaya. The dalai lamas book of love and compassion by dalai lama xiv. Again, in marriage, the love between husband and wife particularly at the beginning. The dalai lamas little book of compassion by his holiness. The dalai lama presents a downtoearth spin about love and compassion in a way we can all relate to. Elsewhere in an open heart, the dalai lama ponders meditation as a spiritual practice enabling individuals to tame the afflictive emotions of hatred, anger, attachment, and jealousy. His holiness the dalai lama is the actual living compassion buddha, so besides hearing his holy speech, even just seeing his holy body is great purificationit makes preparation in our mind for us to be liberated from the oceans of samsaric suffering and plants the. Top 25 love and compassion quotes of 181 az quotes. During my retreat at tushita meditation center in india, we recited a prayer every morning and evening. In the dalai lama a book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. In this sense, there is no need for temple or church, for mosque or synagogue, no need for complicated philosophy, doctrine, or dogma.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries dalai lama quotes from. By love the dalai lama refers to the genuine respect for the wellbeing of others. In this volume, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives. These meditation techniques of the dalai lama work at the mind level. 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.
After his talk, his holiness answers questions from the audience. The qualities of his holiness the dalai lama lama yeshe. One involves taking several deep breaths, and pausing in silence, he writes, to bring to mind an image of compassion. They claim that anger and hatred are so much a part of human nature that humanity will always be dominated by them. This book is one of a series of bitesized introductions that make his writing accessible to everybody. As the source both of inner and external peace, they are fundamental to the survival of our species. I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. In the buddhist tradition, compassion and love are seen as two aspects of same thing. If the dalai lama was really all about love and compassion, he wouldnt be running around murdering trees to print his books. We may try to forget our uncertainty as to what happens in the afterlife, but the fear is ever present, always just below the surface. The text for this book was taken from a series of public lectures given by his holiness the dalai lama in london during may of 1993. 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. Dalai lama compassion and the role of women facebook.
The mantra om mani padme hum, by the dalai lama by buddhism now on 21 january 2017 2. The dalai lamas little book of buddhism by dalai lama. The essence of love and compassion is understanding, the ability to recognize the physical, material, and psychological suffering of others, to put ourselves inside the skin of the other. Developing wisdom, says the dalai lama, is a process of bringing our. Great compassion buddha and his holiness the dalai lama. For instance, the love parents feel of their child is often strongly associated with their own emotional needs, so it is not fully compassionate. Dalai lama teachings,latest hhdl teachings in dharamsala. His holiness the dalai lama will speak on the relevance of ancient nalanda teachings in our modern times hosted by goa university at the kala academy auditorium in goa, india on december 11, 2019. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion.
When we see his holiness the dalai lama, what we are actually seeing is the holy body of the compassion buddha in human form. Awakening kindness is an inspiring and practical guide to nurture and nourish the expression of kindness and compassion in every day life. Many forms of compassionate feeling are mixed with desire and attachment. 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. Remembering the kindness of his holiness the dalai lama and the tibetan people was composed by lama zopa rinpoche especially for the success of his holiness the dalai lamas wishes, and in particular for the tibetan people, and for there to be perfect peace and happiness in the world and for all sentient beings to achieve enlightenment. Our world, they say, is not a place where such beliefs have much influence or power. Dalai lama love and compassion are necessities, not. Jun 16, 2016 these meditation techniques of the dalai lama work at the mind level. That prayer happens to be one of the dalai lamas favorite prayersand now its one of mine also. From his holiness the dalai lama s the little book of buddhism compassion and love are not mere luxuries. Books and teachings by his holiness the dalai lama fpmt. Warmheartedness and concern for others are a part of human nature and are at the core of positive human values.
Dalai lama is one of the most renowned and loved spiritual leaders in the world this book is one of a series of bite sized introductions that make his writing accessible to everybody in the dalai lama a book of love and compassion, his holiness describes how to bring love and compassion into our daily lives he explores the fundamentals of the buddha s teaching, from basic advice on how to love. Awakening kindness book by nawang khechog, his holiness the. They help people keep their ideas steady, thus improving concentration and control. Samsara, nirvana, and buddha nature library of wisdom and compassion vol 3. The mantra om mani padme hum, by the dalai lama buddhism now. Im embarrassed to report that our previous posting dalai lama s healing mantra is incorrect. Activating bodhichitta and a meditation on compassion. For it is just this which causes ignorance, anger and passion, which are at the root of all the troubles of the world. Ok, maybe he didnt cut them down himself, but his army of lumberjack monks might have. The movement for embracing compassion organizes events in support of tibetan art, focusing on the creation of special projects. We go inside their body, feelings, and mental formations, and witness for ourselves their suffering. The dalai lama will be giving a threeday course, training of the mind, at the wembley conference centre 0181 902 0902 starting today10.
Love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness. Theres also one extra thing to add with respect to his holiness the dalai lama, which is that guru shakyamuni buddha himself predicted that his holiness would be the incarnation of the buddha of compassion, the dharma king working for sentient beings in the land of snows, tibet. Showing all quotes that contain dalai lama compassion. Here it is in its entirety, as it was recorded on mp3.
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