The art of happiness a handbook for life is a book written by psychiatrist howard c. The current dalai lama is the 14th dalai lama and also the longest lived incumbent. Ably translated into english by jeffrey hopkins, the meaning of life. Tenzin gyatso, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the spiritual and temporal leader of the tibetan people. The common enemy of all religious disciplines is selfishness of mind. The core teachings of the dalai lama series begins with this small book of teachings by his holiness, the perfect introduction to traditional tibetan buddhist thought and practice. This book is the second volume of a trilogy written by hh the dalai lama.
Narrated by douglas carlton abrams, francois chau, and peter francis james. It contains tips and advice from the dalai lama on how to be happy. My search led me to the art of happiness, a book based on psychiatrist howard c. Nevertheless, if youve ever faced such pain in your own life, you know that you instantly start to search meaning in it. Read the meaning of life buddhist perspectives on cause and effect by his holiness.
I dont know whether the universe, with its countless galaxies, stars and planets, has a deeper meaning or not, but at the very least, it is clear. The buddhist worldview, life impelled by ignorance, levels of the path, the value of altruism, and compassion and wisdom combined, with a foreword by richard gere and introduction by the translator jeffery hopkins. In the future, if the dalai lama s institution is no longer relevant or useful and our present situation changes, then the dalai lama s institution will cease to exist. As is illustrated by the quote above, the dalai lama believes that the very purpose of our existence is to seek happiness. The dalai lama is from a small village in tibet, which is now under chinese control. Using the traditional buddhist allegorical image of the wheel of life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent origination, the dalai lama deftly illustrates how our existence, though fleeting and often full of woes, brims with the potential for peace and happiness. Buddhist perspectives on cause and effect kindle edition by dalai lamai, his holiness the, richard gere, richard gere, jeffrey hopkins. 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. Buddhist perspectives on cause and effect was written by his holiness, the dali lama for people seeking to develop a deeper understanding of buddhist perspectives on existential questions of meaning, purpose, and responsibility. Jeffrey hopkins teaches tibetan studies at the university of virginia in charlottesville, where he founded programs in buddhist studies and tibetan studies.
For it is just this which causes ignorance, anger and passion, which are at the root of all the troubles of the world. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective by dalai lama xiv. The dalai lama in conversation with leading thinkers on climate change. Lasting happiness in a changing world, and more on. The meaning of life, from confucius to the dalai lama scot hull delivered 1232017 unitarian universalist congregation of frederick what is the meaning of life. His holiness the dalai lama has kindly grace the occasion by giving a public lecture on meaning of life and secular ethics at thayagraj. The dalai lama in his recent book, the universe in a single atom 2005 has described the link between meditation and spirituality.
The meaning of life, from confucius to the dalai lama. Here, the dalai lama has very skillfully examined the existential questions of meaning, purpose, and responsibility in life, basing his explanations on the buddhas teaching of dependent arising, showing how every aspect of our sufferingunhappiness, pain, even old age and deathcan be ultimately uprooted through a profound understanding of our true nature. For a simple man, the dalai lama has had a very complicated life. The dalai lama never shies away from the big questions. We selected the best 5 books written by the dalai lama aimed to people that are interested in learning buddhism. He describes some of the major buddhist artworks that illustrate the cosmology and metaphysics of buddhism. He frequently describes himself as a simple buddhist monk. May 05, 2019 looking inspirational dalai lama quotes on how to live your best life. There is a concluding section on tantra, a uniquely tibetan practice. The 14th and current dalai lama is tenzin gyatso, who lives as a refugee in india. The meaning of life by dalai lama using the traditional buddhist allegorical image of the wheel of life and the teaching of the twelve links. Each of us struggles with the existential questions of meaning, purpose, and responsibility. The dalai lama s talk is from his the quest for happiness public talk. The dalai lama on science and spirituality brain pickings.
The meaning of life ebook, his holiness the dalai lama. To celebrate his birthday, were listing off our eight favorites one for every decade of the dalai lamas life to create a sort of dalai lamas greatest hits. The meaning of life is a collection of lectures given in london in 1984 on the buddhist worldview, before he. Use our list as your guide, and start building your. Hes lived most of his life in exile, and he tells his story in this moving autobiography. I think it is better for the average person to remain with the practices of morality and concentration described earlier in the book. The meaning of life brings together the theory of buddhist teachings and the practice of ordinary life. We are here for one hundred years at the very most. Dalai lama xiv books list of books by author dalai lama xiv. The fourteenth dalai lama the purpose of life one great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it consciously or not. In this book the dalai lama offers guidance for developing a daily practice in the quest to find true fulfilment. The meaning of life by dalai lama xiv and ken mcleod. I love questions like this, and this one, this greatgrandmother of questions, this one is an old friend of mine.
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. Cutler based on a series of interviews which he held with the dalai lama, and augmented by some of the dalai lama s public talks. One area of possible research on meditation could be what the tibetan tradition describes as the experience of the clear light state. Buy a cheap copy of the meaning of life from a buddhist. Cutler quotes the dalai lama at length, providing context and describing some details of the settings in which the interviews took place, as well as adding his own reflections on issues raised. Well structured by cutler, the simple, and yet profound wisdom of dalai lama can have life changing effects on almost anyone. The dalai lamas expositionthorough, gentle and precisereflects the depth and breadth of his training, communicating the living quality of the tradition. He was one of sixteen children born into the family, nine of whom had died in infancy. A book for your perennial rereading list, the art of happiness is a rare amalgam containing the best of two worlds. The point of life, after all, isnt just to eat, sleep, brush our teeth, get married, work, travel, etc. 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.
The meaning of life audiobook by his holiness the dalai. The wheel of life book by dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins. The name is a combination of the mongolic word dalai meaning. See all books authored by dalai lama xiv, including the art of happiness. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective by dalai. It talks about his upbringings to his life at present day and how the political situation of his country has affected him. Dalai lamas are important monks of the gelug school, the newest school of tibetan buddhism, which was formally headed by the ganden tripas. In the meaning of life the dalai lama presents the basic worldview of. The first volume is the buddhism of tibet and the third one is the middle wayfait. This account also corresponds with tj norbus observations above. Using the traditional buddhist allegorical image of the wheel of life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the meaning of life. There is no one more suited to introduce beginnersand remind seasoned practitioners of the fundamentals of tibetan buddhism than his holiness the dalai lama.
Tenzin gyatso, shortened from jetsun jamphel ngawang lobsang yeshe tenzin gyatso. 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. The original autobiography of his holiness the dalai lama of tibet is a very honest story about his holiness the dalai lama. Shambhala sun conveys his personal warmth and compassion. This is a translation of lectures given by the dalai lama. Oct 16, 2018 his holiness the 14th dalai lama of tibet photograph.
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 meaning of life by dalai lama xiv, 9780861711734, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the meaning of life. The dalai lamas little book of buddhism by dalai lama. Cutler interviewing the 14th dalai lama about happiness. Best five books written by the dalai lama on buddhism. This book is the account of a historic dialogue between leading western scientists and the dalai lama of tibet. 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. Subtitled buddhist perspectives on cause and effect, these include the buddhist worldview, life impelled by ignorance, levels of the path, the value of altruism, and compassion and wisdom combined. Dalai lama is a title given by the tibetan people for the foremost spiritual leader of the gelug or yellow hat school of tibetan buddhism, the newest of the classical schools of tibetan buddhism. Jul 06, 2019 in a classic pico iyer interview with the dalai lama from the turn of the century, his holiness shared an intimate glimpse of a day in the life of a global religious leader. The art of happiness pdf summary dalai lama 12min blog. The dalai lama is the author of numerous books on buddhism. 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.
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. Published by wisdom publications, 2018 ecology, ethics, and interdependence. In the meaning of life, the dalai lama examines these questions from the buddhist perspective, skillfully guiding us to a clearer understanding which can liberate us from the prison of selfishness and suffering. Touching and transformative, the compassionate life is a personal invitation from one of the worlds most gifted teachers to live a life of happiness, joy, and true prosperity. The meaning of life by dalai lama overdrive rakuten. Jun 15, 2000 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. Apr 15, 2015 desmond tutu welcomes the dalai lama to the international peace conference in hiroshima in 2006. He is the author of numerous books, including the good heart, the meaning of life, the world of tibetan buddhism, and the compassionate life. The dalai lama has written dozens of books, aimed at everyone from practicing buddhists to people on the street. Lasting happiness in a changing world audiobook written by dalai lama, desmond tutu, douglas carlton abrams. Collected here for the first time are four of the dalai lama s most accessible and inspiring teachings on compassion.
During that period we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. The art of happiness is not just a mere checklist of some suggested methods to which one should adhere in order to attain happiness. This is a unique book of the dalai lama s thought on how he sees himself, buddhism, the world at war, the meaning of freedom, busy modern life, its challenges and how to master them. Read the meaning of life buddhist perspectives on cause and effect by his holiness the dalai lama available from rakuten kobo. Nov 18, 2015 his holiness the dalai lama answers a students question on what it means to lead a successful life in this short video clip from his talk at the indian institute of technology iit madras in chennai, tamil nadu, india on november 10, 2015. The art of happiness riverhead, 1998, isbn 1573221112 is a book by the 14th dalai lama and howard cutler, a psychiatrist who posed questions to the dalai lama. Dalai lama definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The dalai lama is the head of the monks in tibetan buddhism. I also enjoyed how practical some of the teachings could be. The dalai lama is also considered to be the successor in a line of tulkus who are believed to be incarnations of avalokitesvara, a bodhisattva of compassion. Dec 04, 2019 explore the life of lhamo thondup, tibets dalai lamawho has aimed to establish tibet as a democratic state for nearly 50 yearson. Dalai lama quotes are full of inspiration and practical wisdom that can help people to change their. Listen to the meaning of life by dalai lama xiv, ken mcleod for free with a 30 day free trial.
The dalai lamas little book of inner peace the essential life and. Tenzin choejor with an eye to the complementarity between buddhism, which has been exploring the human mind for millennia, and western science, whose neuroscience and psychology are barely a century and a half old, the dalai lama writes in the preface to the book. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Revolving around three key moments of consciousnesssleep, dreams, and deaththe conversations recorded here are both engrossing and highly readable. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Happiness tips from the dalai lama daring to live fully. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective 9780861710966.
The dalai lama presents the basic worldview of buddhism while offering answers to some of life s most profound and challenging questions. Dalai lama and desmond tutu collaborate on book of joy. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective paperback. The meaning of life by dalai lama full audiobook youtube.
Tenzin gyatso, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the spiritual leader of the tibetan people. The meaning of life ebook by dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins. Cutler based on a series of interviews which he held with the dalai lama, and augmented by some of the dalai lamas public talks. The meaning of life ebook by his holiness the dalai lama. Personally, i feel the institution of the dalai lama has served its purpose. The meaning of life from a buddhist perspective book. This is a unique book of the dalai lamas thought on how he sees himself, buddhism, the world at war, the meaning of freedom, busy modern life, its challenges. Because once upon a time, i wanted to be a philosopher. Hh the dalai lama, in this book, recommends that the practice of buddhism by westerners must be adapted to west. Much of this material the dalai lama also covers in an earlier book called the meaning of life. Dalai lama finding purpose in life peterholloway1953.
The meaning of life ebook by dalai lama, jeffrey hopkins, richard. For centuries, millions upon millions of people have s. This is the dalai lama at his most human, and most humane. The main part of the meaning of life is the text of five lectures the dalai lama gave in london in 1984.
Rather, it is through a spiritual journey with the dalai lama that we learn how to live a fulfilling life by seeing his buddhist and humanistic principles being applied to everyday problems and challenges. Robert thurman interviews the dalai lama on the subject of tibetan independence, and what the west can do to help. Mar 01, 2019 the mission of the dalai lama as bodhisattva focuses on helping human beings to achieve enlightenment and as author he wrote dozens of books aimed to reach his goal. Buddhist perspectives on cause and effect ebook written by dalai lama.
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