In the essay “Ethics and the New Genetics” by the Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) the reader is informed on the wonders of all of the biogenetic advancements that are currently taking place. In addition to that, the reader is also informed of all the threats...
The rationale of the Dalai Lama has been a concept passed down from many generations. Being a line of reincarnations, very rarely have the morals deviated from the original Dalai Lama. Said to embody compassion, the Dalai Lama defined his duty to serve humanity. In...
What began as the response of a young man to the suffering he witnessed, which occurred centuries before Christ was born, became a global philosophy that millions of individuals would eventually model their existences after. That young man was Siddhartha Gautama, and that philosophy is...
The history of Tibet and China provides a basic understanding of the core issues facing China’s invasion of Tibet. Additionally, the history of spiritual figures such as the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama provide a better understanding of Tibetan values and cultural relativeness. When...
The Dalai Lama is a spiritual and political leader, who elects to be called a “Tibetan Buddhist Monk”. He is depicting himself as a humble – down to earth religious leader. However, his appearance on global platforms seems to contradict the image of a pious...
In Western society, happiness is frequently misconstrued as the pursuit of immediate, fleeting pleasures, often tied to material possessions or physical gratification. This perspective, although not inherently negative, distorts the true essence of happiness and can prove detrimental to an individual’s well-being. The Dalai Lama,...
