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En mis propias palabras in my own words audiobook by. We have read about his near escape from tibet after the chinese invasion, his nobel peace prize, and his friendships with world leaders, hollywood actors, and scientists around the world. Thus dalai lama s new book, my spiritual journey 2010 initially appeared in french in 2009. Peace means solving these differences through peaceful means. Being raised in the christian faith, i have limited knowledge on buddhism. Dalai lama xiv 4,221 followers jetsun jamphel ngawang lobsang yeshe tenzin gyatso born lhamo dondrub, the 14th dalai lama, is a practicing member of the gelug school of tibetan buddhism and is influential as a nobel peace prize laureate, the worlds most famous buddhist monk, and the leader of the exiled tibetan government in india. His holiness the dalai lama was born in 1935, and enthroned as the reincarnation of the thirteenth dalai lama in 1940. If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun. His holiness the dalai lama is celebrated as buddhisms preeminent spiritual master and teacher, embodying the highest a. As the political and spiritual leader of the chinese province of tibet, the dalai lamas tireless and decadeslong work as a builder of bridges, seeker of peace, and campaigner for tibetan independence has elevated him into one of the worlds great. What buddhists need to understand is that the institution of dalai lamas, since the time of the fifth dalai lama has merged religion with politics so thoroughly and for so long, that the practice is rarely questioned. Serving as the perfect introduction to the dalai lamas philosophy, both buddhist and secular, in my own words.
In my own words an introduction to my teachings and philosophy by h. We are all the same as human beings, and we experience the same fears, the same hopes, the same uncertainties. Ultimately, his holiness calls for the celebration of diversity and the recognition of interdependence that breeds a sense of universal responsibilitywhich must govern all of our relationships in this increasingly fragmented world. Buy a discounted paperback of in my own words online from australias. Gems of wisdom his holiness the 14th dalai lama facebook. A sampling of the dalai lamas thoughts on buddhist practices. Written by dalai lama, audiobook narrated by josue morales. An introduction to my teachings and philosophy lama, dalai, mehrotra, rajiv, mehrotra, rajiv on. See all books authored by dalai lama xiv, including the art of happiness. In my own words, an introduction to my teachings and philosophy. About the author his holiness the dalai lama is the 14th and current dalai lama. The dalai lama s appeal to the worldso many books by or with the dalai lama have been written in english that i was surprised to learn that the dalai lama has also published original books in other languages.
One great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it consciously or not. Apr 03, 2020 a few wordsfrom the dalai lamafor lents last lap. In my own words, an introduction to my teachings and. So buddha might have been wrong, the dalai lama might be wrong. With beyond religion he elaborates and deepens his vision for the nonreligious waya path to lead an ethical, happy, and spiritual life. Wise persons take my words as a goldsmith buys his gold, after cutting, melting, and rub. In my own words provides a brief explanation of his foundational beliefs and opinions on how they apply in various circles of influence. The dalai lama has devoted his life since then to the pursuit of humanitarian and environmental causes, global peace, and dialogue between religions and peoples of all horizons. Read in my own words by his holiness, the dalai lama available from rakuten kobo.
The dalai lamas book of wisdom thorsons classics edition his holiness the. Dalai lama xiv books list of books by author dalai lama xiv. En mis propias palabras in my own words by dalai lama. This collection eschews prolonged lessons in favor of short snippets often just two sentences in length. The world knows the public face of the fourteenth dalai lama. May 31, 2012 the dalai lamas book of wisdom ebook written by his holiness the dalai lama.
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Serving as the perfect introduction to the dalai lama s philosophy, both buddhist and secular, in my own words is just the book for gleaning insights into the mind of one of the worlds greatest spiritual icons. In this challenging collection of the dalai lamas wisdo. In my own words by his holiness the dalai lama, rajiv mehrotra. His holiness the dalai lama is celebrated as buddhisms preeminent. His teachings are pure and just what our world needs right now. In my own words contains his holiness the dalai lama s thoughts organized into these chapters. In my own words by rajiv mehrota, is a very loving book.
Coming from anyone else of similar renown, the authors characterization of himself as a simple buddhist monk would sound falsely selfeffacing. In this challenging collection of the dalai lama s wisdom, the religious leader reflects on suffering, happiness, love, and truth, and emphasises the need to transform the human mind if we are to find real fulfilment. 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. An introduction to my teachings and philosophy book online at best prices in india on amazon. Dec 23, 2016 in a passage from the new book, his holiness the dalai lama describes how recognizing others suffering helps to lessen ones own pain. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. The dalai lama often likes to quote a famous verse from the dense array sutra. Quotations by dalai lama, tibetan leader, born july 6, 1935.