[Update: Click for a report from CNN, about/from the Dalai Lama’s interview on “Piers Morgan,” which we shared a bit about here in the following. We have also included three video clips from the interview below.]
Last night on CNN at 9 pm EST, Larry King successor Piers Morgan interviewed the man he calls “the most […]
Piers Morgan interviews the Dalai Lama
Mindful Consumption Helps Mother Earth
This quote from the Dalai Lama ties into what Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh had to say about human life on earth. Human use, population, and technology have reached that certain stage where mother Earth no longer accepts our presence with silence. — Dalai Lama XIV You may now begin to see how important it […]
Science Investigates Meditation Practices
Many people now know that science investigates meditation practices. The Dalai Lama has worked closely with Dr. Richie Davidson of the University of Wisconsin in convincing long time meditation practitioners and Tibetan monks to participate in Dr. Davidson’s research. Some monks have even left their caves to help the scientific investigations. This work has been […]
Engaged Buddhists Develop Wisdom and Compassion
The Dalai Lama and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) have shown that engaged Buddhists develop wisdom and compassion by selfless service to their communities. Both of these great minds have inspired thousands of people to get off of their cushions (or other meditation seats) and go out and serve the people. My teacher, Zen […]
Meditation Practices to Reduce Suffering
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader of the Tibetan people. He is also probably the most inspiring teacher of meditation practices to reduce suffering. The Tibetan people have suffered tremendously at the hands of the Chinese and those in exile had to leave everything behind. Yet, they seem to have a positive […]