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Dalai Lama

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The Dalai Lama is the head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The term is part of the full title "Holiness Knowing Everything Vajradhara Dalai Lama" given by Altan Khan. He offered it in appreciation to the Gelug school's then-leader, Sonam Gyatso, who received the title in 1578 at Yanghua Monastery. At that time, Sonam Gyatso had just given teachings to the Khan, and so the title of Dalai Lama was also given to the entire tulku lineage. Sonam Gyatso became the 3rd Dalai Lama, while the f…

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I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
I think really, China, Chinese, I think they really have a long history of civilization, rich culture.
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history…
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history…
The important thing is that men should have a purpose in life. It should be something useful, something good.
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
Some mischievous people always there. Last several thousand years, always there. In future, also.
China has to go along with world trends. That's democracy, liberty, individual freedom. China sooner or later has to go that way. It cannot go backward.
All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.
Even when a person has all of life's comforts - good food, good shelter, a companion - he or she can still become unhappy when encountering a tragic situation.
My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.
If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.
I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.
The Chinese government wants me to say that for many centuries Tibet has been part of China. Even if I make that statement, many people would just laugh. And my statement will not change past history…
The best way to resolve any problem in the human world is for all sides to sit down and talk.