10 Lessons From Dalai Lama That Will Change Your Life
It is not often that Oprah Winfrey is lost for words! Yet this was exactly what happened when she asked the Dalai Lama a very pertinent question, which is recounted in the book by Victor Chan entitled The Wisdom of Forgiveness . She asked him, “Have you ever had to forgive yourself for something?” His Holiness replied, “My attitude towards mosquitoes is not very favorable, not very peaceful. Bed bugs also.” Oprah was astounded that there was nothing else to be forgiven for in a life spanning 78 years. Forgiveness and compassion for all living creatures are the two pillars of the Dalai Lama’s teachings. Let’s discover together how his teachings will change your life. 1. Be compassionate. “The topic of compassion is not at all religious business; it is important to know it is human business, it is a question of human survival.” Dalai Lama Research now shows that when you are compassionate, you experience a similar feeling of pleasure as when you have sex, good ...