What makes this man so interesting? Why do people around the world care about a simple Buddhist monk who heads an unrecognized government-in-exile and an unrecognized nation of 6 million Tibetans? Maybe because he is also a diplomat, a Nobel laureate, an apostle of nonviolence, an advocate of universal responsibility and a living icon of what he calls “our common human religion of kindness.”
As Robert A.F. Thurman wrote: “In this climate of manifold desperations, the Dalai Lama emerges from another civilization, from a higher altitude, as a living example of calm in emergency, patient endurance in agony, humorous intelligence in confusion and dauntless optimism in the face of imminent doom. Through his teachings and writings, he serves and inspires Buddhists worldwide, as well as followers of other faiths.” And here are ten of his timeless lessons:
1. Dalai Lama said: “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”
2. Dalai Lama said: “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.”
3. Dalai Lama said: “When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”
4. Dalai Lama said: “Spend some time alone every day.”
5. Dalai Lama said: “Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.”
6. Dalai Lama said: “Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.”
7. Dalai Lama said: “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.”
8. Dalai Lama said: “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”
9. Dalai Lama said: “A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”
10. Dalai Lama said: “Be gentle with the earth.”
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