It can seem overwhelming to seek answers to universal questions. Sometimes the answers we find seem too complex to digest. Sometimes it’s too simplistic of a solution. Other times the questions are too philosophical to even be answered.
If a reassuring, quick read is what you’re looking for, “Questions for the Dalai Lama: Answers on Love, Success, Happiness & The Meaning of Life” is a good starting point. The book is assembled from quotes, articles, speeches and written works attributed to the Dalai Lama.
Broken up into five sections, “Questions” delves into the following topics: Love, compassion, success, life’s challenges and happiness. The format is easy to follow and read in full or in sections.
Each chapter starts with several quotes, followed by questions and answers. Questions range from “how can we each make the biggest difference in the world?” to “how do I deal with difficult people?” and “is love a natural need in humans?”
“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” — The XIV Dalai Lama said about love.
The bulk of the Dalai Lama’s answers aren’t religion specific. This may seem out of place considering he is the world’s foremost Buddhist leader. Yet it matches the principles he’s taught for decades about peace and compassion regardless of what religion is practiced.
“Freedom is the real source of human happiness and creativity. Irrespective of whether you are a believer or nonbeliever, whether Buddhist, Christian, or Jew, the important thing is to be a good human being.” — The XIV Dalai Lama
And it’s these type of messages that are universal.
Source Credit: The Sentinel
No comments:
Post a Comment