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2013-06-20 09:32:36 (30 comments, 95 reshares, 503 +1s)

While murder, bullying, exploitation and scandal regularly make news, when thousands of children receive their mother’s care and affection every day it isn’t reported because we take it for granted. We may be subject to negative emotions, but it’s possible to keep them under control, to cultivate a sense of emotional hygiene, on the basis of human values that are rooted in that affection - what I call secular ethics.

2013-06-18 10:11:25 (271 comments, 269 reshares, 2502 +1s)

One of the youngest members of the audience asking His Holiness the Dalai Lama a question during the Young Minds Conference, a forum exploring issues facing youth today, held at the Sydney Town Hall in Sydney, Australia on June 17, 2013. (Photo by Rusty Stewart/DLIA 2013)

2013-06-17 09:38:09 (175 comments, 143 reshares, 1641 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama serving food at The Loaves and Fishes Free Restaurant where the Reverend Bill Crews' The Exodus Foundation provides up to 1000 meals a day to the poor and homeless in Sydney, Australia on June 17, 2013. Photo/Jeremy Russell/OHHDL

2013-06-15 09:36:46 (229 comments, 259 reshares, 2783 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama poses with a wax figure of himself from Madam Tussauds on display at the Sydney Entertainment Center, venue for his three days of teachings in Sydney, Australia, on June 14, 2013. Photo/Rusty Stewart/DLIA 2013

2013-06-13 10:01:18 (204 comments, 245 reshares, 1850 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings and public talks from Australia on June 14-23, 2013. All live events can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/user/DalaiLamainAustralia

All times are listed at local time zones. Sydney and Melbourne are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST = GMT+10:00). Adelaide and Darwin are Australian Central Standard Time (ACST = GMT+9:30)

June 14-16: Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach on Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen's "A Jewel Lamp, A Praise of Bodhichitta" at the Sydney Entertainment Centre in Sydney, Australia.
Times:
June 14: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm AEST
June 15: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm AEST
June 16: 9:30am - 11:30am AEST

June 16: Public Talk
His Holiness will give a public talk entitled "Ethical Mindfulness in Everyday... more »

2013-06-12 10:39:01 (122 comments, 287 reshares, 1662 +1s)

When young we have a vivid sense of basic values like trust and warm-heartedness, which we tend to neglect in today’s competitive world as we grow up, yet from birth we all have a need for affection.  The emotions we experience today have not changed much over the last few thousand years, but the interest increasing numbers of people are showing in their inner world and how their emotions work is a sign of maturity.

2013-06-08 09:36:39 (242 comments, 187 reshares, 1916 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talks and teaching from New Zealand on June 9-11, 2013. The live webcasts can be viewed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/dlvt2013

All times New Zealand Standard Time (NZST = GMT+12:00)

June 9th: Teaching
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach on the Four Noble Truths at the CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch.
Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon

June 9th: Public Talk
His Holiness will give a public talk entitled "Compassion - The Pillar of Peace" at the CBS Canterbury Arena in Christchurch.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

June 11th: Public Talk
His Holiness will give a public talk entitled "Beyond Religion - Ethics for a Whole World" at the Dunedin Town Hall in Dunedin.
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm

June 12th: Public Talk
His Holiness will give a public talk on... more »

2013-06-07 08:50:11 (194 comments, 380 reshares, 1870 +1s)

Education is the best way to train ourselves that we will secure our own well-being by concerning ourselves with others. It is possible to create a better world, a more compassionate, more peaceful world, which is not only in everyone’s interest, but is everyone’s responsibility to achieve.

2013-05-30 09:33:52 (182 comments, 218 reshares, 1717 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's four day teaching on Shantideva's "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" to be given at the request of a group from India at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India on June 1-4, 2013. His Holiness will be speaking in Tibetan with English, Hindi, Chinese and Russian language translations available. The live webcasts can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/liveweb

All times Indian Standard Time (IST = GMT+5.30)

June 1: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
June 2: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
June 3: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
June 4: 9:30am - 11:30am IST

For times in your region 9:30am IST on June 1st in Dharamsala, India, is the same as 5:00am BST on June 1st in London, England; and 9:00pm PDT on May 31st in Los Angles, California,... more »

2013-05-24 09:30:52 (500 comments, 900 reshares, 3966 +1s)

Nowadays, we are confronted by a huge gap between rich and poor. This is not only morally wrong, but practically a mistake. It leads to the rich living in anxiety and the poor living in frustration, which has the potential to lead to more violence. We have to work to reduce this gap. It’s truly unfair that some people should have so much while others go hungry.

2013-05-22 09:46:12 (307 comments, 176 reshares, 1886 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama having a warm conversation with Archbishop Joseph Kurtz before the start of his teaching at the Yum Center in Louisville, Kentucky, USA on May 20, 2013. (Photo by Jeremy Russell/OHHDL)

2013-05-20 09:40:31 (184 comments, 209 reshares, 1435 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks about the need for hope in our lives in this short clip (2:19) from his Keynote Address at Tulane University's 2013 Commencement held at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on May 18, 2013. The entire keynote address can be viewed at http://youtu.be/Edk6YRcrL6k

2013-05-17 12:39:37 (420 comments, 623 reshares, 2738 +1s)

If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world. We are selfish, that’s natural, but we need to be wisely selfish, not foolishly selfish. We have to concern ourselves more with others’ well-being, that’s the way to be wisely selfish. We have the ability to take the long-term benefit into account. I think it is possible to make real change in this century.

2013-05-14 09:30:39 (241 comments, 222 reshares, 1758 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talks and dialogues from Madison, Wisconsin and New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on May 15-18, 2013.

All times Central Daylight Time (CDT = GMT-5.00)

May 15: Dialogue
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will participate in Change Your Mind, Change Your World discussions at the Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin. The morning session will be "Conversations on Global Health and Well-Being". The afternoon session will be "Conversations on Science, Happiness and Well-Being". The live webcasts can be viewed at http://wpt.org/
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am & 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT

May 17: Public Talk
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a public talk entitled "Strength Through Compassion" at the Morial Convention Center New Orleans Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana. the live webcast can... more »

2013-05-13 09:37:16 (171 comments, 94 reshares, 1269 +1s)

Members of the Tibetan community living in Minnesota offer His Holiness the Dalai Lama a traditional welcome on his arrival in Rochester, Minnesota on May 12, 2013. Photo/Jeremy Russell/OHHDL

2013-05-11 18:43:12 (85 comments, 112 reshares, 930 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a talk on "Inspiration for the Global Environment" at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, USA on May 11, 2013, from 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT.

For times in your region, 1:30pm PDT on May 11th in Portland, Oregon is the same as 2:00am IST on May 12th in New Delhi, India; and 9:30pm BST on May 11th in London, England.

2013-05-11 11:44:25 (160 comments, 80 reshares, 882 +1s)

His Holiness along with political and environmental leaders will discuss "Universal Responsibility & the Global Environment" at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, USA from 9:30am - 11:30am PDT.

For times in your region, 9:30am PDT on May 11th in Portland, Oregon is the same as 10:00pm IST on May 11th in New Delhi, India; and 5:30pm BST on May 11th in London, England.

2013-05-10 13:03:46 (69 comments, 115 reshares, 788 +1s)

His Holiness will participate in a symposium with scientists and scholars entitled "Life and After Life"  Maitripa College in Portland, Oregon, USA , on May 10 from 9:00am - 11:00am PDT. For times in your region, 9:00am PDT on May 10th in Portland, Oregon is the same as 9:30pm IST on May 10th in New Delhi, India; and 5:00pm BST on May 10th in London, England.

2013-05-10 11:53:54 (276 comments, 101 reshares, 1364 +1s)

Young children offer flowers to His Holiness the Dalai Lama before the start of the interfaith gathering on "Spirituality and the Environment" at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon on May 9, 2013. Photo/Don Farber

2013-05-09 18:53:41 (68 comments, 116 reshares, 888 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will speak on "Universal Responsibility & the Inner Environment: The Nature of the Mind" at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, on May 9, 2013 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm PDT.

For times in your region 1:30pm PDT on May 9th in Portland, Oregon is the same as 2:00am IST on May 10th in New Delhi, India; and 9:30pm BST on May 9th in London.

2013-05-08 09:32:31 (189 comments, 135 reshares, 1267 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talks and discussions from the Environmental Summit in Portland and from the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, USA, on May 9-11, 2013.

(Photo of University of Maryland President Dr Wallace Loh presenting His Holiness the Dalai Lama with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland on May 7, 2013. Photo by Mike Morgan)

Webcast Schedule: All times Pacific Daylight Time (PDT = GMT-7.00)

May 9: Interfaith Event
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and religious leaders will participate in a discussion on "Spirituality & the Environment" at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon, USA. Live webcast can be viewed at Spirituality & the Environment
Time: 9:30am - 11:30am PDT

May 9: Public Talk
His Holiness will... more »

2013-05-02 09:31:05 (376 comments, 885 reshares, 3411 +1s)

We need to understand the inadequacy of an educational system so slanted towards material values. The solution is not to give an occasional lecture, but to integrate ethics into the educational curriculum. To do this effectively requires a secular ethics, free of religious influence, based on common sense, a realistic view and scientific findings.

2013-04-29 12:46:04 (364 comments, 219 reshares, 2396 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting students in traditional dress who performed on his arrival at Dalhousie Public School to give a talk on "Educating the Heart" in Dalhousie, HP, India, on April 28, 2013. (Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)

2013-04-22 10:13:09 (323 comments, 494 reshares, 2692 +1s)

In today’s interconnected and globalized world, it is now commonplace for people of dissimilar world views, faiths and races to live side by side. It is a matter of great urgency, therefore, that we find ways to cooperate with one another in a spirit of mutual acceptance and respect.

2013-04-20 02:48:01 (180 comments, 158 reshares, 1109 +1s)

Watch the live webcast here: His Holiness the Dalai Lama will address University of Oxford and Cambridge students on the theme of "Non-violence for conflict resolution" at the Cambridge Union in Cambridge, UK, on July 20th starting at 9:00am British Summer Time (BST)

2013-04-19 09:31:08 (406 comments, 142 reshares, 1965 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with some of the school children who walked with him across the Peace Bridge as part of Children in Crossfire's Culture of Compassion event in Derry, Northern Ireland, on April 18, 2013. Photo/Lorcan Doherty

2013-04-19 16:31:22 (363 comments, 154 reshares, 1523 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's talks and discussions from St John's College and the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, UK, on April 19-20, 2013.

All times British Summer Time (BST = GMT+1.00)

April 19: Educating the Heart
His Holiness the Dali Lama will address members of the University of Cambridge on the theme of "Educating the Heart" at St Johns College in Cambridge, UK. Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalaila.ma/ZB89Hr

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm BST

April 20: Non-violence for Conflict Resolution
His Holiness will address University of Oxford and Cambridge students on the theme of "Non-violence for conflict resolution" at the Cambridge Union in Cambridge, UK. Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalaila.ma/YYiDp

Time: 9:00am - 10:30am BST

For times in your region 2:00pm... more »

2013-04-17 09:34:09 (122 comments, 180 reshares, 1416 +1s)

There will be a live webcast of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's public talk on "The Culture of Compassion" from Ebrington Plaza in Derry, UK, on April 18, 2013. Prior to the talk His Holiness will participate in a Peace Walk from the Peace Bridge in Derry. The live webcast can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/live-derry

All times British Standard Time (BST - GMT+1.00)

Peace Walk: 1:00pm - 1:45pm BST
Public Talk: 2:00pm - 3:30pm BST

For times in your region 1:00pm BST April 18th in Derry, UK, is the same as 5:30pm IST April 18th in New Delhi, India; and 8:00am EDT April 18th in New York, USA.

Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at the University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland on April 15, 2013. (Photo by Manuel Bauer)

2013-04-14 12:04:07 (388 comments, 122 reshares, 1784 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting well-wishers on his arrival at the Forum Fribourg to address the 2nd European Tibetan Buddhist Conference in Fribourg, Switzerland, on April 12, 2013. (Photo by Jeremy Russell/OHHDL)

2013-04-17 04:48:52 (394 comments, 170 reshares, 2365 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama stops to talk to a group of school children on his way to the Provincial Offices during his visit to Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy, on April 10, 2013. His Holiness was presented the Minority Award by the President of South Tyrol Province and later spoke at the European Academy on "Beyond Religion". (Photo by Jeremy Russell/OHHDL)

2013-04-11 13:48:40 (173 comments, 188 reshares, 1767 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings, talks and discussions from Switzerland on April 13-16, 2013.

All times Central European Summer Time (CEST = GMT+2.00)

April 13 & 14: Teachings
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will teach on Atisha's "Lamp for the Path to Englightenment" and on the 14th confer the White Tara Empowerment at the Forum Fribourg in Granges-Paccot, Switzerland. Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalaila.ma/16Px3rb
Times: April 13: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:30pm - 3:30pm CEST
            April 14: 9:30am - 11:30am CEST

April 14: Public Talk
His Holiness will speak on "Ethics Beyond Religions" at the Forum Fribourg in Granges-Paccot, Switzerland. Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalaila.ma/16Px3rb
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm CEST

April 15: DiscussionHis Holi... more »

2013-04-08 09:40:05 (449 comments, 887 reshares, 3369 +1s)

All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we have a powerful intelligence and a much greater ability to achieve happiness and avoid suffering. Real happiness and friendship come not from money or even knowledge, but from warm-heartedness. Once we recognise this we will be more inclined to cultivate it.

2013-04-02 09:44:21 (364 comments, 584 reshares, 2603 +1s)

As social animals a key factor to our living a happy life is friendship, trust and openness. We are all the same as members of one human family. Trust is the basis of friendship and we’ll find this if, in addition to the knowledge we gain from ordinary education, we develop warm-heartedness. This gives rise to self-confidence and inner strength, which through trust and friendship leads to co-operation with others.

2013-03-28 09:34:28 (226 comments, 124 reshares, 1843 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting students from the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural School who performed on his arrival at the teaching ground in Salugara, West Bengal, India, on March 27, 2013. (Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)

2013-03-26 13:42:29 (456 comments, 859 reshares, 3440 +1s)

Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing to harbor anger is futile. Training the mind and overcoming your anger is much more effective than mere prayer. Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

2013-03-14 09:45:51 (288 comments, 283 reshares, 2651 +1s)

Apprised of the election of a new Pope, His Holiness the Dalai Lama lost no time in writing to him to express his congratulations.

“May I offer you my greetings and sense of joy on your historic election as the Pope.”

Acknowledging the new pontiff's historic choice of name, he wrote:

“Although I am not very familiar with many Catholic saints, I do know about St Francis, having visited Assisi and attended inter-religious gatherings there. His discipline, the simplicity of his way of life and his love for all creatures are qualities that I find deeply inspiring. I am moved to know that his is the name you have chosen for your papacy.”

Recalling his cordial meetings with Pope Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI and other Christian brothers and sisters, His Holiness looked forward to meeting the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church:

“Iam very p... more »

2013-03-12 06:13:55 (301 comments, 149 reshares, 1897 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting an elderly patient during the inauguration of a new section of the Rajendra Prasad Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, a  part of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, India, on March 10, 2013. (Photo by Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL)

2013-03-07 12:30:34 (257 comments, 201 reshares, 2645 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting a young Tibetan girl upon his arrival at Tumkur University to inaugurate an international conference on Contemporary Human Suffering – Wisdom of Bhagwan Buddha organized by Tumkur University and Sera Je Monastery in Tumkur, Karnataka, India, on March 6, 2013. (Photo by Tenzin Taklha/OHHDL)

2013-02-26 10:42:32 (490 comments, 1119 reshares, 4541 +1s)

These days, in our materialistic culture, many people are led to believe that money is the ultimate source of happiness. Consequently, when they don’t have enough of it they feel let down. Therefore, it is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves, and that it is related to nurturing our natural inner values.

2013-02-12 10:29:38 (490 comments, 720 reshares, 4528 +1s)

My dedication is to serve the 7 billion human beings on this planet and the other creatures with whom we share it. If you can, help and serve others, but if you can’t at least don’t harm them; then in the end you will feel no regret.

2013-02-01 10:34:04 (436 comments, 830 reshares, 3803 +1s)

We have to think and see how we can fundamentally change our education system so that we can train people to develop warm-heartedness early on in order to create a healthier society. I don’t mean we need to change the whole system, just improve it. We need to encourage an understanding that inner peace comes from relying on human values like, love, compassion, tolerance and honesty, and that peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.

2013-01-25 02:38:28 (344 comments, 137 reshares, 2014 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is greeted by students at St. Xavier's College in Mumbai, India, on January 23, 2013. Photo Jeremy Russell/OHHDL

2013-01-22 11:04:02 (359 comments, 216 reshares, 2375 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with students of the Jnana Prajna Blind Residential School during his visit to Mundgod, India, on January 22, 2013. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL

2013-01-17 10:49:23 (376 comments, 766 reshares, 3893 +1s)

The great benefit of science is that it can make a tremendous contribution to the alleviation of suffering on a physical level, but it is only by cultivating the qualities of the human heart and transforming our attitudes that we can begin to address and overcome our mental suffering. We need both, since the alleviation of suffering must take place on both a physical and a psychological level.

2013-04-02 15:34:15 (95 comments, 185 reshares, 1452 +1s)

Mind and Life XXVI: Mind, Brain and Matter - Critical Conversations Between Buddhist Thought and Science

There will be live webcasts of the The Mind and Life XXVI conference from Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India, on January 17-22, 2013. Twenty of the world’s foremost scientists and philosophers with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other senior Tibetan scholars will address topics over the course of the week that include the historical sweep of science and the revolutions in our understanding of our physical universe and the nature of the mind. Scientific and the classical Buddhist philosophical methods of inquiry will be studied, as well as selected topics in quantum physics, neuroscience, and Buddhist and contemporary Western views of consciousness. In addition, the applications of contemplative practices in clinical and educational settings will be explored. The proceedings willb... more »

2013-01-13 14:03:28 (184 comments, 177 reshares, 1851 +1s)

There will be a live webcast of a special dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, leading scientists and educators on how on how to integrate scientific research as part of a curriculum on ethics from Delhi University in Delhi, India, on January 14, 2013. Live webcast can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/live-english

All times Indian Standard Time (IST = GMT+5.30)

Morning Session: 9:00am - 12:30pm IST
Afternoon Session: 1:30pm - 4:30pm IST

For times in your region 9:00am IST on January 14th in Delhi, India, is the same as 3:30am GMT on January 14th in London, England; 7:30pm PST on January 13th in Los Angeles, California, USA; and 10:30pm EST on January 13th in New York City, USA.

Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting with his friends, the visually challenged girls from the Jeevan Jyoti Institute for the Disabled and their teachers in Sarnath,... more »

2013-01-11 10:34:14 (444 comments, 601 reshares, 2963 +1s)

Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in the presence of others.

2013-01-04 10:25:07 (365 comments, 941 reshares, 3540 +1s)

The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

2012-12-26 10:41:10 (255 comments, 109 reshares, 2001 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the kitchen staff at the Kempinski Hotel, venue for his four day teaching on Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" given at the request of a group from Russia in Delhi, India, on December 25, 2012. The teachings can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/webcasts (Photo by Jeremy Russell/OHHDL)

2012-12-25 08:55:41 (267 comments, 181 reshares, 1647 +1s)

There will be live webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's four day teaching on Shantideva's "Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" from New Delhi, India, at the request of a group from Russia on December 24-27, 2012. There will also be Medicine Buddha Empowerment on the afternoon of December 26th. His Holiness will speak mostly in Tibetan with English, Chinese, Russian and Mongolian translations available. Live webcasts can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/liveweb

All times Indian Standard Time (IST = GMT+5.30)

December 24: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
December 25: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
December 26: 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST
December 27: 9:30am - 11:30am & 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST

For times in your region 9:30am IST on December 24th in New Delhi, India, is the same as 4:00am GMT on December 24th in... more »