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2013-05-17 12:39:37 (372 comments, 551 reshares, 2355 +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 (209 comments, 205 reshares, 1529 +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 (157 comments, 88 reshares, 1132 +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 (86 comments, 105 reshares, 857 +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 (152 comments, 80 reshares, 825 +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, 113 reshares, 735 +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 (272 comments, 95 reshares, 1265 +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 (63 comments, 113 reshares, 848 +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 (185 comments, 133 reshares, 1228 +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 (375 comments, 891 reshares, 3366 +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 (361 comments, 217 reshares, 2328 +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 (316 comments, 500 reshares, 2686 +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 (175 comments, 158 reshares, 1093 +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 (425 comments, 142 reshares, 1935 +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 (364 comments, 156 reshares, 1506 +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 (119 comments, 180 reshares, 1394 +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 (385 comments, 123 reshares, 1786 +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 (397 comments, 172 reshares, 2357 +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 (167 comments, 187 reshares, 1751 +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 (453 comments, 884 reshares, 3372 +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 (358 comments, 589 reshares, 2610 +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 (225 comments, 123 reshares, 1834 +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 (455 comments, 861 reshares, 3443 +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 (292 comments, 285 reshares, 2660 +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 (304 comments, 153 reshares, 1892 +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 (256 comments, 204 reshares, 2641 +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 (497 comments, 1122 reshares, 4545 +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 (492 comments, 722 reshares, 4529 +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 (446 comments, 836 reshares, 3810 +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 (346 comments, 139 reshares, 2018 +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 (362 comments, 217 reshares, 2361 +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 (385 comments, 772 reshares, 3903 +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, 188 reshares, 1446 +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 (183 comments, 178 reshares, 1854 +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 (447 comments, 606 reshares, 2970 +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 (366 comments, 949 reshares, 3552 +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 (251 comments, 110 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 (268 comments, 182 reshares, 1640 +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 »

2012-12-23 00:40:41 (380 comments, 167 reshares, 2078 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama talking with some of the policewomen assigned to security during his visit to Mundgod, India, on December 12, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL

2012-12-08 10:46:59 (244 comments, 158 reshares, 1420 +1s)

There will be a live webcast of the Nobel Peace Prize Day celebration with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to be held at Drepung Loseling Monastery in Mundgod, India, on December 10, 2012, starting at approximately 9:30am Indian Standard Time. Stand in Solidarity with Tibet (http://www.solidaritywithtibet.org) will also be inaugurated. Most of the speeches will be in Tibetan language with English, Chinese, Russian and Mongolian language translations available. Live webcasts can be viewed http://dalailama.com/december10-live

For times in your area 9:30am IST (GMT+5.30) on December 10th in Mundgod, India, is the same as 4:00am GMT on December 10th in London England; 8:00pm PST on December 9th in Los Angeles, California, USA: and 11:00pm EST on December 9th in New York, USA.

Photo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Drepung Loseling Monastery during his teachings in Mundgod, India, on December... more »

2012-12-07 10:33:44 (246 comments, 426 reshares, 2096 +1s)

Those who have little interest in spirituality shouldn’t think that human inner values don’t apply to you. The inner peace of an alert and calm mind are the source of real happiness and good health. Our human intelligence tells us which of our emotions are positive and helpful and which are damaging and to be restrained or avoided.

2012-11-29 10:31:46 (168 comments, 127 reshares, 1194 +1s)

His Holiness will give fourteen days of teachings on 18 Great Stages of the Path (Lam Rim) Commentaries, including Atisha’s "Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment", Tsongkhapa’s "Great, Middling, and Concise Treatises on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment", and 14 other classic Lam Rim texts at Gaden Monastery and Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, Karnataka, India on November 30 - December 13, 2012, at the request of H.E. Ling Choktrul Rinpoche and Gaden Shartse Monastery. His Holiness will be speaking in Tibetan with simultaneous translations into English, Chinese, Russian and Mongolian available. Live webcasts can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/liveweb

All times Indian Standard Time (GMT+5.30)

There will be two sessions each day.
Morning Session: 9:00am - 11:00am IST
Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 3:00pm IST

For times in your area 9:30am ISTon ... more »

2012-11-28 10:32:23 (176 comments, 316 reshares, 1603 +1s)

By implementing the practice of love and compassion, we will naturally live a non-violent way of life. Helping others and not harming them is the work of non-violence. We need to develop love, compassion and forgiveness to develop inner peace and that naturally gives rise to non-violent conduct.

2012-11-27 10:29:47 (478 comments, 115 reshares, 1598 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greets students after his talk on "Science and Religion" at Christ University in Bangalore, India, on November 26, 2012. Photo/Jeremy Russell/OHHDL

2012-11-25 10:36:11 (192 comments, 127 reshares, 1307 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is formally welcomed to Sivagiri Mutt with his feet bathed and sprinkled with flowers, before attending the Inauguration of the 80th Sivagiri Annual Pilgrimage in Varkala, Kerala, India, on November 24, 2012. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL

2012-11-18 10:44:35 (182 comments, 146 reshares, 1319 +1s)

Live Webcasts of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teachings on the Third Dalai Lama's "Essence of Refined Gold" at the request of a group from Mongolia at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India, on November 20-21, 2012. His Holiness will speak in Tibetan followed by translations into Mongolian, English, Chinese and Russian languages. The live webcasts can be viewed at http://dalailama.com/liveweb

2012-11-16 10:31:10 (436 comments, 455 reshares, 2056 +1s)

However capable and skillful an individual may be, left alone, he or she will not survive. When we are sick or very young or very old, we must depend on the support of others. There is no significant division between us and other people, because our basic natures are the same. If we wish to ensure everyone’s peace and happiness we need to cultivate a healthy respect for the diversity of our peoples and cultures, founded on an understanding of this fundamental sameness of all human beings.

2012-11-14 10:41:16 (248 comments, 158 reshares, 981 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks about today's global reality of interdependence in this short clip (2:19) from his address "Human Values and Universal Responsibility" given to a gathering of Japanese lawmakers at the Japanese Parliament building in Tokyo, Japan, on November 13, 2012. The entire address can be viewed at http://youtu.be/DGyc1aRQM3c

2012-11-12 12:01:29 (304 comments, 115 reshares, 1477 +1s)

His Holiness the Dalai Lama watching traditional Japanese dancers perform before his talk on "The Strength to Overcome Difficulties" in Okinawa, Japan, on November 11, 2012. Photo/Office of Tibet Japan

2012-11-08 10:37:49 (471 comments, 436 reshares, 2117 +1s)

When we have inner peace, we can be at peace with those around us. When our community is in a state of peace, it can share that peace with neighbouring communities and so on. When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to de­velop inner happiness and peace.