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What the Dalai Lama taught Me About Universal Compassion

Joseph Campbell is one of my favorite authors about the inspiring commonality of the cultural and spiritual practices of tribes all over the world, from the ancients up to now.

Local Buddhist nun co-authors book with Dalai Lama

In the Dalai Lama’s latest book, “Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions,” co-authored by American Tibetan Buddhist nun, Venerable Thubten Chodron, various practices are explained and misconceptions are corrected.

Dalai Lama says Pope Francis is unwilling to meet: ‘It could cause problems’

The Dalai Lama said Thursday (Dec. 11) that he would not meet Pope Francis while in Rome for a summit of Nobel Peace Prize winners.

Ask A Buddhist: Why don’t Buddhists kill things? What do Buddhists think of abortion?

I’ve combined three questions from three different readers, because a response to one overlaps with responses to all. In short, engaging in violence or harm of any sort directly counters the aim of all Buddhist practice: the aspiration to end suffering.

The Dalai Lama in Portland

The Dalai Lama addresses the press in Portland.

Dalai Lama says affection can change the world

After spending three days listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama teach in Oregon, the Venerable Thubten Jampa, of Sravasti Abbey, is still processing the experience.
“What I really found amazing,” she said, “was when he went to leave, then turned back, and said ‘I’m the same as you. You have the same potential I have.’”

Dalai Lama urges media to educate the public

PORTLAND — Before taking questions from the press Saturday morning, the Dalai Lama had something to say.

Pointing to eager reporters in the room he said, “We are all part of humanity,” reminding them that they, too, are responsible for making change.

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