The Meaning of Life
Buddhist Perspectives on Cause and Effect
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Ethics, Eastern Religions, Buddhism, Philosophy
| Author: | His Holiness the Dalai Lama | ISBN: | 9780861719518 |
| Publisher: | Wisdom Publications | Publication: | June 10, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Publications | Language: | English |
| Author: | His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
| ISBN: | 9780861719518 |
| Publisher: | Wisdom Publications |
| Publication: | June 10, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Wisdom Publications |
| Language: | English |
Using the traditional Buddhist allegorical image of the Wheel of Life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent origination, the Dalai Lama deftly illustrates how our existence, though fleeting and often full of woes, brims with the potential for peace and happiness. We can realize that potential by cultivating a wise appreciation of the interdependency of actions and experience, and by living a kind and compassionate life. A life thus lived, the Dalai Lama teaches, becomes thoroughly meaningful for both oneself and for others.
Using the traditional Buddhist allegorical image of the Wheel of Life and the teaching of the twelve links of dependent origination, the Dalai Lama deftly illustrates how our existence, though fleeting and often full of woes, brims with the potential for peace and happiness. We can realize that potential by cultivating a wise appreciation of the interdependency of actions and experience, and by living a kind and compassionate life. A life thus lived, the Dalai Lama teaches, becomes thoroughly meaningful for both oneself and for others.
