The Dalai Lama is often thought to be the director of the Gelug School, but this position belongs officially to the Ganden Tripa, which is a temporary position appointed by the Dalai Lama (who in practice exerts much influence).
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Traditionally, His Holiness is thought of as the latest reincarnation of a series of spiritual leaders who have chosen to be reborn in order to enlighten others. In religious terms, the Dalai Lama is believed by his devotees to be the rebirth of a long line of tulkus who descend from the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. “Lama” is a general term referring to Tibetan Buddhist teachers.
The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.Įxcerpt from Wikipedia: The Dalai Lama is a lineage of religious officials of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is foolish to dwell on external differences because our basic natures are the same. No matter how new the face or how different the dress or behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people. We all share an identical need for love, and on the basis of this commonality, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister. Ultimately the important point to keep in mind is that the whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, forgiveness and so on. If we do not love ourselves, how can we love others? #5 Ancient Wisdom, Modern World: Ethics for the New Millenniumĥ. #4 The Essential Dalai Lama: His Important Teachings, Rajiv MehrotraĤ. No material object, however beautiful or valuable, can make us feel loved. When we feel love and kindness towards others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. #1 Quoted in A Small Drop of Ink: A Collection of Inspirational and Moving Quotations of the Ages, 2003, Linda Pendletonġ. Photo credit: Christopher Michel, Wikipedia Over 90 The 14th Dalai Lama Love Quotes and other Sayings
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