Publication
Imprint: New York : Riverhead Books, 1999. Responsibility: H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama. OCLC Number: 47052376. Physical: Text : 1 volume : xiv, 237 pages ; 21 cm.
Call number
Precepts / Dalai #14
ISBN
9781573228831
Original publication date
1999
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: The Dalai Lama masterfully articulates some of the most important principals that are set forth by the Buddhist religion into understandable everyday language.
Table of Contents: I. The foundation of ethics
1. Modern society and the quest for human happiness
2. No magic, no mystery
3. Dependent origination and the nature of reality
4. Redefining the goal
5. The supreme emotion
II. Ethics and the individual
6. The ethic of restraint
7. The ethic of virtue
8. The ethic of compassion
9. Ethics and suffering
10. The need for discernment
11. Universal responsibility
12. Levels of commitment
13. Ethics in society
14. Peace and disarmament
15. The role of religion in modern society
16. An appeal
FY2002 /
Table of Contents: I. The foundation of ethics
1. Modern society and the quest for human happiness
2. No magic, no mystery
3. Dependent origination and the nature of reality
4. Redefining the goal
5. The supreme emotion
II. Ethics and the individual
6. The ethic of restraint
7. The ethic of virtue
8. The ethic of compassion
9. Ethics and suffering
10. The need for discernment
11. Universal responsibility
12. Levels of commitment
13. Ethics in society
14. Peace and disarmament
15. The role of religion in modern society
16. An appeal
FY2002 /
Physical description
xiv, 237 p.; 24 cm
Description
The Dalai Lama masterfully articulates some of the most important principals that are set forth by the Buddhist religion into understandable everyday language.
Language
Original language
English
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User reviews
LibraryThing member mbowen
Rather like dancing in a new club to strange music you've always avoided, there is always a bit of shame involved in coming to terms with yourself. And it's almost a cliche that this is what Eastern Philosophy does to us out here in the West.
Nevertheless, within 30 pages, the Dalai Lama has created
I hesitate to give any further clues as to what he writes so clearly. Yet I can assure you that upon completing this book you will feel so much more a part of the world of humanity, that you might even be ashamed at your previous distance. That sounds hokey, for sure. But then isn't there always something reassuring about the hokey?
I loved this book. Now I feel like going out and dancing with strangers.
Nevertheless, within 30 pages, the Dalai Lama has created
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with precise and accessible language, a framework for understanding those things that seem ever to torment us: the divide between religion and spirituality, the mystery of causation and existence, the quandries of material progress and scientific achievement amid depression, stress and anxiety. You'd hardly believe such things could be negotiated so quickly and effortlessly, but that is a Western sucker's bet, and this genius of a man has done that and so much more.I hesitate to give any further clues as to what he writes so clearly. Yet I can assure you that upon completing this book you will feel so much more a part of the world of humanity, that you might even be ashamed at your previous distance. That sounds hokey, for sure. But then isn't there always something reassuring about the hokey?
I loved this book. Now I feel like going out and dancing with strangers.
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LibraryThing member jbuono
My book was by the well known Dalai Lama. It was called Ethics for a New Millennium and is about a spiritual revolution. The Dalai Lama does not try to sound one sided but speaks of all religions. He gives many theories of how we can all achieve happiness and therefore peace and backs every one of
This connects with our theme of Search for Self by the Dalai Lama talking about how to find happiness within ourselves. Through out the book he speaks of spiritual revolutions in happiness. When we find happiness we find ourselves and spiritually religion can help us achieve this.
I thought this book was goodok. He says a lot of good ideas and is very wise but the format of the book was terribly boring to me. I feel like things were worded more than they needed to be, such as saying a simple sentence took a good five pages because he really wanted to get his point across. I understood and knew what he was trying to say every time though for I have thought of many of these pursuits in happiness and so it was very boring to read the same thing again and pointlessly. Also the average chapter was 10-15 pages which made the reading harder to read for it bore me and I love taking breaks at chapters.
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these theories with either a personal example or world wide known example. I thought it was a good book with great points, but the format was very annoying to me. This connects with our theme of Search for Self by the Dalai Lama talking about how to find happiness within ourselves. Through out the book he speaks of spiritual revolutions in happiness. When we find happiness we find ourselves and spiritually religion can help us achieve this.
I thought this book was goodok. He says a lot of good ideas and is very wise but the format of the book was terribly boring to me. I feel like things were worded more than they needed to be, such as saying a simple sentence took a good five pages because he really wanted to get his point across. I understood and knew what he was trying to say every time though for I have thought of many of these pursuits in happiness and so it was very boring to read the same thing again and pointlessly. Also the average chapter was 10-15 pages which made the reading harder to read for it bore me and I love taking breaks at chapters.
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LibraryThing member bordercollie
Meant for a general audience, this is a sincere, good-natured plea for better behavior by all people in all positions, citing the fact that all people want to be happy and to avoid suffering.
LibraryThing member Arkrayder
The Dalai Lama writes an inspirational book which proclaims that both the self and the world can be transformed by the cultivation of the following qualities of human spirit — love, compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, a sense of responsibility, and a sense of harmony. I found this book
A thought provoking book.
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an engaging and interesting read. There was no over the top preachiness, no "my religion is better than your religion" argument. There is a heartfelt wish for us to treat our fellow humans as equals using whichever religion or non-religion we find is most suited to ourselves. A thought provoking book.
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LibraryThing member topcat21
Required reading for the practice of humanity.
LibraryThing member Czrbr
Book Description: New York, NY, U.S.A.: Putnam Publishing Group, The, 1999. Hard Cover. Very Fine/Very Fine. 8vo - over 7�" - 9¾" tall. First Edition, 15 Printing, vf/vf
LibraryThing member fingerpost
In his down to earth, compassionate way, the Dalai Lama explains what it takes to be good, and how to live a life of happiness, without suffering.
LibraryThing member erwinkennythomas
The Dalai Lama’s Ethics for the New Millennium is rather compelling to read. This book’s central theme is based on the virtues of compassion, love, patience, forgiveness, and humility among others. He traces his life’s journey from Tibet to his home-in-exile India, travels, lectures, and
He discusses what it means to be like children, adolescents, adults, professionals, and senior citizens. Often the Dalai Lama encourages us to live up to our responsibility of being decent human beings. It is for us to have disciplined lives, to love our neighbors, help the poor and underprivileged, and strive for the betterment of humanity. That’s why it is best to practice restrain by working on doing no harm to others.
There are many things people could do to propagate peace in their lives. They ought to live in harmony with their families, neighbors, community, nation, and the world. According to the Dalai Lama people don’t have to be religious to do such things. A great deal of what we do should come from our heart. This is so because he believes that our basic goal in life is to be happy. This same happiness people should want for all others, including their family, neighbors, and even their enemies.
Concerning world peace the Dalai Lama wasn’t happy about those who work in building arms of mass destruction. He thinks that this is a waste of resources that could be spent more wisely. Yet he was hopeful that the major powers of the world cut back on their arsenals and find peace. This he realizes isn’t exactly easy because many professionals make their living through the military industrial complex. But he was hopeful that some international organizations like UNESCO could be more effective. Although the Dalai Lama realizes that members of the public don’t have a voice in this organization.
The Dalai Lama is for supporting efforts for the existence of a clean environment. He reminisced about what it was like growing up in Tibet amidst an abundance of wildlife - animals, birds, and other species. He deplores the deforestation of lands, pollution, and the hazards caused by the use of chemicals. He therefore hopes that all these problems would be solved by people playing their rightful part in society. And Dalai Lama believes that everyone – people of all classes, rich and poor, professionals, politicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs should live compassionately by upholding the virtues in building sustainable communities, nations, and the world.
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observations about life. The Dalai Lama keeps reminding readers that although he is the spiritual leader of Tibet he is still a human being like all of us.He discusses what it means to be like children, adolescents, adults, professionals, and senior citizens. Often the Dalai Lama encourages us to live up to our responsibility of being decent human beings. It is for us to have disciplined lives, to love our neighbors, help the poor and underprivileged, and strive for the betterment of humanity. That’s why it is best to practice restrain by working on doing no harm to others.
There are many things people could do to propagate peace in their lives. They ought to live in harmony with their families, neighbors, community, nation, and the world. According to the Dalai Lama people don’t have to be religious to do such things. A great deal of what we do should come from our heart. This is so because he believes that our basic goal in life is to be happy. This same happiness people should want for all others, including their family, neighbors, and even their enemies.
Concerning world peace the Dalai Lama wasn’t happy about those who work in building arms of mass destruction. He thinks that this is a waste of resources that could be spent more wisely. Yet he was hopeful that the major powers of the world cut back on their arsenals and find peace. This he realizes isn’t exactly easy because many professionals make their living through the military industrial complex. But he was hopeful that some international organizations like UNESCO could be more effective. Although the Dalai Lama realizes that members of the public don’t have a voice in this organization.
The Dalai Lama is for supporting efforts for the existence of a clean environment. He reminisced about what it was like growing up in Tibet amidst an abundance of wildlife - animals, birds, and other species. He deplores the deforestation of lands, pollution, and the hazards caused by the use of chemicals. He therefore hopes that all these problems would be solved by people playing their rightful part in society. And Dalai Lama believes that everyone – people of all classes, rich and poor, professionals, politicians, scientists, and entrepreneurs should live compassionately by upholding the virtues in building sustainable communities, nations, and the world.
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