The Dalai Lama at Stanford Stanford University
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two the child, who was named Lhamo Dhondup at that time was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama, Thubten Gyatso. The Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet. Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have postponed their own nirvana and chosen to take rebirth in order to serve humanity.
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Exploring Scientific Questions for Future Research on Compassion and Altruism
In the second of two afternoon sessions, His Holiness the Dalai Lama participates in a panel regarding compassion, emotions, and action in the modern world. (October 15, 2010)
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CCARE Research and Experiments on Compassion II
In the first of two afternoon sessions, His Holiness the Dalai Lama participates in a panel regarding compassion and the development of compassion through programs like Stanford's CCARE. (October 15, 2010)
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Research and Experiments on Compassion I
The panel presents important findings from CCARE’s research on the neural, genetic and behavioral mechanisms associated with compassion, altruism and other pro-social emotions. (October 15, 2010)
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The Role of Compassion in Education and Wider Societal Context
His Holiness and the panel focus on the place of compassion in individuals’ lives and in larger societal contexts, such as understanding across cultures and the future course of education. (October 15, 2010)
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Centrality of Compassion in Human Life and Society
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama shares his thoughts on the necessity of friendship, altruism, family, selflessness, and religion, from the perspectives of such wide-ranging disciplines as education and social psychology. (October 14, 2010)
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On A Meaningful Life: His Holiness The Dalai Lama - SD
His Holiness the Dalai Lama presents the 2010 Rathbun Lecture, sharing his reflections on how to lead a fulfilling life of purpose and moral values. (October 14, 2010)