“One great question underlies our experience, whether we think about it or not: what is the purpose of life?. . From the moment of birth, every human being wants happiness and does not want to suffer. Neither social conditioning nor education nor ideology affects this. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment. . . Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness.”
– Dalai Lama
14th Dalai Lama
The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas are important monks of the Gelug school, the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism which was formally headed by the Ganden Tripas.
Born: July 6, 1935 (age 82), Taktser
Full name: Lhamo Dondrub
Residence: McLeod Ganj, India
Awards: Nobel Peace Prize, Templeton Prize, Honorary degree, MORE
Quotes
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Whaddaya Say?