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Ethics for the New Millennium: His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Here is a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual regardless of religious belief. Though the Dalai Lama is himself a practicing Buddhist, his approach to life and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us – Muslim, Christian, Jew, or Atheist – to a happier, more fulfilling life.

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In a difficult, uncertain time, it takes a person of great courage, such as the Dalai Lama, to give us hope. Regardless of the violence and cynicism we see on television and read about in the news, there is an argument to be made for basic human goodness. The number of people who spend their lives engaged in violence and dishonesty is tiny compared to the vast majority who would wish others only well. According to the Dalai Lama, our survival has depended and will continue to depend on our basic goodness. Ethics for the New Millennium presents a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual, irrespective of religious beliefs. Though he himself a practicing Buddhist, the Dalai Lama's teachings and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us—Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, or atheist—to a happier, more fulfilling life.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's newest book, The Wisdom of Compassion, is now available from Riverhead Books.

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The Dalai Lama bases his exquisitely argued cry for a new look at society on the radical notion that human beings are "originally pure" and presents a persuasive examination of man's fundamental nature. His moral system is founded on universal principles and can lead persons of any religion to a happier, more fulfilling life. (World Religions)
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual and temporal leader of the Tibetan people. His tireless efforts on behalf of human rights and world peace have brought him international recognition. He is a recipient of the Wallenberg Award, the Albert Schweitzer Award, and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Table of Contents

Ethics for the New Millenium Preface

I. The Foundation of Ethics

Chapter 1: Modern Society and the Quest for Human Happiness

Chapter 2: No Magic, No Mystery

Chapter 3: Dependent Origination and the Nature of Reality

Chapter 4: Redefining the Goal

Chapter 5: The Supreme Emotion

II. Ethics and the Individual

Chapter 6: The Ethic of Restraint

Chapter 7: The Ethic of Virtue

Chapter 8: The Ethic of Compassion

Chapter 9: Ethics and Suffering

Chapter 10: The Need for Discernment

III. Ethics and Society

Chapter 11: Universal Responsibility

Chapter 12: Levels of Commitment

Chapter 13: Ethics in Society

Chapter 14: Peace and Disarmament

Chapter 15: The Role of Religion in Modern Society

Chapter 16: An Appeal

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Product Details

ISBN:
9781573228831
Manufactured:
Riverhead Books
Publisher:
Riverhead Books
Author:
Bstan-'Dzin-Rgy
Author:
Lama, Dalai
Location:
New York
Subject:
Ethics
Subject:
Buddhist ethics
Subject:
Inspiration & Personal Growth
Subject:
Buddhism - Tibetan
Subject:
Eastern Religion
Subject:
Spirituality
Subject:
Philosophy | Ethics
Subject:
General Religion
Copyright:
2001
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
2316.
Publication Date:
20010531
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.24x5.50x.78 in. .68 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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In a difficult, uncertain time, it takes a person of great courage, such as the Dalai Lama, to give us hope. Regardless of the violence and cynicism we see on television and read about in the news, there is an argument to be made for basic human goodness. The number of people who spend their lives engaged in violence and dishonesty is tiny compared to the vast majority who would wish others only well. According to the Dalai Lama, our survival has depended and will continue to depend on our basic goodness. Ethics for the New Millennium presents a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual, irrespective of religious beliefs. Though he himself a practicing Buddhist, the Dalai Lama's teachings and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us—Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, or atheist—to a happier, more fulfilling life.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's newest book, The Wisdom of Compassion, is now available from Riverhead Books.
"Synopsis" by , The Dalai Lama bases his exquisitely argued cry for a new look at society on the radical notion that human beings are "originally pure" and presents a persuasive examination of man's fundamental nature. His moral system is founded on universal principles and can lead persons of any religion to a happier, more fulfilling life. (World Religions)
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