H H The Dalai Lama
the greater our own sense of well-being becomes"
"Genuine compassion is based on a clear
acceptance or recognition that others,
like oneself, want happiness and have
the right to overcome suffering.
On that basis one develops concern about the
welfare of others, irrespective of one's
attitude to oneself.
That is compassion."
"One of the main points is kindness.
With kindness, with love and compassion,
with this feeling that is the essence
of brotherhood, sisterhood,
one will have inner peace.
This compassionate feeling
is the basis of inner peace."
"For as long as space endures,
And for as long as living beings remain,
Until then may I, too, abide
To dispel the misery of the world"
"Whether one believes in a religion or not,
and whether one beleives in rebirth or not,
there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate
kindness and compassion."
His Holiness The Dalai Lama
in order to return and serve humanity.
Kopan is a thriving monastery of 260 Nepali and Tibetan monks and the spiritual oasis for hundreds of visitors yearly from around the world.It is the wellspring of the Foundation of the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a network of of ninety centres and activities worldwide, themselves the expression of the Buddha activities of Lama Thubten Yet and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.There is scheduled program of meditation courses for visitorswith weekend courses on How to Mediate. There are monthly seven to ten day courses providing an Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and Lam-rim led by a resident nun.
The Panchen Lama is responsible for protecting, liberating, and enlightening the Tibetan people. The Panchen Lama is thought to be one of the emanations of Amitabha Buddha (The Wisdom Buddha). Further, The Panchen Lama is the second most important Tibetan Buddhist leader.
