Photo by Roberto Duetesco.
Today’s quote is yet another from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, whom I first quoted and wrote a short biography for in this post. This is it — from the Insight from the Dalai Lama 2011 Calendar:
If the Buddhist path were simply a matter of faith and cultivating a deep devotion to the Buddha, there would have been no need for him to explain the nature of reality in such technical and complex terms.
Today’s quote is yet another from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, whom I first quoted and wrote a short biography for in this post. This is it — from the Insight from the Dalai Lama 2011 Calendar:
Wise people serve others sincerely, putting the needs of others above their own.
"Away" by George Tun Sein, 2 ft 6 in × 2 ft, oil on canvas, 2009.
This via our friend and past interviewee Stephen Prothero:
New York-based Burmese artist George Tun Sein’s meditative abstract compositions employ color fields and gestural elements that transcend cultures. His well-balanced harmonies appear effortless and resonate with a gentle but powerful palette. Gradual Rhapsody, a solo exhibition of his paintings, will be featured at Tally Beck Contemporary Gallery from July 7 to August 30, 2011. An opening reception will be held at Tally Beck Contemporary on Thursday, July 7 from 6 till 10 p.m.
Go to it, East Coasters!
Michelle Yeoh as Aung San Suu Kyi in a still from Luc Besson's "The Lady".
The Agence France-Presse has the story.
"His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivers his keynote address at Amnesty International's 'Shine a Light' Award Ceremony in Long Beach, California, on May 4, 2011." Photo by Don Farber.
Today’s quote is yet another from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, whom I first quoted and wrote a short biography for in this post. This is it — from the Insight from the Dalai Lama 2011 Calendar:
If you find one of your beloved ones speaking against someone out of anger or hatred, maybe your initial reaction should be one of agreement and sympathy. Then once you have gained the person’s confidence, you can say, “But…”
