[PDF] The Lama Question eBook

Author : Christopher Kaplonski
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 31,52 MB
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0824838572

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Before becoming the second socialist country in the world (after the Soviet Union) in 1921, Mongolia had been a Buddhist feudal theocracy. Combatting the influence of the dominant Buddhist establishment to win the hearts and minds of the Mongolian people was one of the most important challenges faced by the new socialist government. It would take almost a decade and a half to resolve the “lama question,” and it would be answered with brutality, destruction, and mass killings. Chris Kaplonski examines this critical, violent time in the development of Mongolia as a nation-state and its ongoing struggle for independence and recognition in the twentieth century. Unlike most studies that explore violence as the primary means by which states deal with their opponents, The Lama Question argues that the decision to resort to violence in Mongolia was not a quick one; neither was it a long-term strategy nor an out-of control escalation of orders but the outcome of a complex series of events and attempts by the government to be viewed as legitimate by the population. Kaplonski draws on a decade of research and archival resources to investigate the problematic relationships between religion and politics and geopolitics and biopolitics in early socialist Mongolia, as well as the multitude of state actions that preceded state brutality. By examining the incidents and transformations that resulted in violence and by viewing violence as a process rather than an event, his work not only challenges existing theories of political violence, but also offers another approach to the anthropology of the state. In particular, it presents an alternative model to philosopher Georgio Agamben’s theory of sovereignty and the state of exception. The Lama Question will be of interest to scholars and students of violence, the state, biopolitics, Buddhism, and socialism, as well as to those interested in the history of Mongolia and Asia in general.

Author : Dede Cummings
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 14,61 MB
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1578264987

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For centuries, millions upon millions of people have sought out the wisdom of the Dalai Lama. Tenzin Gyatso, the current and XIV Dalai Lama, has traveled the world, spreading his personal doctrine of compassion and understanding. His sage words resonate with all who hear him speak, encompassing topics as grand as world peace, and as simple as learning to love ourselves. Presented in a clear, elegant format, Questions for the Dalai Lama poses universal questions, giving answers from the Dalai Lama himself, assembled from quotes, articles, speeches, and written works directly attributed to His Holiness. Organized into several themes, Questions for the Dalai Lama touches on themes ranging from love, to tragedy, to compassion and happiness. Drawing on the enduring words of the His Holiness, this inspirational book makes a wonderful gift for anyone seeking greater personal happiness and a life informed by compassion and wisdom. Organized into sections and built around a simple, informal question and answer format, Questions for the Dalai Lama is easy to understand, and easy to share with friends and loved ones. “The more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your actions will be.” —XIV Dalai Lama

Author : Jimmy Carter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 21,24 MB
Release : 2003-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0689863101

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A collection of essays written by various Nobel Prize winners about their fields of endeavor.

Author : Travis Hellstrom
Publisher : Hatherleigh Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 27,98 MB
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1578266416

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Inspirational quotes and relatable Buddhist advice from the Dalai Lama—now in one handy, giftable compendium. Discover words of wisdom on 15 universal themes, including love and compassion, mindfulness and happiness, and much more. The words of the Dalai Lama resonate within each of us, empowered as they are by centuries of experience and a passionate, enduring spirit for peace on Earth. Tenzin Gyatso, the current and XIV Dalai Lama, has continued this grand legacy—traveling the world while spreading his personal doctrine of compassion and true understanding. Presented in a trim format for daily, on-the-go reference, The Dalai Lama Book of Quotes collects the very best of the Lama’s sage wisdom from quotes, articles, speeches, and written works. All quotes are organized into 15 sections covering universal themes: • Love • Mindfulness • Compassion • Happiness • Spirituality • Religion • Buddhism • Humanity • Making a Difference • Community • Peace • Wisdom • Disagreements • Emotions & Health Simple and accessible for all ages, this inspirational quotes book makes a great gift for anyone seeking to incorporate the wisdom of the ages—and a love that transcends lifetimes—into their daily life.

Author : Lama Surya Das
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 21,65 MB
Release : 2007-10-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1594862087

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A leading Western Buddhist scholar and author of Awakening the Buddha offers a series of reflections and insights that challenge readers to develop individual, authentic responses to some of life's most provocative questions, from What is my purpose in life? to What happens after I die?

Author : The Dalai Lama
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 28,96 MB
Release : 2010-09-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0748112235

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No country, no culture, no person today is untouched by what happens in the rest of the world, and globalization presents many challenges. The Dalai Lama understands that the essential task of humanity in the twenty-first century must be to cultivate peaceful coexistence. In this book the Dalai Lama shows how in our globalized world, nations, cultures and individuals can find opportunities to connect through their shared human nature. All faiths turn to compassion as a guiding principle for living a good life. It is the responsibility of all people with an aspiration to spiritual perfection to help develop a deep recognition of the value of other faiths, and it is on that basis alone that we can cultivate genuine respect and cooperation. Towards the True Kinship of Faiths is a hopeful yet realistic look at how humanity can embrace a harmonious future.

Author : Lama Surya Das
Publisher : Random House
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 39,81 MB
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1446463192

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In this comprehensive book, Lama Surya Das provides a bridge between East and West, past, present and future, making sacred and profound Tibetan teachings clear and easily accessible for anyone who wants to lead a more enlightened and sane life. Utilizing the unique Buddhist guidelines embodied in the Noble Eight Fold Path and the traditional Three Enlightenment Trainings of Virtue, Meditation and Wisdom, he elucidates the tried and true path of spiritual transformation - including key principles such as karma, rebirth and mind-training, as well as the highest, most secret teaching of Tibet, Dzogchen. In this wonderful marriage of the practical and the profound, Lama Surya Das reveals how sacred wisdom can be integrated into our busy lives. He offers a unique approach to the comprehensive wisdom of ancient Tibetan teachings on conscious living and dying and shows that the power of the Buddha is resting within us all. Drawing on Buddhist spirituality and wisdom, this is a view of the world written for Western seekers.

Author : Dalai Lama
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 23,26 MB
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0399185062

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An instant New York Times bestseller Two spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question. Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecendented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye. We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives. The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.

Author : Anne-Marie Blondeau
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 20,65 MB
Release : 2008-04-08
Category : History
ISBN : 0520249283

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Since 1959, Tibet has been at the centre of controversy, after China's 'peaceful liberation' of the Land of Snows led to the Lhasa uprising and the Dalai Lama's escape to India. This work brings together responses to a booklet published by the Chinese government in 1989, which sought to counter criticism of their occupation of Tibet.

Author : Lama Yongden
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,32 MB
Release : 1987-01-31
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1438424663

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This story, drawn from old Tibetan folk tales, has the psychological depth of a western novel. It is a love story woven around the search for the missing reincarnation of a great Lama. Along the way we glimpse a people whose spirituality is as exalted as the Himalayas. There is humor as well, when the hero encounters a bewildering group of Christian missionaries. In the depiction of Chinese culture, and the Chinese merchants of Tibet, there is a foreshadowing of the country's tragic fate.