06.13.2025 3 Teachings from the Dalai Lama   In a time when many of us are seeking clarity, resilience, and connection, the teachings of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama offer a powerful truth: world peace begins with peace in oneself. As the spiritual leader of Tibet and one of the most beloved and respected figures of our time, the Dalai Lama exemplifies compassion, humility, and the wisdom we need to meet today’s challenges with courage and heart. “His Holiness is extremely broad-minded and inclusive, respecting all religions,” writes Thubten Chodron of what makes him a remarkable teacher. “He dialogues with scientists, leaders of other faiths, politicians, incarcerated persons, philosophers, and the general public, sharing Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and practice while being keen to learn from others. In doing so, he is the ultimate twenty-first-century Buddhist, proving we don’t need to have the same beliefs to live harmoniously.” To honor the Dalai Lama as he approaches his 90th birthday, Lion’s Roar and Tibet House US invite you to “The Best of the Dalai Lama Global Vision Summit” — a special free online event happening June 20–22. This weekend features some of the most impactful and practical sessions from our summit series, which has reached hundreds of thousands of people worldwide since it began in 2020. Inspired by His Holiness’s enduring message of kindness, wisdom, and joy in our interconnected world, this free offering brings together renowned meditation teachers, psychologists, physicians, scholars, and spiritual leaders. Together, they offer transformative teachings and tools for living with greater intention, compassion, and hope. We hope you’ll join us for this special three-day event. Below, you’ll find three teachings from the Dalai Lama that exemplify his enduring vision for a kinder, more loving world. May his wisdom awaken the heart of compassion in you. —Lilly Greenblatt, digital editor, Lion’s Roar Only Genuine Compassion Will Do It’s not enough to simply to believe compassion is important. We must transform our thoughts and behaviour on a daily basis to cultivate compassion. “Self-centeredness inhibits our love for others, and we are all afflicted by it to one degree or another. For true happiness to come about, we need a calm mind, and such peace of mind is brought about only by a compassionate attitude. How can we develop this attitude? Obviously, it is not enough for us simply to believe that compassion is important and to think about how nice it is! We need to make a concerted effort to develop it; we must use all the events of our daily life to transform our thoughts and behavior.” ADVERTISEMENT Don’t Let Hatred Destroy Your Practice His Holiness the Dalai Lama takes an in-depth look at how we can work with anger and hatred in our practice. “Genuine peace of mind is rooted in affection and compassion. There is a very high level of sensitivity and feeling involved. So long as we lack inner discipline, an inner calmness of mind, then no matter what external facilities or conditions we may have, they will never give us the feeling of joy and happiness that we seek. On the other hand, if we possess this inner quality—that is, calmness of mind, a degree of stability within—then even if we lack various external facilities that are normally considered necessary for a happy and joyful life, it is still possible to live a happy and joyful life.” The Heart of the Buddha Forget all the fancy meditation practices, says His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the real heart of Buddhism is complete commitment to others. “What then is the difference between self and others? No matter how important and precious each person is, we are only talking about the well-being of one person. No matter how acute their suffering may be, we are still concerned here with the interest of one single person. In contrast, when we speak about the well-being of other sentient beings, this word other refers to limitless, countless sentient beings. In the case of this other, even if we are dealing with slight degrees of suffering, when aggregated, we are talking about the sufferings of an infinite number of beings. Therefore, from the point of view of quantity, the welfare of other sentient beings becomes far more important than that of oneself.”