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Source Text: This study guide is based on the book BEYOND RELIGION: Ethics for a Whole World written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 215 Park Ave South, New York NY 10003, www.hmhbooks.com. Copyright © 2011 His Holiness the Dalai Lama This study guide has been written under the sponsorship of Volunteer Chaplain Terry Conrad, MA, CVCA. He can be contacted by mail at Project Clear Light, 2220 Postoffice St. Ste B, Galveston TX 77550 or at <www.projectclearlight.org> or email@example.com. Project Clear Light is a not-for-profit prison outreach organization that sponsors contemplative practice programs, ethics and emotional intelligence classes, and correspondence courses at no charge to inmates. Contributors include: Larry Michael Francis, incarcerated on the TDCJ Wynne Unit, Richard Lyon and Curtis McBride, incarcerated on the TDCJ Ramsey Unit, and Sheila Moir. Additional contributions from teacher/ members of The Foundation for Active Compassion, <foundationforactivecompassion.org>. The Foundation for Active Compassion can be con tacted by mail through Project Clear Light. Gratitude and acknowledgement to the inmates in the Radiant Heart Sangha of the TDCJ Stiles Unit for their work on the Discovering Ethics Study Guide based on Ethics for the New Millennium by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This guide remains available from either The Dalai Lama Foundation website or Project Clear Light. This project is supported in part by a grant from The Dalai Lama Foundation, http://www.dalailamafoundation.org/, Tenzin Tethong , President, and Darlene Markovich, Executive Director. Marsha Clark, former Program Coordinator, has been of tremendous help over the years in getting an ethics class started in the Texas prison system and in helping to launch this guide.
There are two applications for the Ethics for a Whole World Study Guide: for group and for individual study. This guide is meant for study groups in criminal justice, education, health care, churches, finance and for any study group using Beyond Religion as a text. The course can also be taken by correspondence. There are two different types of study groups: prison and "free world," meaning anywhere outside of a prison. For a prison study group, it is usually necessary to have a volunteer sponsor that is willing to come into the prison at least once a week. Starting a class in a prison can begin with a phone call to the facility administration or chaplain; most rehabilitation classes are coordinated through the chaplain's office or the education department. For resource materials and any additional assistance with this process, please see the contact information inside the back cover. An Ethics Correspondence Course should be of benefit to incarcerated participants and to anyone else who is not in a situation where he or she can participate as part of an organized study group. Through Project Clear Light and The Foundation for Active Compassion, there is a corps of mentors willing to sponsor either a prison or free-world study group or to work the course by correspondence. Please see the Appendices for more information on using the Study Guide.
and social. World-wide instant communication via very sophisticated technologies is culturally transforming the way we do business and relate to each other. material aspects of life while neglecting moral ethics and inner values. we must learn how to take responsibility for our individual parts in what is happening around us. The Dalai Lama feels that the fundamental problem we face in the twentyfirst century is that we give too much attention to the external. there is still great suffering. Both drastic and dramatic changes have happened in the world in the last half-century. of material wealth and spiritual well-being. He remains in exile. Yet old attitudes of prejudice and greed continue. Every culture. the general level of access to material goods has never been greater. An excellent place to begin is with our sense of ethics. and humanity continues to face enormous difficulties and challenges that threaten our very existence. The real source and force of change must come from each of us. Today. but despite tremendous advances in so many fields. religious and political institutions have not kept pace with the issues facing our rapidly changing world. we can witness the interplay of peace and power. every religious and spiritual tradition has contributed to this conversation about morals in an attempt to 2 . Throughout history.intROduCtiOn tO the COuRse His Holiness the Dalai Lama has had a front row seat on global events ever since he was forced to escape from his homeland of Tibet in 1959. Ethics is a conversation that has been going on throughout the world for thousands of years.
the Age of Enlightenment and modern philosophy. classical Greek philosophy. He is offering us a system of secular ethics based on the inherent human value of compassion that is shared by every person on earth.understand the role of law and morality in social harmony and justice. it is both impractical and of no benefit to attempt to dictate moral values. The Dalai Lama is offering us an approach to ethics that does not rely upon cultural. a way of thinking.or religious-based morals and yet can be equally acceptable to those with or without religious faith. and being that can include everyone. The desire to balance the responsibility of individual free will with the role of political and religious institutions has been a theme of Vedic literature. the Buddha's teachings. Due to the diversity of religious beliefs and social morals throughout the world. 3 . relating. We must find a way of thinking about spirituality and ethics that is beyond religion. We have within our grasp a means of grounding inner values without contradicting any religion and without depending on religion.
loving-kindness. a strong case can be made for recognizing that basic human values do not necessarily rely upon religious principles or faith. we are brought together with people who do not share culture. so we must rely instead on basic human values and our common.1 How do you understand what the Dalai Lama means by "basic human values"? APPROACHING SECULARISM In the context of this discussion. "secular. attention and a calm mind. He chooses to use the word "secular" to describe such a system but carefully explains exactly what that means. language and religion. actually conveys a profound 4 . interdependent human condition in order to develop an ethical awareness that will benefit all.paRt I A New Vision of Secular Ethics CHAPTER 1 RETHINKING SECULARISM The Dalai Lama believes that both science and religion can influence the development of a system of ethics. When this information is coupled with our own personal experience and simple common sense. particularly that which focuses on exploring the nature of experience." far from implying antagonism toward religion or toward people of faith. may offer evidence for the benefits of cultivating qualities such as compassion. both in the small world around us and in the larger world outside. He points out that. consciousness and the effects of contemplative practices. INNER VALUES IN AN AGE OF SCIENCE Scientific research. 1.
4 And conversely. 1. 1. More fundamental are our basic human qualities of goodness and compassion and our underlying disposition toward love. despite its great diversity. In order to be truly universal.6 As you look around the world. peaceful and harmonious society? TOLERANCE IN AN AGE OF GLOBALIZATION A genuinely sustainable and universal approach to ethics can emerge simply as a natural and rational response to our very humanity and our common human condition.5 How does the principle of ahimsa—nonviolence—form the foundation of India's success in maintaining its diverse. 1. a system of ethics must include both believers and nonbelievers.2 How do you understand the term "secular ethics"? 1. religion is not the only lens through which to view human spirituality.3 Why would a secular approach to ethics be more effective than a religious approach? 1. by and large maintains a peaceful and harmonious society. what do you feel is the major cause of the social tensions that have become so common? RELIGION AND ETHICS Although the cultivation and practice of inner values and ethical behavior play key roles in both theistic and non-theistic religious traditions. 1.respect for and tolerance toward all religions and an inclusive and impartial attitude which includes nonbelievers. how is the idea of secular ethics acceptable to those who are deeply religious? SECULARISM IN INDIA It is a tremendous achievement from which other countries in the world can learn that India. kindness and affection.7 What are the similarities and differences between religion and spirituality? 5 .
"The problem with the world is that we draw the circle of our family too small.10 In what way does your life experience affirm or contradict the Dalai Lama's view of human nature? 1. and to offer ourselves in service to others. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 6 . we see love.11 How does our habitual behavior obscure basic human values? TWO PILLARS FOR SECULAR ETHICS The Dalai Lama explains the two basic principles on which he believes a universal system of ethics must be based: shared humanity and interdependence.9 Write out your definition of ethics. GROUNDING ETHICS IN HUMAN NATURE History offers us plenty of evidence that human beings can be violent and destructive.13 How do you understand interdependence as a key feature of human reality? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. 1." The fullest expression of our shared human virtues is our capacity to make close friendships. to come together for a common cause.8 Are there any benefits that religion provides that could not be derived from a secular approach to ethics? Are there any values in a secular approach to ethics that are not offered in religion? 1. Part B: What insights. However. Our nature is to nurture. to care for the ones we love and to share our happiness. kindness and compassion.12 How do you understand the term "shared humanity"? 1.1. if we look to the aspects of our personal lives that are the most endearing and satisfying. 1. As Mother Teresa once said.
CHAPTER 2 OUR COMMON HUMANITY Although we appear to be quite different in how we look.1 How do you understand what is meant by "sentient beings"? 2. how we speak and how we act. 2. empathy. We have powerful imaginations and a highly developed capacity for communication through symbolic language.4 Can you offer examples of situations in which you have felt empathy? 2. We share certain things with all sentient beings.3 How would you define empathy? 2.5 How is empathy key to our survival? 7 . like the ability to feel pain and experience pleasure. and the power of rational thinking. In what ways are we the same? HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS AND EMPATHY Humans have a capacity for memory that allows us to project our thoughts into the past and the future. We have the capacity for rational thought—the ability to critically evaluate and compare different outcomes in both real and imaginary situations. it is important to have a clear understanding of what we all have in common. 2.2 It's easy to see all the ways that we are different from one another. Also fundamental to human nature is the capacity for empathy: we feel others' joys and sorrows as if they were our own. but as humans we are also endowed with consciousness.
religion. we develop judgments that can lead to prejudice and intolerance based solely on conditioned mental habits that are negative and cause us to suffer. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 8 . In doing so.11 What kinds of expectations do you have of others with whom you work or live? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. we learn rapidly.8 How does acting ethically maximize our sense of genuine happiness for ourselves and for others at the same time? FUNDAMENTAL EQUALITY Despite all the characteristics that differentiate us—race.9 Do you feel that there are any groups of people that do not have the equal right to happiness that you do? 2.7 How does acting ethically interrupt the conditioned power of our negative mental habits? 2. wealth and many others—we are all equal in terms of our basic humanity. Part B: What insights. we are all essentially the same. 2. As humans. We are drawn to what is familiar and tend to avoid what is foreign. gender. language.10 What kind of judgments do you notice when you look at the other members of the group or the people that live or work around you? 2.HAPPINESS AND SUFFERING The never-ending human quest for happiness and the desire to avoid suffering account for many of human kind's greatest achievements and the evolution of the complex human brain. but we also develop attachments to what we "like" and aversions to what we don't. 2. we are very impressionable.6 What are some examples of negative mental habits and how do they cause us to suffer? 2. In our quest for happiness and desire to avoid suffering.
and how does it contribute to your happiness? 9 . mental composure and inner resilience exist on an inner level of satisfaction.CHAPTER 3 THE QUEST FOR HAPPINESS The happiness the Dalai Lama speaks of in this chapter is. he points out that when they are examined. possessions or status is our inner state of being." Though most people will agree that wealth. Although financial security. Peace of mind. Genuine happiness requires more—peace of mind. good health and loving friendship appear important for happiness.2 Why does striving for greater wealth appear to contribute to happiness yet can lead to greater suffering? TWO LEVELS OF SATISFACTION Pleasurable feelings are derived at some point from the satisfaction of a craving or attachment to some external stimulus. This level of satisfaction can eventually turn into a kind of suffering. health and friendship contribute significantly to human well-being. "the simple joy we all understand in an ordinary.1 Write out your definition of genuine happiness? 3.The satisfactions they bring are temporary and may even cause suffering. 3. HEALTH. they are always changing and cannot be the source of ultimate happiness. everyday sense. 3. they are not the ultimate source of happiness. a sense of purpose and a sense of connection. AND FRIENDSHIP Much more important than money.3 What is the difference between pleasure and happiness? 3. as he says. WEALTH.4 What gives you a sense of purpose in life.
3 Bring to mind someone that you feel expresses unconditional love. The Dalai Lama uses a mother's love as an example of the quality of compassion he believes to be the very source of our shared ethical values. he points out that compassion only for those close to us can cause us to forget that all beings share in our desire to gain happiness and avoid suffering. we depend upon a loving connection with those around us." 4. 4.ChapteR 4 COmpassiOn. health and genuine happiness. we strengthen this connection. Is it realistic to think that we can have the same kind of unconfined compassion as this person? 10 . When our actions are inspired by compassion. unconditional love they feel for their children.2 How does compassion create the conditions for true happiness? THE LOVE OF A MOTHER Mothers constantly demonstrate to all who see them the self-sacrificing. we can extend this unconditionally to include all sentient beings. with training. we also gain the conditions for well-being. He believes that. transforming our relationships with others from "us" and "them" to "we. However.the FOundatiOn Of Well-Being At every stage of our lives.1 Is compassion something fundamental to our human nature or is it something that needs to be cultivated? Or both? 4.
5 Can you describe why you might be inclined to feel greater compassion for one person than for another? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter.4 How do you understand the difference between empathy and compassion? 4. Part B: What insights. we can make compassion universal. just like ourselves. aspire to happiness and wish to be free from suffering.LEVELS OF COMPASSION By recognizing that all human beings. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 11 . 4.
punishment for wrongdoing must offer an opportunity for restoration. not just retribution. Because everyone has the capacity to change. He describes compassionate activity as a strong though nonviolent force that challenges wrongdoers yet distinguishes between the actor and the action. wrongdoing is forgiven.1 Who would you add to the Dalai Lama's list of fighters against injustice that have been motivated by universal compassion? Why? (They don't have to be important or well-known people. THE QUESTION OF JUSTICE There are those who say that the ethic of compassion amounts to an ethic of victimhood under which aggression will triumph. Forgiveness. Forgiveness reflects the inner motivation of compassionate concern for the welfare of all beings. leads to peace of mind. especially since a desire for revenge has so many negative consequences. The Dalai Lama suggests that the very concept of justice—fairness and redress based on the recognition of human equality—is grounded in compassion.) 12 . It bears the confidence that comes from recognizing that the innate goodness of our human virtue is merely obscured by thoughts and actions that stem from negative mental habits. the ability to recognize that due to conditioned negativity we all distort reality to some degree. compassion requires great fortitude and strength of character and by no means implies surrender in the face of wrongdoing or injustice. A friend or relative could be such a fighter in his or her own quiet way. 5.ChapteR 5 COmpassiOn and the QuestiOn Of JustiCe Some may argue that there is a conflict between compassion and the principles of justice. and the weak are left defenseless. Far from promoting weakness or passivity. Maintaining an attitude of calmness and nonviolence is an indication of strength.
we must ask: Is punishment about making wrongdoers suffer as an end in itself or is it about preventing further wrongdoing? Punishment has an important role to play in the regulation of human affairs. both as a deterrent to crime and to give people a sense of security and confidence in the law. When it comes to justice.6 How can the exercise of justice be made more complete by a compassionate approach? 5. The mark of a civilized society is the recognition that all human beings have the capacity for change. Legal systems can often reflect a very limited conception of justice.3 Do you agree with the Dalai Lama's definition of justice? Why or why not? 5.7 Why would leaving violent crimes unpunished not be in the best interests of the perpetrator? 13 . and that forgiveness has great value. Why did it work? BROAD AND NARROW CONCEPTS OF JUSTICE The broad sense of justice is a universal precept of fairness and redress based on the recognition of human equality. For the law to genuinely uphold justice. compassion and mercy should not be brushed aside.5 What kind of punishment does the Dalai Lama recommend for wrongdoers? 5. The narrower understanding of justice is the exercise of the law within any given legal framework (the rule of law). that revenge has negative consequences. it must protect universal human rights.4 Who suffers more from a narrow concept of justice and why? THE ROLE OF PUNISHMENT From a secular point of view.2 Describe a situation in your life in which an attitude of calmness and nonviolence saved the day. 5.5. 5.
5. not his or her actions. and how does it further a person's ability and willingness to become a law-abiding citizen? 5. 5. The past is beyond our control.10 What would a model for altruistic punishment look like? FORGIVENESS What's done is done. but the way we respond to past wrongdoing is something we can work with today by recognizing the tendency to make judgments based on negative attitudes or reactive habits. Forgiving does not mean forgetting.9 Do you believe that human beings have the capacity to change? How have you experienced this? ALTRUISTIC PUNISHMENT Punishment can be exacted in a way that benefits everyone. we can be free of the angry and resentful state of mind that causes more conflict. including wrongdoers themselves.DISTINGUISHING THE ACTION FROM THE ACTOR Compassion is directed toward the actor. We must bear in mind that acceptance. 5.11 How does clinging to memories of past injustices get in the way of forgiveness? 5. kindness and understanding are not the same as approval. Punishment that does not exact revenge but rather corrects the wrongdoer is in everyone's interest. Compassion allows us to condemn wrong actions while holding an attitude of kindness toward the perpetrators of those actions.8 What is meant by restorative justice.12 How can the concept of justice be based on compassionate concern for both the victim and the perpetrator? 14 . when we separate the doer from the deed.
why is compassion the core principle on which to base such a system? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. genuinely directed toward the benefit of others. Part B: What insights. inner motivation is essential to an ethical system. our outer actions will naturally tend to be ethically sound. When our inner motivation is pure.THE SCOPE OF ETHICS Ethics can't be divorced from motivation.14 If. as the Dalai Lama says. 5.13 How do you feel about the Dalai Lama's statement "…when our motivation is pure. our action will naturally tend to be ethically sound"? 5. It is from compassion that all our ethical values and principles arise. genuinely directed toward the welfare of others. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 15 .
6. the Dalai Lama believes that it must be complemented by discernment. we use discernment to understand the implications of our actions. many of which are beyond anyone's control. ESTABLISHING INNER VALUES It is good to have internalized general principles to guide our actions for those occasions when we do not have time to work things out in detail. it is discernment that will ensure that the choices we make are realistic and that our good intentions are not lost. so that the choices we make are grounded in a clear-sighted understanding of the world we live in. we must rely upon a compassionate motivation tempered by critical thinking. Since we are only human and will never see the whole picture.2 Give an example of how you used discernment recently. 6. what do you do? 16 . If compassionate motivation forms the basis of a system of secular ethics. It's important here to contemplate the principle of interdependence—that every situation is the result of countless different causes and conditions.ChapteR 6 The ROle Of DisCeRnment While intention is the most important factor in guiding ethical behavior. We can nurture our inner values to help us make ethical choices by reflecting on whether our actions are harmful or beneficial to ourselves and others. In this globalized world in which religious moral guidelines are not universally accepted.1 How would you define discernment? 6. Discernment can aid us in looking at problems from this broader perspective.3 Are there general "rules" that you follow when making everyday choices? How would these "rules" change if compassion were your constant motivation? 6.4 When there is no time for discernment.
6. more holistic view. If you had used this approach. because the situations in life arise from the convergence of a great number of contributing factors. Our responses will be more in tune with reality if we look with a broader. 6. 6.8 Why does reacting to a difficult situation with accusations and blame often make things worse? What would be a better approach? INEVITABLE UNCERTAINTY We will never be certain that we know all the causes or all the consequences of the ethical problems we face. we must weigh the pros and the cons of the various paths open to us and then let ourselves be guided by a natural sense of responsibility. Nevertheless.5 Are there other actions you would add to the Dalai Lama's list of those universally considered harmful? What inner values might cause people to take these actions? DEALING WITH DILEMMAS There are exceptional circumstances in which our internalized general principles are inadequate.7 How do you understand the principle of interdependence? Why is this important to acting ethically? 6.6 Recall a situation in which you had to make a difficult decision. Ethical matters are often not black and white. Then analyze this decision using the method the Dalai Lama outlines ("Do I truly have at heart the well being of others?"). and often they are not even under our control. would your decision have been different? TAKING A HOLISTIC VIEW It is not enough to look at any given situation or problem from only one perspective. We limit our ability to solve a problem if we are too narrowly focused on it. 17 . we do have control at the level of motivation and in using discernment before speaking or taking action.
9 What does the Dalai Lama mean when he says that ethics must be grounded at the level of motivation. 6. not consequences? 6.10 How can admitting that we don't know the answer be beneficial? 6.11 Can you offer an example of when the best action is no action? THE FRUITS OF DISCERNMENT Compassion and discernment joined together create the calm mind and clear judgment that are key to a workable approach to ethics and wellbeing. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 18 . Part B: What insights.12 How does discernment strengthen the ability to trust that our actions will be compassionate? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter.6.
are almost always related to issues of ethics.1 Create a graphic chain showing the interconnected causes and conditions for a current global issue.ChapteR 7 EthiCs in OuR ShaRed WORld The Dalai Lama believes that the major challenges facing us today require an approach based on shared ethical values and mutual cooperation. GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY The ethics of individuals can affect the lives of many others in our interconnected world. we can no longer assume that a broad understanding of ethics will be learned at home or through religious instruction. These values must be grounded in global responsibility that recognizes the irrationality of using violence or unjust methods to solve human problems. with their complex causes and conditions. it is critical for us to realize that our behavior has a global dimension. Therefore. Identifying and cultivating universal ethical principles will contribute to the possibility for us to live more peacefully and to preserve our environment and cultural diversity. 7. Although parents and churches offer some training in moral behavior. 7. OUR GLOBAL CHALLENGES The problems we face in the world today.3 Why is apathy or indifference a form of selfishness? 19 .2 How can our individual interests serve what is in the best interests of the wider human community? 7.
and politically in our interdependent world. disarmament is compassion in practice.8 Discuss examples of ways that ethical responsibility will serve to protect and preserve the environment. 7. economically.7 How is it possible that we can change the world by taking greater responsibility for our own actions? THE ENVIRONMENT It is clear that the current patterns of consumption that we consider "advanced" are unsustainable for our natural resources. Genuine cooperation to face this issue cannot be imposed by force.4 Offer an example of a current global problem caused or exacerbated by technology? What ethical solution would you propose? THE FUTILITY OF WAR Violence begets violence.6 Why is nonviolence also "compassion in action"? 7.5 How would you practice inner disarmament? 7.9 How can the "developed" world become a model of sustainability for countries and cultures that aspire to be more like us? 20 . 7. it can only emerge from mutual trust and respect among the parties involved and the recognition of the problems we face collectively.THE CHALLENGE OF TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS The knowledge and power we now hold due to scientific and technological advances raise serious concerns. Is it possible that our responsibilities are now growing too fast for our natural capacity for moral discernment to keep pace? Can we trust ourselves with this power? 7. Since all regions and all people are connected environmentally. 7.
THE PROBLEM OF GREED VERSUS THE JOYS OF PHILANTHROPY Wealth should serve humanity.14 How could a system of ethics based on compassion and moral discernment help teachers solve discipline problems in the schools? 21 . 7. In a secular approach to ethics in education.10 What does the Dalai Lama mean when he says that he considers himself "half Marxist"? 7. 7.11 What would be the effect of greater financial equity among people and nations? NEW CHALLENGES FROM SCIENCE Advances in science raise many difficult choices.12 What ethical problems can arise from advances in science? EDUCATING FUTURE GENERATIONS To use a single religious perspective in education would be inadequate. sectarian violence and the social tensions created by large-scale economic migration.13 Discuss a lesson you would teach to a classroom of students on the cultivation of inner values. it is crucial that the basic principles be genuinely universal. and not vice versa. 7. including war. 7. The stark economic inequalities of today's world are not only morally wrong but sources of many practical problems. especially in the fields of genetics and biotechnology. It is important that we meet our new areas of responsibility with sound motivation and discernment.
7. what are some of the benefits of moving in that direction? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter.THE NEED FOR PERSEVERANCE If the goal is noble.15 Even if a universal ethical system is not fully possible in the near future. it does not matter if it is realized within our lifetimes. We must strive and persevere and never give up. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 22 . Part B: What insights.
The ethic of virtue is the recognition that all beings have in common basic human values.1 How do you understand the importance of mindfulness in terms of your actions and what you say? THE ETHIC OF RESTRAINT The most important thing we can do to minimize the harm we might inflict in our everyday lives is to apply discernment in our behavior. and an ethic of altruism. 8. not harming others. it's about doing. dedicating ourselves to the welfare of others.paRt II Educating the Heart through Training the Mind ChapteR 8 EthiCal Mindfulness in EveRyday Life Ethics is not simply a matter of knowing beneficial from harmful. the cultivation of inner values. The Dalai Lama suggests that three stages are necessary in order to put ethics into practice in our everyday life: an ethic of restraint. The means to this end are the natural mindfulness and awareness that allow us to act in ways that are consistent with our basic human values. How can you remind yourself to not identify with this attitude? 23 .2 Offer an example of a negative mental habit or attitude that you have. 8. and the ethic of altruism is the cultivation of selflessness and humility for the benefit of all. an ethic of virtue. Restraint allows us to uphold the foundation principle: do no harm either through violent or nonviolent actions.
7 If mindfulness is about remembering our core values. motivation and how our negative mental habits are affecting our happiness. AND AWARENESS Heedfulness—adopting an overall sense of caution involves the attitude of being careful and attentive Mindfulness—the ability to gather oneself mentally and thereby recall one's core values and motivation before speaking or taking action Awareness—being witness to whatever is displaying in mind as experience Self-respect and consideration of others—two mental qualities that give us an added level of caution about doing wrong 8.5 How does right livelihood help prevent causing harm by nonviolent means? HEEDFULNESS.6 Have you ever done something that you knew was wrong at the time? Why did knowing it was wrong not stop you from saying or doing it? 8.3 How have your past actions caused harm to others that was intentional or unintentional or impulsive? How would the ethic of restraint have changed your behavior? HARM CAUSED BY NONVIOLENT MEANS Our words alone have tremendous potential to harm others. often unintentionally.8. 8. 8. 24 .4 Think of a difficult person that you think or talk about in a negative way and express your feelings about him or her in other terms. describe how being more mindful would be useful in a real-life situation you are facing. MINDFULNESS.
8. Part B: What insights.8 Offer an example of when you learned an important life lesson from making a mistake.10 How is it possible for acts of altruism to meet and outweigh moral wrongs? Think of times when your own selfless acts changed the situation. can you notice this and flip it to joy for the other? THE ETHIC OF ALTRUISM The third level of mind training is altruism.THE ETHIC OF VIRTUE We can benefit others (and ourselves) through words and actions by being caring and thoughtful toward them and by being charitable and helping those in need.11 Is it possible to experience complete and selfless dedication to others? When have you experienced this? Who serves as an example in your life of someone who really embodies this spirit of selfless dedication? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. even for a short time. 8. the highest form of ethical practice.9 How does an attitude of sympathetic joy in others' achievements and good fortune actually improve your life? If your first response is envy. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 25 . 8. How did that change the way you look at others who are making the same mistake? 8.
He points out that even those feelings we consider pleasurable can cause harm when they distort reality.This chapter offers a method—using emotional awareness—to observe the arising of afflictive emotions at increasingly deeper levels of consciousness. Within this group of emotions. hatred or malice.ChapteR 9 Dealing with DestRuCtive EmOtiOns The Dalai Lama suggests that the most useful way of considering emotions is to see if the actions which arise from them are beneficial or harmful.1 Have you recognized destructive behavior in yourself that has changed? Are you aware of what caused the change? THE WORLD OF OUR EMOTIONS Destructive emotions are those states that undermine our well-being by creating inner turmoil. Both religion and modern neuroscience affirm that with conscious effort we can change patterns of behavior based on emotional states of mind. anger or fear. like greed. THE POSSIBILITY OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT Advances in neuroscience have prompted many scientists to give serious attention to the idea that through conscious effort we can train our emotional instincts by literally altering the physical patterns of the brain. In order to reduce harmful behavior. and those states. such as attachment (desire). 9. which only become destructive 26 . Awareness of the causes of our emotions will allow us to apply restraint and to keep these emotions from erupting into harmful behavior. it is possible to distinguish between two subcategories: those emotional states that are destructive in themselves. be determined to cancel the negative by the positive. and become convinced that our reactions are produced by our habitual emotional patterns rather than by any outside force. we must recognize any destructive urges or tendencies.
envy. 9. attachment. 27 . desire or hatred.3 How do you understand emotions that are unpleasant but yet beneficial? 9. thus blinding us to the short.4 Why is anger sometimes useful.6 Discuss the destructive and beneficial qualities of each of these emotions: anger. How is such an analysis helpful? TAKING A STANCE A key element in generating an effective stance toward negative emotions is a deep recognition of their destructive nature and the conviction that we can overcome them.and long-term consequences of our actions. and doubt.when their intensity is excessive and disproportionate to the situation in which they arise. pride.5 How do extreme emotional states prevent you from exercising clear judgment? 9.7 Choose a destructive emotion that causes you trouble and analyze it in terms of the state of mind that is typically present when it occurs. THE EMOTION FAMILIES Almost all of our destructive emotions can be seen as either in a family of attraction or a family of aversion—liking or disliking. 9. causing us to lose our capacity for discernment and rational judgment.2 How do you understand the difference between an emotion that is afflictive and one that is simply unpleasant? 9. but hatred always destructive? SHARED FEATURES OF DESTRUCTIVE EMOTIONS Destructive emotions distort our perception of reality by narrowing our view of a situation. 9.
9. speech and mind—are the most helpful to you in restraining negative impulses? Why? ATTENTIVENESS Paying attention to our behavior is a way to begin to develop emotional awareness.9.10 What disturbing emotions recur over and over again for you? Describe how you react to similar situations in the same negative way? 9. The true enemy of innate goodness is not external conditions but negative mental habits. 9. the causal chain.9 How can your empathetic nature be the source of your greatest happiness? UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES OF AFFLICTION The real troublemaker in our life is within us.11 How do you typically respond when someone provokes you? Does this behavior remedy the situation or does it cause you more mental discomfort? EMOTIONAL AWARENESS Emotional awareness—careful attention to how a destructive emotion arises and our tendency to react or tell a story—will gradually help bring afflictive emotions under control.8 Reflect on a negative emotion that is strong in you. Destructive emotions are habit. What personal problems does it cause? How does it affect those around you? 9. and the more we rely on them. We can analyze the arising of destructive emotions by tracing our behavior back through a chain of events. 9.12 Which of the three aspects of emotional awareness—body. the stronger they become.13 Offer an example of something that triggers your most frequent destructive emotion? 28 .
comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 29 .14 When you find yourself reacting in a negative way. Part B: What insights.15 Bring to mind a difficulty in your life right now? Can you observe your difficulty without trying to push it away? How does it feel when you think of your difficulty? How do you language it? Can you locate it in your body? THE QUESTION OF MOODS Moods are deeper levels of thought and feelings that provide insight into our overall attitude about our self and our situation. 9. try to trace this response back through its causal chain from outer trigger to inner cause. even years.16 How would you describe your overall mood? 9. 9. and affects how we will respond to both internal and external events.9.17 How fixed is this self image? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. A mood is like a background theme that can carry over for days. What part does an assumption or expectation play in this chain? CATCHING ONESELF Paying attention to the way that our emotions reveal themselves through our bodies and our thoughts can give us early warning signs and helpful hints as we try to catch destructive behaviors earlier and earlier in the causal chain.
they are the foundation of a system of secular ethics. contentment. he points out those qualities needed besides compassion and forgiveness: patience. and mind. acceptance of suffering. Why does the Tibetan word "soe pa" include them as part of the virtue of patience? 10. the antidote to anger and frustration. In this chapter. or in response to an out-and-out moral wrong? 30 . There are three aspects of patience to consider: forbearance toward those who harm us (not returning harm for harm). self-discipline and generosity. and forgiveness. PATIENCE AND FORBEARANCE Patience is a key component of the ethic of restraint discussed in an earlier chapter. with a troublemaker. forbearance. All of these key inner values can lead us to actions which are beneficial to ourselves and to others. Through self-discipline of body. and dignity that give us the ability to resist the temptations of harmful behavior and instead act in ways that display our positive qualities. we can develop the confidence. speech.2 How can the virtue of patience work in a volatile situation. Generosity provides us with opportunities to experience the joy of giving and to strengthen our connection to others through sharing in their joy.1 Distinguish between tolerance. and acceptance of reality. 10. Patience. allows us to stay calm and exercise discernment when faced with everyday difficulties.ChapteR 10 Cultivating Key InneR Values The second part of the Dalai Lama's two-pronged approach to living an ethical life is to cultivate positive inner qualities. integrity. Contentment helps us avoid the suffering of dissatisfaction and frustration caused by greed.
Things are not fixed in the way we imagine.8 What personal benefits can be realized through the practice of patience? 31 . If we reflect on the inevitability of change. 10.7 How does reflecting on old age and death lead us to a greater acceptance of reality? 10. we will see that whatever situation we are in today is changing even as we're experiencing it.3 Can you recall a time when someone acted aggressively or disrespectfully toward you? Why do you think he or she acted that way? How would you react in a similar situation today? Are any of the reasons the same? Does this change the way you feel about the other person? 10.4 If anger is involuntary. Accepting our own discomfort will make it easier to see our part in the cause. how could you control it? 10. 10.PATIENCE TOWARD THE PERPETRATORS OF HARM helps us distin- guish between the actor and the action. 10.6 How will I benefit from understanding that you are a lot like me when it comes to suffering? PATIENCE THROUGH CONTEMPLATION OF REALITY can help prevent despair through understanding the causes and conditions of difficult parts of our lives.5 Why does it seem natural to return harm when we are harmed? How would the reaction change if discernment were applied to the situation? PATIENCE THROUGH THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING recognizes that suffering is an unavoidable part of our existence.
CONTENTMENT Contentment takes its place among ethical values when it is defined as the Dalai Lama sees it: "a certain modesty of ambition or having limited desires. 10. The four kinds of giving offer us an opportunity to convey this inner attitude to those around us. and extending love. What suffering was caused by this? 10." In this context. GENEROSITY Generosity is the most natural outer expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness. they are material giving. contentment means being able to find satisfaction without looking for more.10 Has "how much is enough" changed over your life? What does this tell you about your former wants and desires? 10. thus freeing us from incessant craving. offering spiritual counsel.12 How does discipline imposed by fear undermine attempts to develop self-discipline? 10.14 Describe how self-discipline interacts with the other positive inner values.9 Discuss how the desire for more resulted in the recent worldwide financial crisis.11 How do you understand the peace and contentment of even the poorest people in India that the Dalai Lama describes? SELF-DISCIPLINE When voluntarily embraced. 32 . 10. 10.13 Explain why self-discipline must also include mindfulness of those whose welfare is intimately connected to our own. self-discipline allows us to benefit ourselves and others by resisting temptation in our lives and also assists us in practicing contentment. offering security.
comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 33 .16 Describe an instance when your generosity caused harm instead of creating benefit. Part B: What insights.19 Can you give an example of when your expectation got in the way of joy? For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. 10.18 What is the greatest joy you have experienced in giving? 10. a giver can experience great joy through his or her actions.15 Give examples of how you carry out any of the four kinds of giving.10.17 What are some specific ways that you can include an attitude of generosity in your day-to-day dealings with those around you? JOY IN GIVING If the motivation for generosity is to benefit all beings. 10. and simply behaving with an attitude of generosity does not require material wealth. What did you learn from this experience? CHARITABLE GIVING AND PHILANTHROPY Charitable giving benefits the donor as much as it does the recipient. 10.
ChapteR 11 MeditatiOn as Mental CultivatiOn In this final chapter.1 Discuss how meditation can be beneficial to your well-being and the well-being of others. Now. thoughts and beliefs. expectations. a combination of analytic meditation and absorptive meditation are central to the Dalai Lama's own daily practice. The benefit of these practices is to allow us to be calmer. 11. the Dalai Lama teaches specific methods that will allow us to deepen these practices. we are called upon to practice the mental discipline that makes self-transformation possible. The next stage is contemplation or analysis of assumptions. This is a worthwhile endeavor in itself that will benefit both self and others. 11. He recognizes that these practices may not always be easy. 34 . so he offers helpful tips on how to deal with problems that might arise. more compassionate and more discerning human beings.2 What process have you used when you wanted to really understand something? How does it differ from the way the Dalai Lama breaks it down? Would the points he makes improve your own approach? FORMS OF MENTAL CULTIVATION Of the many different forms of mental cultivation. The final stage is resting in awareness of the present moment. A PROCESS OF TRANSFORMATION Transformation starts with an intellectual understanding. In our work so far. we have actually been using some of the techniques of mental cultivation as we reflect on the questions posed.
it is important to consider an appropriate place.11.5 What kinds of physical and emotional supports are helpful to you in your meditation practice? 11. it can also be helpful to consider what will happen if you neglect it.6 What time. 11. the likelihood of distractions and how much time to allow. DEALING WITH PROCRASTINATION A strong commitment to practice can help to overcome the call of other obligations that might seem to be more important. 11. 11. place and posture work best for you? RELAXING AND SETTLING THE MIND It is very helpful if a meditation session begins by taking steps to place the mind and body in a relaxed state so that you can concentrate on mental cultivation.4 What motivates you to practice? PLANNING OUR PRACTICE When planning a practice.3 Discuss in your own words how you understand analytic meditation and absorptive meditation. 11.7 What works best for you to arrive and relax into meditation? REFLECTING ON THE BENEFITS OF MENTAL TRAINING When reflecting on the benefits of a meditative practice.8 Which of the points that the Dalai Lama makes is the most effective in helping you maintain your mental training? 35 .
images or feelings and noticing any tendency to label." "enemies" and "strangers. the profound recognition of our shared aspirations. See Appendix B for a guided meditation. tell a story or want anything to be different. and finally to all beings.11 Discuss any reluctance to making the wish of love for someone that is difficult. 11.9 Do you sense any kind of shift within you when practicing with a benefactor? 11. Please refer to Appendix A for more instruction on relaxing and breathing. Then extend this wish to someone you don't know very well.SOME FORMAL PRACTICES FOCUSED ATTENTION is scanning the body for any tension or tightness and observing the body relaxing and breathing itself. thoughts. PRESENT-MOMENT AWARENESS is simply observing whatever is arising in the mind as sensations. to a group. to someone you find to be difficult. 11. TRAINING IN COMPASSION AND LOVING-KINDNESS is an invitation to cultivate compassion and loving-kindness by thinking of someone close to you and making the wish for him or her to be happy and to have deepest well-being. The body and breath are two readily available objects for meditation.10 What insights have you had about the benefit of these practices to yourself and others? CULTIVATING EQUANIMITY can be practiced by noticing the tendency to like one person and not like another.12 Discuss the sameness of our self and so-called "friends. We reinforce these mental habits of liking and disliking when we stereotype others into groups and overlook the essential equality that we share with others." REJOICING IN THE EXAMPLE OF OTHERS invites us to reflect on the qualities of people we admire so that we can gain direct appreciation of a given quality. 36 . 11.
The single measure of our progress is compassion.11.17 How are you able to "fine tune" your attention between agitation and laxity? THE QUESTION OF PROGRESS Whenever obstacles occur. Laxity is present when the mind is too relaxed and becomes dull or drowsy.14 What have you learned from this practice? DEALING WITH AFFLICTIVE ATTITUDES AND EMOTIONS gives us the opportunity to closely examine the mental states caused by afflictive emotions. 11.13 Describe some of the good qualities in people that you admire. not the rate of progress? 37 .18 Why does the Dalai Lama say that it's the practice that's important.15 The Dalai Lama notes the importance of using both analytic and absorptive meditation techniques in this practice. How have you recognized these good qualities in yourself? 11. 11. we should maintain a non-judgmental attitude of patience and humility. thoughts or feelings. How are these practices helpful to you? 11. 11.16 Is it more effective for you to rest in awareness of an afflictive emotion or to apply an antidote? OBSTACLES TO GOOD MENTAL CULTIVATION PRACTICE Mental agitation occurs when the mind is too distracted by sensations.
19 Give examples of how a more joyful mind has deepened your meditation. 11. Even moderate effort over time will have very beneficial results if we stay with it. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter? 38 . We can take joy in the fact that we are learning little by little to recognize and deal with our negative mental habits. Part B: What insights. IMPACT ON DAILY LIFE The benefit of spiritual practice is not how we feel while we are meditating. For Correspondence Course: Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. 11.20 Give examples of times when you have experienced a greater mindfulness and how that has helped a situation. but to be more mindful and compassionate in what we are about to do or say throughout our day.THE JOY OF MENTAL TRAINING Judgmental attitudes and expectations are the display of the conditioned mind. if we are consistent and dedicated in our effort to reach our full human potential.
3." He invites us all. to help make this prayer come true. Have you noticed any changes in your compassion for others? My WISH His Holiness the Dalai Lama concludes Beyond Religion with: "It is my hope that this will be a century of peace. This is my prayer as well. contentment. and generosity. forgiveness. What is the value of cultivating positive qualities as well as developing restraint when working with destructive emotions? 4. self-discipline. Has your personal motivation in life changed as a result of taking this course? 2. Write out your own prayers: "May the future of humanity be…" "May all beings be…" "May human society be…" "May my family be…" What is your wish for yourself? 39 . through our individual and communal efforts. and compassionate humanity will emerge.final RefleCtiOns 1. responsible. patience. 5. How have you found the mental training practices to be beneficial to you personally? 6. a century of dialogue—a century when a more caring. How would the inner values discussed in the book help you resolve a difficult situation that you are currently facing? Discuss the effects of applying compassion. Write a down a set of ethical principles that would make the world a better place for all the beings that share it.
forcing or getting dizzy NATURAL BODY Can you feel the weight of your body on your seat? Can you feel your contact with the earth? Can you feel your head balanced on your neck and shoulders? Notice any tightness or tension in the body Scan the body for any tension or tightness Allow the body to relax itself Natural Body—Just sitting. and begin to exhale. Allow the exhale to lengthen. Experience the breath completely filling the body. for just a moment. until you feel the breath under your collar bones Pause. relaxing itself without having do anything 40 . slightly pushing out the lower belly. Repeat this cycle as many times as you can without straining. slightly tightening the diaphragm until the breath is completely exhausted…and pause…breath and attention are wide open without focusing on anything… Allow the diaphragm to drop itself and initiate the next inhale. either on the floor or a chair With the back straight The arms and hands resting in the lap With eyes open or closed Turn the attention inward to the body breathing itself Draw the breath in and down to the abdomen. like a balloon.AppendiX A NatuRal AwaReness MeditatiOn Sit.
NATURAL BREATH/ENERGY Can you feel the way you are breathing? Is there any tightness or resistance around the breath? Notice the body relaxing itself on each out-breath Natural Breath/Energy—The body breathing itself without our having to do anything NATURAL MIND Everything we experience is mind Notice whatever is arising and dissolving in your experience Notice the tendency to describe. label or tell a story about whatever is arising Is there any space between thoughts? Just sitting Just breathing Nothing to do or figure out Honor what you feel without wanting to change anything 41 .
If we are to allow love to be integral to our life. 42 . Love is interested. If we look a little deeper. patience. then it must begin with the relationship we have with ourselves. There is often a misunderstanding about love due to our tendency to use love in a selfish way. Love is the lens through which we can view all of our relationships. tolerance. even in the face of adversity. Love is both respectful and admiring.This abrogation of the power of love will only cause suffering.AppendiX B MeditatiOn WITH A BENEFACTOR We've heard it said that love is the most powerful force in the world. the feeling we have about someone else. Enlightened masters for thousands of years in all the great spiritual traditions have understood the importance and power of love. criticize. take your time with each part before moving on. This practice has three parts. have expectations or conditions. One of the oldest practices in the Buddhist tradition is the meditation on love. love is the sense of connection that we feel with the people and things that are dear to us. fortitude. love is something that comes and goes. difficulty. acceptance and a sense of openness and attentiveness. joyful and compassionate. or to manipulate others for our own sense of importance or self-worth. Move on only when you feel you are ready. to define ourselves by how others feel about us. curious. illness and death. Love does not judge. the memory of a moment we shared with someone or the fantasy we have about something in the future. What does this look like? What qualities do we experience as love? Love is understanding. It holds no animosity or resentment but allows things to be just as they are. This may take more that one session. but what does this really mean? For many of us.
" RECEIVING THE WISH Allow the warm radiance of the wish to enter into your being. may you have deepest well-being." Experience him or her making this wish for you. Feel the presence your benefactor sitting in front of you. so allow the radiant purity of this wish to bring light and warmth into every cell. radiant beam of sunlight coming from the heart of your benefactor into your heart. It doesn't matter if the person is living or not. every pore of your being. to fill you with its nourishing. Your benefactor already loves you. "May you be happy. your whole body. whether you are still in touch with him or her or not. Ask yourself. The wish looks and feels like a warm. The wish of love is like a prayer. Is there any resistance or reluctance to your receiving the wish? Do not push this away or ignore it. This is someone that has cared for you. THE WISH Picture your benefactor sending you the wish of love. may you have deepest well-being. looking and smiling at you.THE BENEFACTOR Begin by visualizing a person in your life that you feel has loved you unconditionally. "What is my reluctance?" "What is difficult about this?" "Is there any reason why wouldn't I want to receive the wish?" 43 . We call this person a benefactor. focus on receiving the wish of love. it is just someone that you know has loved you and wished you well. your chest. someone that you liked to be with. instead hold any resistance up into the light of the wish. healing warmth. let it be illuminated and revealed by the wish. Without getting involved in any stories about your benefactor. it goes: "May you be happy.
When you are ready. picture a beam of light from you joining with the light coming from the benefactor. opinions and disagreements? DEDICATION Picture your benefactor dissolving into light…visualize all those for whom you made the wish dissolving into light…dissolve this light radiance into the radiance of your heart. sick. Hold any resistance up into the illumination of the wish." Allow yourself to receive the wish from yourself by picturing the warm radiance move down from the top of your head." 44 . begin to make the wish for yourself. Think of people you don't like. filling your entire body. may all beings have deepest well-being. Make the wish for them all. from our benefactor and from ourselves. Notice any resistance or reluctance to your receiving the wish from yourself. MAKING THE WISH FOR OTHERS Once we have received the wish. may this one have deepest well being. Why wouldn't we make the wish? Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone made the wish for each other instead of holding on to petty negative attitudes. for all beings. think of others close to you and send them the wish… move on to friends…people around you…people you don't know but know of…people in difficulty. may you have deepest well-being. "May this one (myself) be happy. "May you be happy. homeless. End with the wish: "May all beings be happy. we then make the wish of love for others.MAKING THE WISH FOR OURSELVES When you feel you have received the wish from your benefactor. Think of others like you that are isolated from friends and family. allow it to be bathed in the light of the wish." Begin with your benefactor and send him or her the wish.
sends out the power and merit of the collective effort of the class for the benefit of all beings. the group organizer can offer an introduction to the study. It seems to work well to have all the class members sitting on chairs in a circle without any tables.org>. pass out the class materials. the weekly leader. For additional help in starting a study group please contact either The Dalai Lama Foundation at http://www. Following this. and discuss the class format. in his or her own words.org/ or Project Clear Light at <ww. After the allotted time. we have found that the best format is a group of no more than 30 people meeting once a week. After the introduction and a brief discussion. At the end of the class. Begin each class with a short. The role of the facilitator is to be prepared. and each facilitator reports on what was discussed in their group for each topic. The facilitator should keep notes on the discussion. Access to a black. it's helpful to take another two or three minutes of silence to allow the members to reflect on anything they said or heard that made an impression on them. scanning the body. Each week. silent meditation (three to five minutes). keep the discussion on topic and give each member of the group the opportunity to contribute to the discussion. At the first session. A class usually lasts for about two hours. 45 . either the lead facilitator or any member of the class can offer an introduction to the chapter under study. the group comes together as a whole.projectclearlight. the group then breaks up into small discussion groups of four to seven people with one person designated as the facilitator for each group. The group will go over the assigned key concept questions as they are presented in the Study Guide. It is expected that every member of the class has read both the chapter and the Study Guide in preparation.AppendiX C SUGGESTIONS FOR A STUDY GROUP For a study group.dalailamafoundation. taking from ten to twenty minutes for each key concept (heading) in the chapter under study. observing the breath and allowing each member to reflect on his or her intention for participating in the class.or whiteboard is helpful.
Each week. For those with access to a computer and/or email.Appendix D WORKING WITH CORRESPONDENTS An Ethics for a Whole World Correspondence Course is a valuable offering to individuals that do not have access to a study group. reading each Key Concept. For those without access to email. comments or questions came up for you in your study of this chapter. the exchange will take place online. Use your notes to complete Parts A and B below. Please do not send answers to every question or give long examples. thoroughly read a chapter in the textbook. GUIDELINES FOR CORRESPONDENTS The correspondent is encouraged to keep a journal of all his or her course work. Part B: What insights. Part A: Write a short summary of what you feel are the most important concepts that the Dalai Lama is putting forth in this chapter. Go through the questions for discussion for each Key Concept and make notes in your journal on the questions that you feel offer you deeper insight into what the chapter is offering.Try to keep your work for each chapter to no more than two double-sided pages. Mail or email your work on Parts A and B to the mentor. taking notes if it is helpful. the correspondence will mean writing a letter and sending it through the USPS. Please do not write in either the book or the Study Guide." The process begins with a mentor that is willing to have up to a dozen written exchanges by mail or email. 46 . Go through the Study Guide for each chapter. Respect that the mentor is volunteering his or her time. either in prison or the "free world.
A Certificate of Completion will not be issued until all materials are returned.It will work best to take the work a chapter at a time. there are a limited number of books and study guides available for the correspondence course at no cost. so the commitment for the class will be to send up to a dozen mailings. then no more that two chapters can be sent in a single mailing. correspondents should be brief. all course materials must be returned to the facilitator/ mentor for use by other study groups or correspondents. summarize. Unless purchased. This will save on how much the correspondent will have to write and the mentor to respond. A mentor should send an incarcerated participant a pre-addressed envelope with USPS printed postage (not stamps) to be used for returning the book and Study Guide. 47 . In situations where an incarcerated participant is indigent. if the participant makes a specific request. and not give too many examples. please contact Project Clear Light for availability. Again. a Certificate of Completion will be issued by Project Clear Light. COURSE MATERIALS Through a small grant from The Dalai Lama Foundation. Upon the completion of the course. Any more than this makes it difficult to get a thorough response to the work. Please note that this is a study opportunity. not an invitation to become a pen-pal.
1 2 CE RTIF ICATE OF COMPL E TION ETHICS for a WHOLE WORLD An Ethics Correspondence Course An in-depth study of "BEYOND RELIGION by the Dalai Lama" Participant Name Date Outstanding Achievement MENTOR NAME Sample certificate of completion 48 .


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Incarnation is one of the recognized processes to dispose the spend that is generated through tasks like home renovation, building and business projects. With this process this waste material is definitely burnt into ashes, but the disadvantage of this process is definitely number of gases like skin tightening and and harmful gases are freed into ambiance causing a lot harm to the earth. The effect of such harmful gases will not be reduced unless this emission associated with gases in the atmosphere is definitely prevented through the use of most advanced technologies. However this technique of disposing this waste is rather expensive and it is advisable solely in the nations where there is not any enough land to dispose the trash.
Including the trash box in a totally free space might facilitate uncomplicated pickup along with delivery without throwing just about any challenges for the truck driver. It is always advisable to get handy specifics of the dimensions of this dumpster before the idea reaches your doorstep. Dropping the garbage can within the pre designated space can ease the duty of the customer plus the vendor without wasting the majority of your time.
Previous to renting a dumpster, it is best to do some research about the 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi, TX assistance companies. Find the perfect 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi, TX company to remove all the clutter piled up at the job location. Renting a dumpster to remove junk will keep the environment clean, clean, and will keep you away from health problems. These firms help in discarding trash from a location whilst our environment free from pollution.
The majority of dumpster collectors in this region are expert in what they are doing. They have a very good record, a lot of offering these types of in a the majority of prompt along with professional way. It is quite backside to get people and end users of these providers in the area doing complaints with regards to the services that they get. This residents here have complete rely upon the work performed by the companies offering these services.
Can you imagine the ambiance of a area whose squander accumulated quicker than they could actually dispose of? The quantity of kids would be hurting simply because they were merely being children and found some pointed object something like that completely harmful to their overall health? Imagine the anxiety of waking up every morning to help animals dining out of the junk that has accrued, or even finding and smell the animal spend. When you get rid of your junk in a building 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi, TX you do not need to separate recyclables; the dumpster company handles everything that. This saves you time and energy.
Even now opt for longer a hardship on you to fetch the trash cups the best satisfy your requirements. Dumpster rental fees are usually costed based on the tonnage associated with trash, quantity of rental and dimensions of dumpsters You will be over burdened simply by additional prices in terms of several trips to help dispose your current trash in the event you hire a tiny size dumpster. You can be paying for the free space in the event you hire a large size dumpster. A lot of the 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi, TX companies in the marketplace put an end to this issue by renting various sizes of dumpster in line with your custom-made requirements.
Victorian homes are simply beautiful especially when these are kept up. Whenever remodeling the majority of Victorian homes you should follow the policies and replace it with the same merchandise as yesteryear. Keeping your house restored for their original trend is usually the guideline in most parts.
The next thing talked about during the rental procedure is how some of the company will need to empty, or maybe change away, the dumpster. A certain payment plan is going to be offered relating to to how often this dumpster will need to end up being exchanged. Something else to consider is when long this dumpster will be rented for. If it's only short-term, a specific prepare will be affected by it. Customized rates and organizing is one of the support services oriented selections a trash company offers. Pickup in the dumpsters can be at any time during a Round the clock period, and immediate collection can be collection. Usually the delay time is under 2 hours, depending on the precise circumstances.
Another reason you might think about 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodis is actually you plan in doing development on your home or office building. Nearly all areas never allow the dropping of lumber, nails or some other similar throw away. These items can easily almost always go within the dumpster to end up being hauled down when needed. A few garbage bin rentals allow for this dumping connected with hazardous throw away as well and can utilize fingertips bins due to this on the driveway.
Every dumpster includes a limit about the tonnage of the trash disposed, letting the representative know about the tonnage in the trash disposed will place appropriate sized dumpster at the door phase. Any excess trash disposed above the mentioned limit will probably invite further charges from you, so it is essential for you to enable the representative find out about the tonnage of the trash that has to end up being disposed.
Each and every project is done simpler and much easier with fast trash treatment. Cleaning out your shed and doing away with unwanted busted equipment like old rakes and shovels may be accomplished quickly with no to pile the trash out by the street and wish that the regional trash collection takes the complete pile. You'll be able to take the guesswork out of sorting through your garage, basement, or maybe shed by reducing the need to work with local trash pickup. Structure projects can also be made easier as you dumpster can handle previous appliances, drywall, bathroom accessories, twisted metal and busted glass. Easily simplify your home tasks by phoning or getting online a Maryland 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi.
You additionally need to know about the type of solutions that the hiring dumpster company provides. It is important to know about how they manage the fingertips of your garbage. Numerous providers conduct roll down services. This is a great way to have a lot of work done with no to worry about exactly where your trash is going. The renting dumpster firm may use move off though taking away ones dumpster and replace it with a new just one whenever needed.
Do you hope your nation to stand on the list of top countries of the world? If so, then self motivate to promote these recycling of the throw away in Eco-friendly approach there by reduction of the influence of pollution on the surroundings. Not everybody who generates this waste is aware of the process of these recycling, so the purchaser is in problem once again at this juncture. Specialist 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi service providers in the market offers spellbound solutions making your task hassle free at very affordable cost. These specialized 5 Yard Dumpster Rental in Lodi service providers becoming an expert from the field requires a due treatment to ensure that the disposed waste is recycled throughout environmental pleasant manner. Service providers provide dumpsters in rental basis to be able to ward off ones generated throw away and handle this post responsibility of these recycling the throw away Eco-friendly manner.
Increasing the environmental concerns offers raised how many industries with all the Roll Down rental services launched a misconception which Dumpster services are usually totally minimal to industrial intent. I fully disagree while using statement. Without a doubt that Dumpster services in recent times are extending their own wings to various commercial and household operates as well. The types of waste given by the almost all of professional Dumpster rental carrier's networks is classified into four different types general spend, construction spend, green backyard waste and recyclables.
Be wary of any company that is relatively new. They could still be learning the ropes and making faults. You don't want to find a person that might damage your front yard or not match their arrangement commitments.
You'll probably decide to to also get rid of your barn. You may rent a small, channel or big dumpster to get the job done. You might need a large dumpster when you have a lot of rubbish that will fit into ten vehicle loads. Five pickup lots or 4 tons could be the limit for any large dumpster. When your items go over four lots, you will need to rent a different dumpster to finish the task off. When you only need in relation to five pick up loads than the usual medium dumpster will work for you. Any medium dumpster will hold up to three tons of rubbish or dust. A small dumpster will hold up to two tons of dust.
Once the advertising starts, it is vital for you to uncover things that you want to sell. We all have something skulking in the sides of our residences that we no more want! Previous clothes, neglected children's games, and mismatched dishware are always good places to start off. If you have plenty of time, start looking using your basement, crawl space, and storage for various other forgotten goods that are just getting dusty. You may be amazed at how several things you'd kept around unintentionally.
First, find the correct dimensions dumpster. The most common dimensions include the 10 backyard container, Thirty yard pot or 25 yard bins. A 10 backyard container is needed for most home remodeling initiatives and doesn't take up too much space in your yard. The particular 20 backyard container is needed for modest residential or commercial initiatives. A 25 yard pot is for channel to large initiatives. Make sure that you find the correct dimensions for your task. Even though you may save money by renting the smaller dumpster, you'll pay if you have to schedule multiple pick-ups to haul the garbage away. To stay safe, you should never overstock your dumpster mainly because it can be very hazardous for the motorist hauling absent your trash if it's overloaded.
Keep Previous Town seeking as stunning as ever if you rent a dumpster to get any work completed you need on your own home or business whilst making by yourself happy with the purchase price you paid and the service that was provided to you.
40 yard roll off dumpsters usually tend to only definitely get applied to full scale construction sites. They can shift an incredible level of junk, however as they take up a considerable amount associated with room it isn't feasible to use these kind of canisters on most commercial or residential sites.
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I am Sheela from India .. I am crazily in love with a guy who is my ex's best friend .. We both are good friends .. We hang out at least Once a month .. Last month we got a bit physical wherein we were hugging each other and holding each other's hands .. But since that incident, he has been ignoring me completely .. I really want him back in my life .. I also have a feeling that he is going around with another girl … Just for time pass and not a serious relationship .. Please help Me .. Can I get him back in my life ??
If you're going to manifest your soulmate, it's vital to first understand why it is that your attempts to find love so often go awry. Everyone's story of looking for love is slightly different. However, there are often common factors in play that can block you from creating the romance you deserve to have. For example, you may find the following are true of you:
Hi SKA, The Law of Attraction creates through your thoughts, words and beliefs. If you read back over what you wrote and take all the negative thoughts and change them to positives, and read these regularly, you'll soon see a shift in your vibration that will help you be with her. You can use this technique to change things with any person, even your best friend. You don't just have to use these Law of Attraction techniques on a specific person you love.
From this knowledge, it can be stated that your entire "reality" is all within your head. There is nothing "out there" even though it seems like it. It's the case of the popular question, "if a tree falls in a forest and nobody's there to hear it, does it make a sound?" The idea is that you cannot experience your reality without actively perceiving it and this is the fundamental basis of the Law of Attraction.
The Traditionally Scientific Explanation: If you're one who needs things to be a little more easy to prove, there is also a different explanation for how the law of attraction works. By focusing on attaining a new reality, and by believing it is possible, we tend to take more risks, notice more opportunities, and open ourselves up to new possibilities. Conversely, when we don't believe that something is in the realm of possibilities for us, we tend to let opportunities pass by unnoticed. When we believe we don't deserve good things, we behave in ways that sabotage our chances at happiness. By changing our self-talk and feelings about life, we reverse the negative patterns in our lives and create more positive, productive and healthy ones. One good thing leads to another, and the direction of a life can shift from a downward spiral to an upward ascent.
Plainly, there are a number of factors that influence someone's future success, starting with choosing the right parents in the right country. The children of affluent, educated parents are more likely themselves to be well-educated and ultimately employed successfully in good jobs. I take this to be an outgrowth of plain good luck. And good luck enters into people's lives over and over again in many ways. Most truly distinguished individuals acknowledge the influence of luck in their lives.
first of all I love your book and have read it twice. I used your method to attract someone back after he had gone and it worked. As it is a long distanced relationship we didn't see each other often so things had fallen apart, and we broke up recently again. I want to attract him back using LOA again. This time is a bit difficult for me as it's the second time manifesting the same person, and now I get a bit confused: as I have to 'let go', do I still have to visualise every day? In the "letting go" period, should I think about him, or just making myself happy? I am training myself to visualise better but I find sometimes the feeling of love is strong but sometimes not at all (probably because the long distanced has dragged us down and it is the second time manifesting the same person). Will making myself happy work in order to manifest in this situation? I do believe Universe is making it happen for me but I would like to know if I have to feel 'in love' when I think of him. Thank you.
In accordance with the Law of Attraction, you attract into your life those things, circumstances and conditions that correspond with the nature of your dominant, habitual thoughts and beliefs, both conscious and subconscious. Every area of your life, including your health, your finances and all of your relationships, are influenced by this great Universal Law that "like attracts like". Eugene Fersen, in the Science of Being, referred to the Law of Attraction as "the Basic Law of the Universe".
hey elizabeth!!!im really honoured to come across this website!!!It gave me hope when I was devastated. My story is like this. I used to like someone.In fact I really do love him with all my heart. I did my part and let him know about my feelings to him. He said that he dont wanna hurt me and he says I deserve someone better without even giving it a try. But my instinct always say that he do love me, he just dont want to show it. Every night, I would pray to god to give me signs if i should continue to believe in this love or not. I did receive signals not once but many times. Its like each time I want to move on in life something unbelievable happens, like getting a text from him and so on. I really want to share my love and happiness with him. I have completely let go and I am staying dettached. But I just want to know what else could I do to make him realise my love for him is pure? Please give me a piece of your mind. I really desire a relationship with him. I am looking forward for your reply.
Also, for reasons that I do not need to belabor, it is advantageous for an individual to be especially bright, unusually attractive, talented, and, even tall and strong. None of these qualities guarantees success, but they all help. But put together they will not add up to very much unless certain other qualities of mind and personality are present. In other words, having all these advantages will not prevent some people from botching up; and we all know someone like that.
It's important to correctly define the YOU in subjective reality. YOU are not your physical body. This is not the egoic you at all. I'm not suggesting you're a conscious body walking around in a world full of unconscious automatons. That would be a total misunderstanding of subjective reality. The correct viewpoint is that you're the single consciousness in which this entire reality takes place.
A second error in the "law of attraction" is its emphasis on money and wealth. The Bible has much to say regarding wealth and the management of money and resources. Proverbs 13:11 exclaims, "Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Similarly, Proverbs 17:16 proclaims, "Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?" Our financial success is determined by our decisions, our hard work, and our wise stewardship of what we have. No matter how positive our thoughts and how focused our mind is on wealth, if we have built mountains of debt, the bills will continue to come (Proverbs 22:7). The only impact the secret of "positive thinking" can have on our financial situation is in motivating us to work harder and spend more wisely. The Secret—and its focus on achieving wealth—goes directly against the teachings of the Bible. Solomon, the wisest and richest man in the Bible, observed, "Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless" (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Jesus, who possessed everything, warned us, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12:15). First Timothy 6:10 could not say it any more clearly, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs."
I need some advise from you. I would like to say thank you to you. Your article gave me hope. However, here is my story. I am in love with this guy that I know since 2011. We were so close that we were in 'NO STRING ATTACHED' kind of relationship and I felt in love with him. Till now I believe he is the one for me but it is really hard because he don't see me in that way. He cares for me but he always says I will be happier with someone else. I know its him that I always wanted. He is the amazing guy that I really wish to spend my time with. I did visual n all but its been almost a year and there isnt any results yet. I just want him to realise and notice whats he is missing. Want him to give me a chance of being with him. I truely love him since the first I met him. Please revert back to me. Your assistance are much appreciated.
While you've likely asked yourself this question before, and more than likely you've read or heard about it somewhere, the discussion still beckons us. So what is the secret to success in life? How can we achieve our wildest dreams over time without getting discouraged? How can we match our actions with our words, follow through, and persist until we achieve wild success?


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El Dorado, ArkansasPhotos, maps and news from El Dorado, Arkansas.Updated November 15, 2017.
El Dorado is a city in and the county seat of Union County, Arkansas, USA. According to estimates, the 2012 census, the population of the city is 18,491, which represents a decline of 2.1 percent from the 2010 tabulation of 18,884. El Dorado is headquarters of the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission as well as Murphy Oil, Murphy USA, Deltic Timber Corporation, and the Lion Oil Refinery. The city contains a community college, South Arkansas Community College ("SouthArk"), a multi-cultural arts center: South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC), an award-winning renovated downtown, and numerous sporting, shopping, and dining opportunities. El Dorado is the population, cultural, and business center of the regional area. The city is best known as being the heart of the 1920s oil boom in southern Arkansas. Its nickname is "Arkansas's Original Boomtown". El Dorado is located about 100 miles (160 km) from the state capital of Little Rock.
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The accident occurred at Chalburga Pati near Ausa taluka in Latur, they said.
Ganesh Kindre, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ausa, said the state transport bus was heading towards Nilanga town and the truck was moving towards Latur when they crashed into each other.
The crash left six persons dead and 35 others injured, he said.
The injured were admitted to nearby hospitals, the police officer said.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act, police said.
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