His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

I had the privilege of listening to the 14th Dalai Lama today at Delhi. He is a sweet person with the best philosophy on earth - nonviolence. Often it is not adhered to though. And that was what he talked about today.


One thing I also liked was his concept of blessing. What is a blessing? It is not what people bestow on someone - it is service - it is duty. You should help the poor he said. You should help those less fortunate that you. Then you will get the blessings you need. That is better than merely giving offerings at a temple and reciting shlokas. Different people have different types of meditation - but you should help your fellow human beings.


Which was a very good message I thought. What else do you actually need in this world? Why are emotions only being used for the bad? Why doesn't anyone think of good emotions? Good thoughts and beliefs? Good intentions? Why is everyone so self centred and bent upon hatred? Jealousy?

It's not good to have so many bad intentions. It'll fester and you'll end up being really sad and lonely. No one will be too bothered about what is happening with you.

I liked the talk. I have a few books on the Dalai Lama. I shall try and read them. Right now I've joined this feminism course at a local NGO. I just received the course material today and I thought it would be a refreshing change from finance law which is what I've been looking at for the past six years.

It'll be good to have this now on my agenda as well. It's always good to keep up with your interests.

I went to the talk with my Dad. He's become a bit more rigid now - he wants his way more often than not. My mom is also not so amenable now - she does too much harm to herself more than anyone else.

I worry about them both.

Delhi has so much to offer. You only have to make the effort. Spring in New Delhi is very very pleasant though - the trees are a lovely shade of green and a light breeze is blowing. Even though it's 35 degrees outside right now..... but remember, our summers touch 45 degrees soon!! It'll be an oven like scenario soon I think!!