Dalai Lama Commitments

 What are the Dalai Lama’s main commitments? What are their benefits? Do you share any of his commitments?

A Dalai Lama is a Buddhist monk in Tibet and there have only been fourteen of them. Dalai Lama means “ocean of wisdom” and the title of the Dalai Lama is chosen from reincarnation. Buddhist believe the Dalai Lama is reincarnation from a previous one who is been reborn to continue his good work. The Dalai Lama has three main commitments, the first one being the promotion of certain human values, second the promotion of religious harmony, and lastly the preservation of Buddhist culture. The first commitment promotion of certain human values is listed as compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, and self-discipline. Compassion is meant to show our empathy and feelings. For example, if we see someone who is sick we usually either express our feelings or go out of our way to make them feel better. Forgiveness is the ability to look over someone’s mistake and be the bigger person. In reality, we are all human and want to gain happiness and avoid suffering. Not everyone has a religion however those people who don’t recognize the importance of morals and the importance of being happy and helping others. Secondly, the Dalai Lama is committed to bringing peace, respect, and harmony. The Dalai lama respects everyone and they’re beliefs, he wants to bring everyone together despite differences. He wants to show that all religions come together to share one purpose which is to create better human beings. Yes, beliefs may be different in idealistic and philosophical ways such as traditions in act of worship however the main purpose of religion is a commitment to be better and to heal thy self. That’s why it is important for everyone to respect other religious traditions and really try to recognize the value and positive effects it has on individuals. Thirdly the Dalai Lama has a commitment to the Tibetan. The Tibetan is a place he lives and carries his title of the Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama is a leader and a spokesperson who plays a major role in being the voice of the Tibetans. The Dalai Lama works hard to keep the Buddhist culture and religion alive for example promoting peace, nonviolence, and the language.   

Do you share any of his commitments? 

Yes,  actually I do share some of the Dalai Lama commitments, such as the first commitment. I believe that humans should practice compassion, forgiveness, tolerance, contentment, and self-discipline. I personally use these traits on a daily basis and I have seen the benefits and importance of them. Forgiving helped me stay calm and at peace, compassion helped me be selfless and help the ones who can’t help themselves, contentment made me stay humble and appreciate what I have. Personally I feel as if Self-discipline has been the greatest factor in my life because without it I wouldn’t be able to achieve anything. Self-discipline is important in all aspects of life such as being patient with others, practicing, and studying. 

I come from a religious background so and I have taken a world religion class to better understand other people’s religions, and from doing so I can contest and agree that almost every religion instills good in others. The power of religion is something beautiful because it can help others in so many different ways such as mentally and emotionally. There are so many people in this world that go through so much but build patience, acceptance, and good habits through the power of faith and belief. 

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