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The Dalai Lama talks about the need to reduce the gap between rich and poor
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-02-15 11:05

It was a day out in rural Rajasthan for Tibetan leader Dalai Lama on Sunday. On a visit to the Barefoot College in Tilonia near Ajmer, he loved every moment of it -- right from giving his message on peace, harmony and prosperity to posing for an occasional picture with villagers and helping himself to liberal amounts of a traditional sweet dish at lunch. more

Mark Greenberg says mindfulness can alleviate youth stress
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-02-02 23:11

Last night, Dr Mark Greenberg joined the Dalai Lama Center for a special Speakers Series event, "Developing Mindfulness in Families, Schools and Youth". The evening brought Mark together with his wife Christa Turksma and local educator Dr Kimberly Schonert-Reichl to talk about how mindful training can play an important role in youth development. more

Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-31 10:58

The Dalai Lama Center is honored to have hosted Karen Armstrong as a speaker at the Vancouver Peace Summit in September 2009, and we are excited to partner with the Charter for Compassion in a new endeavor. more

Mark Greenberg talks about the importance of mindfulness in youth development
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-26 10:30

On February 2, Dr Mark Greenberg will be returning to Vancouver for a special Speakers Series event, “Developing Mindfulness in Families, Schools and Youth”. more

7 Books to Read on the Art and Science of Happiness
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-25 11:22

Maria Popova and the team from Brain Pickings have put together a list of 7 books that they feel best represent the art and science of happiness. As Popova says, these books are "rooted in solid science, contemporary philosophy and cross-disciplinary insight." more

The Dalai Lama on stage with Mark Greenberg at the Vancouver Dialogues
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-18 09:24

In 2006, Mark Greenberg joined the Dalai Lama on stage for a session entitled "Educating the Heart." It was part of the Dalai Lama Center's Vancouver Dialogues. He shared with the Dalai Lama some insights into the PATHS Curriculum, a program designed to facilitate the development of self-control, emotional awareness, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. more

Mark Greenberg joining the Speakers Series on Feb 2
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-12 10:25

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The Dalai Lama shares how to fight stress positively in the new year
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-05 11:44

In a January 3 special to the Hindustan Times, the Dalai Lama shared his advice on how to fight the stress we face in our life and how to fight it in a positive way. more

Gwyn Morgan recognized with the Order of Canada
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2011-01-03 11:16

2010: A Year in Review
Posted by Dalai Lama Center on 2010-12-30 14:05

Another year has passed. As we prepare for 2011, it’s a good time to reflect on the year that was for the Dalai Lama Center. more