Thinking about the Dalai Lama

I'm thinking about the Dalai Lama. I think about him when I read my favorite political blogs, who agitate for us to make major changes. I think about him when I am tempted to make more political entries in my blog. I am trying to limit my political commentary to linking to my favorite sites as this isn't really a political blog, per se. It's about creating peace, both inside ourselves and in the world.

I think about the Dalai Lama. He was a world leader. His country is gone and his culture is being plundered. Yet through whatever media you see him, there is a serentiy about his nature. I am awed that this man who has lost everything can write a book titled The Art of Happiness.

It's not a book about the happiness as we think of happiness. For this man, I think the art comes from having peace inside the self. He is at peace. I refer anyone really wishing to pursue a greater self peace to start reading. It's not really a book on Buddhism, but a book for everyone to start finding greater peace from the inside.