Neuroscience and the Emerging Mind: A Conversation with the Dalai Lama on Consciousness and Compassion

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, becoming the first Nobel laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems. This keynote address from the UC San Diego’s 2017 commencement ceremony centers on the power of compassion and finding happiness in life. He urges the graduates to use their knowledge to better the world in peaceful ways. Series: "Dalai Lama" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 32607]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, becoming the first Nobel laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems. He addressed an audience at UC San Diego focusing on love and kindness among humanity. He urged compassion and sharing each other's problems as one human family to overcome the distance and violence in the world. Series: "Dalai Lama" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 32364]

The 14th Dalai Lama, a 1989 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the spiritual leader of Tibet, delivered the keynote address at UC San Diego’s 2017 commencement ceremony. His talk centered on the power of compassion and finding happiness in life. He urged the graduates to use their knowledge to better the world in peaceful ways. Series: "Dalai Lama" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 31993]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama praises the work and methods of skeptical scientists and encourages all to be open-minded and collaborative in the pursuit of knowledge. This excerpt is from “The Global Impact of Climate Change,” a discussion he led at the University of California, San Diego as part of the Compassion Without Borders series in April, 2012. Series: "UCTV Prime cuts" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 23878]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama describes how to reduce one’s anger toward adversaries and instead, find compassion for them. This excerpt is from “Cultivating Peace and Justice,” a lecture he gave at the University of San Diego as part of the Compassion Without Borders series in April, 2012. Series: "UCTV Prime cuts" [Humanities] [Show ID: 23877]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama warns against the pursuit of wealth over spiritual growth and offers a humorous response to the planet’s overpopulation. This excerpt is from “The Global Impact of Climate Change,” a discussion he led at the University of California, San Diego as part of the Compassion Without Borders series in April, 2012. Series: "UCTV Prime cuts" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 23876]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama expresses his respect and admiration for America and India, two countries he sees as valuing democracy and religious freedom. This excerpt is from “Cultivating Peace and Justice,” a lecture he gave at the University of San Diego as part of the Compassion Without Borders series in April 2012. Series: "UCTV Prime cuts" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 23875]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama joins esteemed scientists Richard Somerville and Veerabhadran Ramanathan at UC San Diego to discuss the need for humanitarian values and universal responsibility in responding to the impacts of climate change on communities and ecosystems. This lecture is part of the Dalai Lama’s “Compassion without Borders” symposium in San Diego. Series: "Helen Edison Lecture Series" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 20669]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama engages with Larry Hinman of the University of San Diego, V.S. Ramachandran of UC San Diego and Jennifer Thomas of San Diego State University in a scientific and philosophical discussion of human consciousness. This is the final event of the Dalai Lama’s “Compassion Without Borders” tour sponsored by San Diego’s three largest universities. Series: "Dalai Lama" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 23653]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama continues his “Compassion without Borders” tour in San Diego with “Cultivating Peace and Justice,” a public lecture at the University of San Diego addressing escalating violence among nations and alternatives that emphasize shared human values across societies. Series: "Peace exChange -- Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 22480]