In the Presence of the DALAI LAMA - Doc. Director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Highlights
About this episode
Documentary filmmaker Barbara Miller discusses her film 'Wisdom of Happiness' featuring the Dalai Lama's insights on compassion and peace.
“ I can change my mind. I can reduce anger, hatred. Nothing to do with religion. All religions carry the message of love, loving kindness, and tolerance. With different views, there is a possibility to synthesize new ideas. If majority of the world leaders become female, world become safer. I feel that. Compassion is the key factor. Non-violence, compassion and self-confidence, these are key factors for happy individual, happy community, peaceful world. This century should be century of compassion, century of peace. No more bloodshed. We should develop a big “we,” rather than “we” or “they.” With these wings, you can fly.” -DALAI LAMA For decades, the Dalai Lama has been a global symbol of peace, compassion, and resilience, a spiritual leader living in exile from his home in Tibet. But how do you capture the essence of his wisdom—the kind that can truly change a life—in a way that feels intimate and personal? My guest today, documentary filmmaker Barbara Miller , has managed to do just that in her new film, Wisdom of Happiness . It’s a beautiful film that feels less like a documentary and more like a private, heart-to-heart conversation, where he invites us into his thoughts and…
People in this episode
Guest: Barbara Miller
Topics covered
- compassion
- inner peace
- female leadership
- documentary filmmaking
- wisdom
Keywords
- Dalai Lama
- compassion
- inner peace
- documentary
- Barbara Miller
- female leadership
- wisdom
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Organizations: WISDOM OF HAPPINESS
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