The Dalai Lama on compassionate leadership
In this session the Dalai Lama engaged in a conversation about compassionate leadership with fourteen young leaders participating in the Dalai Lama Fellows program, along with invited guests, at Thekchen Chöling in Dharamsala, India.
The Dalai Lama Fellows program uniquely integrates contemplative work and personal transformation with efforts to enact positive change in communities.
Chancellor Philip P DiStephano from the University of Colorado opened the meeting, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to shape future leaders.
Moderator Sona Dimidjian highlighted the Dalai Lama’s influence on her work and family, setting the stage for a dialogue on compassion in action.
The Dalai Lama emphasized the universal experience of receiving maternal affection and stressed the importance of nurturing warm-heartedness. He encouraged seeing others as fellow human beings, transcending divisive labels and fostering a sense of common humanity.
Young leaders posed questions on promoting human values, inspiring service, managing anger with compassion, and resisting injustice.
The Dalai Lama underscored the significance of recognizing shared humanity and overcoming prejudice to cultivate harmony.
