His Holiness, the Dalai Lama

In Tibetan, the greatest significance in determining the ethical value of a given action is that the internal drive or inspiration for our action; both those we intend directly and those, which are in a sense involuntary. These actions denote the individuals overall state of heart and mind. Wholesome automatic actions of contribution can be felt in all aspects of everyday life, thus automatically be ethical.

For 2008, I read this Dalai Lama book on ethics. As 2008 has come about, Tibet people seem to be under attack and the Dalai Lama’s efforts seemed to be questioned.

Ethics is an easy to read presentation focusing mostly on:

(A) Foundation of Ethics
(B) Ethics and the Individual
(C) Ethics and Society

I found all 3 sections interesting, helpful, informative and reflective. While reading, I thought a lot about my ethics concerning my life, behavior and work. Inter-reflection and inter-question, both I find helpful when reading Dalai Lama’s books.

Ethics is a fine book for right now and if anyone questions the motives of the Dalai Lama in April 2008, I suggest reading this book before making up your mind.