Dependent Arising (Penguin Petit)

Enlightenment for the sake of all sentient beings, moving on from the sense of self, is what lies at the core of Buddhism. This enlightenment in turn brings about a natural desire to benefit others. But there is a long journey before one can achieve this. Namely, it isn't just truly understanding the realities of the world but also questioning and realizing the cyclical nature of things in the world. But how does one begin? And how does one make progress? Understanding each stage is a process in itself. And even though one is supposed to look inwards to make progress, one still needs guidance from a teacher, a guru, to help you along the way. After all, our existence is dependent on our birth, which in turn is dependent on our parents. In Dependent Arising, His Holiness the Dalai Lama throws light on this exact point: By understanding our relationship with our existence, we can ourselves rise and help others around us also make progress on their spiritual journey. From one of the many teaching sessions that took place at the Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre in New Delhi, Dependent Arising is a simple but effective guide to help you identify your role in the universe.