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Title	:	Ethics for the New Millennium
Author	:	Dalai Lama XIV
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 237 pages
Published	:	May 1st 2001 by Riverhead Books (first published January 1st 1999)
Categories	:	Philosophy. Nonfiction. Religion. Buddhism. Spirituality

Ethics for the New Millennium Paperback | Pages: 237 pages

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In a difficult, uncertain time, it takes a person of great courage, such as the Dalai Lama, to give us hope. Regardless of the violence and cynicism we see on television and read about in the news, there is an argument to be made for basic human goodness. The number of people who spend their lives engaged in violence and dishonesty is tiny compared to the vast majority who would wish others only well. According to the Dalai Lama, our survival has depended and will continue to depend on our basic goodness. Ethics for the New Millennium presents a moral system based on universal rather than religious principles. Its ultimate goal is happiness for every individual, irrespective of religious beliefs. Though he himself a practicing Buddhist, the Dalai Lama's teachings and the moral compass that guides him can lead each and every one of us—Muslim, Christian, Jew, Buddhist, or atheist—to a happier, more fulfilling life.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama's newest book, The Wisdom of Compassion, is now available from Riverhead Books.

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Original Title:	Ethics for the new millennium
ISBN:	1573228834 (ISBN13: 9781573228831)
Edition Language:	English

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This is an exceedingly important book. It is a truly radical reformulation of ethics away from principle based and into a type of ethical system that is closer to what philosophers such as Nell Noddings have called "The Ethics of Caring." Yet, it provides a stable base to keep such a relative system of ethics from descending into the dangers of total cultural relativism. If I could make all people read one book, this would be one of my main candidates.

The most impressive thing about this book is that it came out in early 2001 - months before our nation underwent an unprecedented tragedy - and the Dalai Lama's message of a roadmap for peaceful coexistence in our world resonates just as powerfully today as it did in what Americans would consider more 'peaceful' days. I re-read this after 9/11 and felt like it was a handbook for the world's leaders to follow. I don't think any did - ours sure didn't - but the book also talks about our own

I saw the Dali Lama speak at my university a few years ago and I found the same warmth, beauty, and positivity in his writing as he emitted in person. This book could also be called "Happiness for the New Millennium" or "Love for the New Millennium," as it delves into these subjects with dedication. Ethics, he argues, will only be possible when society as a whole learns the importance of love and compassion above all else. That is, when we have found true happiness. He ties our individual

As a brief and necessarily general work, this book isn't exactly revelatory, but its simplicity is soothing and its message always welcome, however familiar. After all, there's a difference between being familiar with and remaining aware of ethical principles, not to mention the difference between remaining aware of and acting on them. For the duration of the book, I was at least aware.Ultimately, I'd prefer a more specific discussion of how the Dalai Lama's experience and belief are relevant to

Why I Read this Book: Who could pass up the opportunity to learn about ethics from the Dali Lama himself.Review:Ethics are an interesting concept. A set of rules or ways of life that guide us to live life in a positive way both for ourselves and for those around us. This is my definition and hopefully at this point in your journey towards success, you have developed your own definitions of ethics and values. The unfortunate fact of life is that there are too many people out there who do not have

Check out my spanish review on my blog: http://bit.ly/XIX9sqThis is such an extraordinary book! Everyone should read it! Despite it was written more than a decade ago; the topic is clearly current and alive. I am so touched and moved for what I have just read; that I can only transcribe the last few paragraphs of this fantastic book:Therefore; with my two hands joined; I appeal to you the reader to ensure that you make the rest of your life as meaningful as possible. Do this by engaging in

In an ever expanding global community, resulting in the elimination or reduction of boundaries separating countries, economies, cultures and people, there is little doubt we need universal, or at least globally recognized ethics. Otherwise our future is likely to be marked by increasing tensions, divisions, conflict and even war between nations. Ethics for The New Millennium is a good start in trying to identify what a global system of ethics might look like. At the very least, another secular