Abstract
This paper argues that the Dalai Lama and Howard Cutler's "The Art of Happiness" integrates, dilutes and distorts the message of traditional Buddhism to make it more accessible to Western readers and Buddhism-enthusiasts. The author points out that this book was written to give Cutler the opportunity to boil down the Buddhist teachings of the Dalai Lama so that they only deal with pursuing happiness and then to present those teachings through a lens of Western education and intellectual training. The paper stresses that Cutler's express purpose is not to provide readers with access to Buddhism as a religious and spiritual tradition. The author underscores that the book fails to impress upon readers that it has taken the Dalai Lama a lifetime of study and training through a traditional Buddhist education to achieve happiness and peace.

From the Paper
"For instance, at the start of Chapter 8: 'Facing Suffering', the story of Kisagotami, a woman who lived during the Buddha's lifetime, is presented. Kisagotami suffered the loss of her only child, only to be taught by the Buddha that her suffering was not unique but rather was a part of the lives of every living person. In a fashion typical of the book, Cutler doesn't use this example to launch into a discussion of how traditional Buddhism teaches that all life is suffering and that is only through Enlightenment that one can transcend this world and the endless cycle of rebirth. Instead, he fixates on the material component of the parable ..."

Tags:spirituality, self-help, intellectual, lifetime, traditional

Abstract
This paper discusses the Dalai Lama and his involvement in the global appeal Buddhism has gained. The paper mentions some Hollywood celebrities that have embraced Buddhism. The intricacies of this religion are outlined in this paper. Several films and books are portrayed, illustrating the Dalai Lama and Buddhism.

From the Paper
"The Dalai Lama said in "Ethics for a New Millennium" that "perhaps the most significant obstruction to interreligious harmony is lack of appreciation of the value of others' faith traditions"(222). His Holiness probably knows more about this than most religious leaders as he lives in exile from his homeland in Tibet. During his exile he has remained significant to Tibetans still in Tibet, as well as around the world."

Tags:tibet, karma, monks, reincarnation, lhasa, exile, belief, faith

Abstract
The paper discusses how in China, the communist government is suppressing minorities, and in protest of the poor human rights record of China, the Dalai Lama has issued a complaint. The paper explains that many protesters hope to draw attention to China's policies in the months leading up to the Beijing Olympics. The paper then goes on to show how the problem for the rest of the world is how to react.

Tags:tibet, china, supression

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"Seventh Conference of the Wives of Heads of State and Governments of the Americas"
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Setting
The setting is a meeting at the Seventh Conference of the Wives of Heads of State and Governments of the Americas in Panama City, Panama. This was held on October 10, 1997.

The speaker is Hillary Rodham Clinton, wife of President Clinton of the United States. As the representative of the United States at the conference, her words would have been of particular interest to the other countries of the hemisphere. She speaks primarily not to politicians but to their wives, and her message is tailored to what she presumes are their interests in protecting women, children, and families. The speech as given..."

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This paper explores Tibetan Buddhism as an essence of Tibet's national identity that has helped Tibetans unite and work together for Tibet's independence. In order to fully understand how Tibetans incorporate their Buddhist norms into their independence movement, it investigates political movements led by both Tibetans in Tibet and the Tibetan refugee community in India. It also discusses what kinds of limitations future independent Tibet would face due to the Dalai Lama's complete authority and how the Dalai Lama is conforming to a modern political system..

From the Paper
"With the Dalai Lama as its unquestionable leader, Tibetans have strived to gain an independence and democracy of their nation. Indeed, the pro-democracy component of their protests has helped them gain a support from other nations, especially from Western developed nations, and present the Dalai Lama as the true representative of the Tibetan people. The Dalai Lama as Tibet's democratic representative, however, poses challenges to its further democratization. When asked about their views on democracy, Tibetans commonly reply that in future independent Tibet the Dalai Lama should have the complete authority and there should be democracy."

Tags:china, dalai, lama, democracy

Abstract
This paper takes a look at the Buddhist approach to faith healing, with the author giving his own perspectives on various methods to help the ailing. Practitioners of faith healing or therapeutic touch are described along with their methods and professional backgrounds. A large section of the paper is devoted to the history of Buddhist faith healing. Additionally, the Dalai Lama's view of healing and the role of karma is presented as the outlook of Tibetan Buddhism. The paper concludes that Buddhist faith healing is just one of many diverse approaches that should be respected by those working in health care.

From the Paper
"Faith healing is associated loosely with Buddhism and other religions, although to say that faith healing is a Buddhist practice would be the same as saying that hydrogen is an African-American element. Faith healing is often called by different names in the literature, such as laying on hands and therapeutic touch. Some are positive in regards to the practice of therapeutic touch. "A recent review of the literature shows that there is no convincing evidence that the alleged healings by TT are anything more than the placebo effect," says Wallace Sampson, M.D., Editor of the Scientific Review. "Most writings on TT are speculation and commentary, which simply do not address the core question: Can TT practitioners detect alleged 'energy fields' or not?" (Thompson, 1998). The author then decided to answer this question with a scientific experiment and when conducting it found that the faith healer he highlighted could not detect these energy fields at all."

Tags:prayer, alternative medicine, Buddhism, Dalai Lama

Abstract
A look at the the first amendment and a discussion on why the framers of the Constitution felt it was so important to include this clause. The author discusses several areas guaranteed by the First Amendment, such as freedom of religion that should not be taken lightly. This paper pays particular attention to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal law to limit pornography. The author also uses examples of religious oppression in China, and against the Dalai Lama as examples.

From the Paper
"This does not, however, mean that the press is entirely free even today. There are at least two key areas over which advocates for limitation on the freedom of expression and advocates for a greater freedom of expression frequently clash. The first of these has also been in the news lately, for it concerns the idea of national security. The federal government has " probably since there was a federal government " withheld some information from the American people on the grounds that to reveal such information publicly would be tantamount to compromising the security of the nation."

Tags:state, supreme, court, us, framers, constitution, dom, press, broadcast, government, secret, war, laws, obscenity, internet, children, chinese, dalai, lama, censorship

Abstract
The paper discusses the dispute between China and Tibet about Tibet's sovereignty. The paper relates that today, the Dalai Lama (leader of the Tibetan government in exile) has given up his demand for total secession from China and China itself is committed to the development of the region, while giving it a special status and autonomy within the state of China. The paper asserts that other countries, including the United States, should refrain from supporting separation of Tibet from China as such a policy would only create turmoil and bring further misery to the poverty-stricken people of Tibet.

From the Paper
"The relationship between Tibet and China, despite the various ups and downs seen over the past several centuries, continues to remain fluid. The points of view of the Chinese and the Tibetans about the sovereignty of Tibet are diametrically opposite. The Chinese are firmly of the view that Tibet has been an indivisible part of China de jure since the Yuan dynasty seven centuries ago; they believe that all pro-independence movement in Tibet were and are encouraged and abetted by malicious Western imperialist powers who have always strived to weaken China's sovereignty. The Tibetan government in exile, led by the Dalai Lama who had fled Tibet after a failed uprising in 1959, is equally adamant that the current Chinese rule in Tibet is illegitimate and colonial, and it violates Tibet's historical status as an independent country."

Tags:sovereignty, secession, Dalai, Lama, Mao

Abstract
This paper examines how over the centuries, China has had different levels of involvement in Tibet. It looks at how prior to 1950, Tibet was inhabited entirely by ethnic Tibetans and how policies by the People's Republic of China have changed the makeup of the region. It discusses how despite the efforts of a global social campaign led by the exiled Dalai Lama, the P.R.C. have made it clear that Tibet will not become an independent country under their watch. It also examines how currently, there are millions of non-Tibetan Chinese citizens living and working in the Tibet Autonomous Region and how although China has committed atrocities against the Tibetan people, current Chinese policy seems to be for the purpose of correcting the lives and conditions for Tibet.

From the Paper
"However, the sixth Dalai Lama, Tsayang Gyatso was a disappointment. He did not rule justly and "turned out to be totally deviant in attitude and values, refusing to play the role of a celibate religious practitioner. He renounced his monastic vows and became a famous libertine, writing love poems and carousing with women at night in Lhasa." During this time Lhabsang Khan, was the king of Tibet, and was friendly to the Qing Dynasty, instead of the Dzungar Mongols, a group of Mongols that was trying to take over China. Khan decided to declare that the sixth Dalai Lama was not the real incarnation, and removed him from his seat, forcing Tsayang Gyatso into exile."

Tags:communist, dalai, lama

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The paper discusses how as human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives, and according to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. The paper describes how Buddhism is divided into distinct steps that will lead seekers into spiritual enlightenment and relates that the goal of Buddhism is to guide the seeker toward opening their heart, refraining from doing harm and maintaining mental tranquility. The paper explains that the role of the Dalai Lama is to show seekers how to overcome everyday obstacles, and he teaches how to overcome feelings of anger, mistrust, jealousy, insecurity and counterproductive thinking. The paper discusses how the lessons of the Dalai Lama are spread throughout the world in his books, which offer sage and practical insight into the human psyche and into the deepest aspirations that bind people together.

From the Paper
"As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. Buddhism is divided into distinct steps that will lead seekers into spiritual enlightenment. The goal of Buddhism is to guide the seeker toward opening their heart, refraining from doing harm and maintaining mental tranquility. The role of the Dalai Lama is to show seekers how to overcome everyday obstacles. He teaches how to overcome feelings of anger, mistrust, jealousy, insecurity and..."

Tags:buddhism, ebm, nurses