A Force for Good - The Dali Lama's Vision for Our World by Daniel Goleman

Daniel Goleman's book, A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World, provides insight into the Dalai Lama's perspective on how to improve the world. He is in a somewhat frustrating position of advocating for people to accomplish good but because of his transient lifestyle able to do less good. 

I had the opportunity to hear him speak at a Mother's Day event at the University of Minnesota's Mariucci Arena.  The acoustics were poor but he was an engaging and lively speaker.  I was impressed at his quest for knowledge.  He pointed to research that animals show compassion for each other.  For him this proved that goodness was not the special province for humans or individuals in a specific religion. 

Daniel Goleman wrote the book pro bono with the proceeds going to charity.  At the Dalai Lama's speaking events he will also donate the proceeds after expenses to charity. 

Dalai Lama and Constructive Anger - Daniel Goleman - 3 min.

The Dalai Lama advocates channeling anger into action to modify behavior but not directed towards the individual.   

Cultivating Compassion in Children - 2 min. 

Children under the age of five are naturally compassionate and can be taught to be kind to others.