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A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama's Vision for Our World Hardcover – June 23, 2015
by Daniel Goleman (Author), Dalai Lama (Introduction)
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For more than half a century, in such books as The Art of Happiness and The Dalai Lama’s Little Book of Inner Peace, the Dalai Lama has guided us along the path to compassion and taught us how to improve our inner lives. In A Force for Good, with the help of his longtime friend Daniel Goleman, the New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence,
the Dalai Lama explains how to turn our compassionate energy outward.
This revelatory and inspiring work provides a singular vision
for transforming the world in practical and positive ways.
Much more than just the most prominent exponent of Tibetan Buddhism, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is also a futurist who possesses a profound understanding of current events and a remarkable canniness for modern social issues.
Much more than just the most prominent exponent of Tibetan Buddhism, the Fourteenth Dalai Lama is also a futurist who possesses a profound understanding of current events and a remarkable canniness for modern social issues.
When he takes the stage worldwide, people listen. A Force for Good combines the central concepts of the Dalai Lama, empirical evidence that supports them, and true stories of people who are putting his ideas into action—showing how harnessing positive energies and directing them outward has lasting and meaningful effects. Goleman details the science of compassion and how this singular guiding motivation has the power to
• break such destructive social forces as corruption, collusion, and bias
• heal the planet by refocusing our concerns toward our impact on the systems that support all life
• reverse the tendency toward systemic inequity through transparency and accountability
• replace violence with dialogue
• counter us-and-them thinking by recognizing human oneness
• create new economic systems that work for everyone, not just the powerful and rich
• design schooling that teaches empathy, self-mastery, and ethics
Millions of people have turned to the Dalai Lama for his unparalleled insight into living happier, more purposeful lives. Now, when the world needs his guidance more than ever, he shows how every compassion-driven human act—no matter how small—is integral for a more peaceful, harmonious world, building a force for a better future.
Revelatory, motivating, and highly persuasive, A Force for Good is arguably the most important work from one of the world’s most influential spiritual and political figures.
Praise for A Force for Good
“A Force for Good offers ideas that every individual can work with and build on, ranging from things that help the environment to things that help the less fortunate. [It’s] a long-range, global plan from a brilliant futuristic thinker, so this is a book that can be of value to any human living on Earth. When you’re ready for a jolt of optimism, pick up this book.”—Pop Culture Nerd
“Far from being a self-help book, this examines specific ideas espoused by the Dalai Lama, such as
• break such destructive social forces as corruption, collusion, and bias
• heal the planet by refocusing our concerns toward our impact on the systems that support all life
• reverse the tendency toward systemic inequity through transparency and accountability
• replace violence with dialogue
• counter us-and-them thinking by recognizing human oneness
• create new economic systems that work for everyone, not just the powerful and rich
• design schooling that teaches empathy, self-mastery, and ethics
Millions of people have turned to the Dalai Lama for his unparalleled insight into living happier, more purposeful lives. Now, when the world needs his guidance more than ever, he shows how every compassion-driven human act—no matter how small—is integral for a more peaceful, harmonious world, building a force for a better future.
Revelatory, motivating, and highly persuasive, A Force for Good is arguably the most important work from one of the world’s most influential spiritual and political figures.
Praise for A Force for Good
“A Force for Good offers ideas that every individual can work with and build on, ranging from things that help the environment to things that help the less fortunate. [It’s] a long-range, global plan from a brilliant futuristic thinker, so this is a book that can be of value to any human living on Earth. When you’re ready for a jolt of optimism, pick up this book.”—Pop Culture Nerd
“Far from being a self-help book, this examines specific ideas espoused by the Dalai Lama, such as
- emotional hygiene,
- compassionate economy, and
- education of the heart that can make the world a better place.
An optimistic and thoughtful primer with practical applications.”—Booklist
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Knotman
5.0 out of 5 stars A Force For Good
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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One of the most thought provoking books I have ever read. There is something for everyone in this book. Learn about yourself, the people around you, and the people in the rest of the world. A call for action starting with your self.
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Denny
5.0 out of 5 stars Spread the word
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016
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If you find news depressing, reading this book will change that view and give you options on how to help others. It is full of examples showing how from little seeds great things happen. You will then become a change maker and realize that a positive outlook is the only way to counteract your destructive emotions that seem overwhelming. Once you shift your thinking, then you can become really force for good too. This book is amazing. Just read it and pass it on then take action. Our future generations will thank you.
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EllieL.
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear and easy to read and understand
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2016
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Clear and easy to read and understand. The Dalai Lama is a wonderful soul and reading how he views the world is inspiring and complicated even if he makes it sound simple. I love how he loves all of us, seeing each as a gift from God and worthy of love and respect. Would that we all could evolve to his example. His beliefs are extremely profound and inspires one to seek more Spiritual activity in one's life. Namaste'
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David S. Abuin
3.0 out of 5 stars The latter a better way to continue to help others while the former ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2018
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I bought this book because I heard on a podcast (possibly the Scientific American podcast) that there was a difference on how the brain experiences empathy versus compassion. The latter a better way to continue to help others while the former often leads to burnout. The book was a mix between praising the Dalai Lama and how the Dalai Lama believes how people should approach life using anecdotes. The Dalai Lama praising was a little too much for me, though. He's just a man.
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Cathleen
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful antidote to the negative news of the day
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2018
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A call to individuals: work on yourself and open your heart. Embrace compassion and act on it. Doing something to help others will make you happier and healthier. Teach children mental hygiene and compassion, which is naturally present in all of us. Create conditions of hope. Many people are making positive differences today. We can all change the world together.
5 people found this helpful
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Dr. Debra Wingfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Become a 21st Century Leader filled with Compassion
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
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Goleman provides an excellent account of the Dalai Lama's vision to move from ideas to compassionate action. His wisdom resounds through the ages for young people to step into their power and impact the world. An inspiring and uplifting account of projects the Dalai Lama already encouraged into action. A must read for anyone concerned about returning the world to peace and harmony.
6 people found this helpful
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Joel & Michelle Levey, Wisdom at Work
5.0 out of 5 stars A profoundly insightful, inspiring, and timely book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016
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This is a profoundly insightful, inspiring, and timely book. A must read for all seeking a deeper wisdom and compassion to guide their lives in these complex time. Deep bows to Dan Goleman and His Holiness the Dalai Lama for their work to bring such a comprehensive vision and work full of guidance for these times to the world.
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L Caldwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - food for thought
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016
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I love listening to the audio version of this when I'm driving. I travel a lot so this is a great alternative to music. Reminds me that we all need to be a little more kind and compassionate and our world would be a better place.
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K. Sue
4.0 out of 5 stars Pure genius.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2016
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Met my expectations. I had read Golemans Emotional Intelligence many years ago and the combination of his insight and the Dalai Lama is pure genius. Combination of science, neurology, psychology and religion, a hopeful look at how we can all evolve into a better, more balanced and compassionate future.
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