10% Happier with Dan Harris Wise Selfishness | Part 3 of The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness
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Jan 4, 2023 Join Dr. Richard Davidson, a renowned neuroscientist and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds, as he explores the concept of 'wise selfishness' alongside insights from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. They delve into how to effectively handle anger and manage adversarial relationships. Davidson shares a rare encounter where the Dalai Lama expressed anger towards him, illustrating the balance between compassion and emotional intelligence. The conversation highlights the profound impact of mindfulness and altruism on personal happiness and mental well-being.
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Dalai Lama's Anger
- Dan Harris asks Richie Davidson if he has ever seen the Dalai Lama angry.
- Davidson shares a story of the Dalai Lama's anger directed at him for taking credit for his student's work.
Managing Anger
- Practice mindfulness and compassion meditation to manage anger.
- This helps increase awareness of anger and change your relationship to it, reducing its power.
Oneness and Compassion
- The Dalai Lama emphasizes oneness and brotherhood as key to dealing with difficult people.
- Davidson explains that for the Dalai Lama, compassion isn't a concept but a lived, embodied experience.