Answers: Discussions with Western Buddhists

In India at the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment it became a well-established tradition for the Dalai Lama to spend several days each year giving teachings to Buddhists from all over the world. Following his teachings he held informal group discussions with Western students of Buddhism. In these lively exchanges the Dalai Lama exhibits clear and penetrating insight into issues that are most important to Western students. Some of the topics discussed are: psychology Christianity being a practicing Buddhist in the West spiritual teachers reincarnation emptiness tantra protector deities liberation meditation compassion disciplining others the power of holy places and retreats.