One of the most learned and highly trained American-born lamas in the Tibetan Dzogchen tradition. He is a meditation teacher and author.
Today I was very fortunate to sit in front of the Dalai Lama of Tibet here in Washington D. C. where he is leading the 2011 Kalachakra for World Peace. His Holiness spoke about the union of wisdom and compassionate action, and how being a fine person is more important than mere external religiosity and platitudes. He said:
We must be twentieth first century Buddhists, not just ritual faith and belief Buddhists– and live our values in our daily lives, combining the development of modern scientific knowledge with timeless wisdom understanding. Self-discipline is the real answer to bringing about a better society and more peaceful world.”