Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment at their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between the dalai lama, one of the worlds revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. Paul ekman darwin, the dalai lama and the nature of compassion. Overcoming the obstacles to psychological balance and compassion. Dec 24, 2010 paul ekman darwin, the dalai lama and the nature of compassion. The author of the art of happiness, among many other books, he is the head of the tibetan government in exile and resides in dharamsala, india paul ekman is the worlds foremost expert on facial. Ekman to participate in the eighth of a series of private dialogues between his holiness the dalai lama and preeminent western scientists. Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment at their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between his holiness the dalai lama, one of the worlds most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. Emotional awareness isbn 9780805090215 pdf epub paul. The content from their first dialogue was published in the book. As the worlds foremost buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding, kindness and compassion, respect for the environment, and world peace. Listen to emotional awareness by dalai lama, paul ekman, ph. Emotions revealed explains how to repsond to the emotions shown by others.
Hes inspired a television series and written over a dozen books. He is the author of fourteen books, including emotions revealed and lives in northern california. But it was their shared and profound interest in the nature of emotion that brought together the dalai lama, the nobel peace prizewinning spiritual and political leader, and ekman, a nonpracticing jew who professes skepticism for all religions. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Paul ekman author, dalai lama author, richard gere narrator try audible free.
During their most recent meeting in new delhi, india, january 2012 they spent another 6 hours discussing compassion. Aug 28, 2009 two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment at their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between the dalai lama, one of the worlds revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. The dalai lama s accounts are narrated by richard gene in awesome fashion. Over the last decade, paul ekman has had the opportunity to spend close to 50 hours in oneonone conversations with the dalai lama.
So here you have the voice of paul ekman, the author, and his meeting with the dalai lama. As you think back about those conversations, what stands out for you. Paul ekmans books convey his curiosity and passion for understanding human emotion. Emotional awareness isbn 9780805090215 pdf epub paul ekman. Paul ekman has had the honor of developing a unique friendship with the his holiness the dalai lama of tibet known as the dalai lama. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read emotional awareness. In emotions revealed he presentsclearly, vividly, and in the most accessible wayhis fascinating observations about the overt or covert expressions of emotion s we all encounter hundreds of time s daily, but so often misunderstand or fail to sec. Paul ekman on compassion, love, and the dalai lama renowned psychologist paul ekman presents highlights from his discussions with the dalai lama on the roots of love, compassion, anger, morality, and the bonds that unite us all.
Inspired by work with dalai lama, eve ekman creates app to. Renowned psychologist paul ekman presents highlights from his discussions with the dalai lama on the roots of love, compassion, anger, morality, and the bonds that unite us all. This statement, which worldrenowned psychologist and greater good editorial board member paul ekman recalls hearing from the dalai lama. Emotional awareness audiobook by paul ekman, dalai lama. Oct 22, 2008 berkeley lectures, dalai lama, emotions, happiness, paul ekman the lecture by paul ekman at the university of california, berkeley tonight at the north gate library was packed with about 300 university people to overflowing, and hanging in the windows.
Psychology professor paul ekman is renowned for his study of body language and facial expressions. Ekman and the dalai lama have a unique bond, and this book brings out a wealth of information in a conversasion type format. A conversation between the dalai lama and paul ekman, ph. The dalai lama and paul ekman share their thinking about how to avoid destructive. His holiness the fourteenth dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the thirteenth dalai lama. Some of our discussions are reported in our book emotional awareness, others are contained on my website. The two met first in march of 2000 in dharamsala, india. Paul ekman helped to develop the curriculum for an eastwest emotion skills training course, cultivating emotional balance, ceb, for the dalai lama alongside buddhist scholar alan wallace. See more ideas about facial expressions, body language and lie to me. But emotional awarenesswhich takes the form of an extended conversation between highcaliber subject experts paul ekman and the dalai lamaoffers a fresh, unique exploration of many subtle issues raised by the intersection of these disciplines. Tenzin gyatzo, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the recipient of the nobel peace prize and is the temporal and spiritual leader of the tibetan people. Overcoming the obstacles to psychological balance and compassion kindle edition by paul ekman ph. Jul 06, 2019 but emotional awarenesswhich takes the form of an extended conversation between highcaliber subject experts paul ekman and the dalai lamaoffers a fresh, unique exploration of many subtle issues raised by the intersection of these disciplines. Alan wallace, paul ekman, geshe dorji damdul, and many others.
Overcoming the obstacles to psychological balance and compassion kindle edition by ekman ph. At their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between the dalai lama, one of the worlds revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. The book concept is clear but i wouldnt recommend it as first read into emotional understanding. The dalai lama audiobooks download instantly today. In this unparalleled series of conversations, the dalai lama and ekman prod.
His holiness the dalai lama and paul ekman tenzin gyatzo, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the recipient of the nobel peace prize and is the temporal and spiritual leader of the tibetan people. At their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between his holiness the dalai lama, one of the worlds most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose. Tenzin gyatzo, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the temporal and spiritual leader of tibetan buddhism and the head of the tibetan government in exile. The dalai lama and a groundbreaking psychologist present a collaborative work about human emotions and spirituality that bridges eastern and western philosophies to cover such topics as. Unfortunately this book is an abridged version of the printkindle copy. He asked his longtime friend and renowned emotion scientist dr. Overcoming the obstacles to psychological balance and. On page 33 i read, paul ekman, famed emotions researcher and longtime friend of the dalai lama, has written that joy is associated with feelings as varied as. At their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between his holiness the dalai lama, one of the worlds most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. Through this friendship, the two have collaborated on several projects that have joined eastern traditions with western science. This book is a must read for anyone interested in emotion, where it stems from and how we can learn to.
The content from their first dialogue was published in the book emotional awareness. Its very nice to follow up the concept of emotional awareness with the author himself paul ekman. Berkeley lectures, dalai lama, emotions, happiness, paul ekman the lecture by paul ekman at the university of california, berkeley tonight at the north gate library was packed with about 300 university people to overflowing, and hanging in the windows. A rich feast for the mind this is a singular meeting of two. The dalai lama and a groundbreaking psychologist present a collaborative work about human emotions and spirituality that bridges eastern and western philosophies to cover such topics as the sources. The conversation format works well here because it allows the reader to witness a personal. The dalai lama imagined a map of our emotions to develop a calm mind. His holiness the dalai lama, tenzin gyatso, was born in 1935 to a peasant family in northeastern tibet and was recognized at the age of two as the reincarnation of his predecessor. Feb 02, 2017 renowned psychologist paul ekman presents highlights from his discussions with the dalai lama on the roots of love, compassion, anger, morality, and the bonds that unite us all. We became, over the course of 40 hours in oneonone. Listen to emotional awareness audiobook by dalai lama. He was asked to present on his extensive research into the nature of human emotion.
Paul ekman has had the opportunity to spend close to 50 hours in oneonone conversations with the dalai lama. Paul ekman, director of paul ekman group, is the author of emotions revealed, emotional awareness coauthored with the dalai lama, and 12 other books. Paul ekman is the worlds foremost expert on facial expressions, a professor emeritus at the university of california. Paul ekman met the dalai lama on the impetus of his daughter, eve, who has a longterm fascination with tibet. The atlas represents what researchers have learned. The dalai lamas accounts are narrated by richard gene in awesome fashion. Throughout the book you will find many excerpts ranging from half a page to over a page long from the likes of b. His holiness the dalai lama and paul ekman tenzin gyatzo, the fourteenth dalai lama, is the temporal and spiritual leader of tibetan buddhism and the head of the tibetan government in exile.
The following excerpt about constructive anger is taken from the book of dialogue between the dalai lama and myself, entitled emotional. And i later learned that youd cowritten a book with the dalai lama, based on some marathon conversations about human emotions, and i refer people to your book emotional awareness. Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillment. The author of the art of happiness, among many other books, he is the head of the tibetan government in exile and resides in dharamsala, india. All respect to these two extraordinary gentleman, but the book is not a success. Overcoming the obstacles to psychological balance and compassion ebook written by dalai lama, paul ekman, ph. In this thoughtprovoking new book, the dalai lama argues that religion is not a necessity for pursuing a spiritual life. From nearly the first moment that we met, i had a deja vu experience, as if i had known the dalai lama all my life, as if he were the brother i never had, says ekman, one of americas most preeminent psychologist and a co. Rather, focusing on tolerance and understanding between religions, as well as tolerance and understanding between believers of any faith and nonbelievers is the way forward. The atlas is an interactive tool that builds your vocabulary of emotions and illuminates your emotional world. The author of the art of happiness, among other books, he resides in dharamsala, india. Overcoming the obstacles to emotional balance and compassion.
Of course, as ekman points out in the introduction to the book, our emotions can fuel violence and divisions. The problem lies in the gulf between ekman the scientist concerned about observable phenomena, and the dalai lama, concerned about human suffering. Two of my heroes, the dalai lama and paul ekman, hit it off and decide to have a conversation that they turn into a book. Paul ekman is the worlds foremost expert on facial expressions. Ekman took on the creation of the atlas alongside his daughter, eve ekman, a secondgeneration emotion researcher and trainer. Emotional awareness audiobook paul ekman, dalai lama. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading emotional awareness. As the worlds foremost buddhist leader, he travels extensively, speaking eloquently in favor of ecumenical understanding, kindness and compassion, respect for the. After the meeting, paul ekman and the dalai lama began an ongoing collaboration that came to include eve.
Listen to emotional awareness by dalai lama,paul ekman, ph. Listen to emotional awareness audiobook by dalai lama, paul. Paul ekman darwin, the dalai lama and the nature of. Hes been an emotional expression consultant with groups as far ranging as the cia and the pixar animation studio. Developing global compassion dalai lama paul ekman group. Paul ekman dalai lama center for peace and education. Two leading thinkers engage in a landmark conversation about human emotions and the pursuit of psychological fulfillmentat their first meeting, a remarkable bond was sparked between his holiness the dalai lama, one of the worlds most revered spiritual leaders, and the psychologist paul ekman, whose groundbreaking work helped to define the science of emotions. His narration of the transcript of meetings between himself and the spiritual leader the dalai lama explores much of his research as seen through the eyes. This afternoon i began reading the book of joy by his holiness the dalai lama and archbishop desmond tutu with douglas abrams. Paul ekman on compassion, love, and the dalai lama youtube. Emotions revealed no one in the world has studied facial expressions as deeply as paul ekman.
Paul ekman is the worlds foremost expert on facial expressions and a professor emeritus of psychology at the university of california medical school in san francisco. A professor emeritus at the university of california, san more about paul ekman. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The author of the art of happiness, among other books, he resides in dharamsala, india paul ekman is the worlds foremost expert on facial expressions, a professor emeritus at the university of california in san francisco, and the author of. He is the author of 16 books, including emotions revealed and telling lies, and, most recently, emotional awareness, a conversation between himself and the dalai lama.