A Force for Good. Book Summary

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Daniel Goleman

What’s inside

Written by Daniel Goleman, ‘A Force for Good: The Dalai Lama’s Vision for Our World’ elaborates on the Dalai Lama’s hopeful vision for the future. The book translates the Dalai Lama’s spiritual teachings into action for a happier, more compassionate world. It emphasizes the importance of universal ethics, compassion, and responsibility. Goleman, a long-time friend of the Dalai Lama, uses his insights to discuss how empathy and altruism can be a global force for positive change.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding of how compassion and empathy can lead to societal betterment
  • Insights into the Dalai Lama’s philosophy and how it can be applied in daily life
  • Encouragement to take personal responsibility for the welfare of the world
  • Methods to incorporate ethical practices into one’s personal and professional lives

Key Points

  • Compassion as a universal ethic
  • The power of individual action in fostering global change
  • Science and spirituality intersection on altruism
  • Ethical economics and the call for moral corporate responsibility
  • Educating the heart alongside the mind
  • Environmental conservation as a moral duty
  • The creation of a more peaceful, compassionate world community

Who’s it For

  • Buddhists
  • Spiritual seekers
  • Ethical leaders
  • Activists
  • Anyone interested in global ethics and altruism

About the author

Daniel Goleman is an internationally known psychologist, science journalist, and the author of ‘Emotional Intelligence’. His groundbreaking work has been translated into more than 40 languages and has impacted psychology and business practices globally.