The Meaning of Life from the Dalai Lama

Reading a somewhat technical book by the Dalai Lama about the nature of the universe as related to science and spirituality sparked an interest to learn more about him.

​A google search yielded a very relatable article by Douglas Preston that described a visit by the Dalai Lama to the Santa Fe, New Mexico ski basin in the days when he traveled with only a handful of wing-tip-shoe-and-suit-clad monks.

A young server who brought him cookies and hot chocolate after a chairlift tour of the area asked him about the meaning of life. 

​While this article is an entertaining read, if you're short on time, you can scroll down to its last few paragraphs to get the Dalai Lama's surprisingly simple response. 

Enjoy!

​Photo: Bob Shaw