The Good Heart

For the first time in history, the Dalai Lama read from and commented on the Christian New Testament.

His theme for the John Main Seminar which was held in London in 1994 was "The Good Heart." The Seminar consisted of various sessions or talks, panel discussions, and workshops.

His universal message is of the importance of love, compassion and forgiveness: The Good Heart.

In his sessions he commented on various passages from Christian scriptures, giving the small gathering a unique historical significance.

"This is the record of an extraordinary and historic interfaith encounter. To hear the Dalai Lama reflecting on the Gospels is exciting, refreshing, and illuminating, reminding those of us who are Christians that this is a living Word." - Diana L. Eck, Professor of Comparative Religion and Intian Studies, Harvard University

"Arguably the best book on interreligious dialogue published to date. One does not say such things lighty, but in a very real sense this is a holy book." -Huston Smith, author of The illustrated World's Religions

Contents

1. A Wish for Harmony
2. Love Your Enemy
3. The Sermon on the Mount:  The Beatitudes.....Matthew 5:1-10
4. Equanimity......Mark 3:31-35
5. The Kingdom of God..........Mark 4:26-34
6. The Transfiguration......Luke 9:28-36
7. The Mission.....Luke 9:1-6
8. Faith........John 12:44-50
9. The Resurrection......John 20:10-18