Understanding the Dalai Lama's Teachings

The video recounts a personal journey of meeting the Dalai Lama in 1988, before he became widely known. The narrator shares experiences of working with Tibetan communities and the challenges faced by Tibetan youth in exile. A personal connection with the Dalai Lama is formed, leading to meaningful discussions about intent and purpose. The narrator's family humorously misunderstands the significance of the Dalai Lama, adding a light-hearted touch. The Dalai Lama's emphasis on good intent is highlighted as a key takeaway.

In what year did the narrator first meet the Dalai Lama?

• 1990

• 1988

• 2000

• 1995

What was the narrator's initial impression of meeting the Dalai Lama?

• They were excited about the possibility of receiving a blessing

• They were indifferent

• They were nervous

• They were uninterested

What concern did the Dalai Lama express about the Tibetan youth?

• Their interest in Western culture

• Their desire to return to Tibet

• Their lack of interest in agriculture

• Their lack of education

How did the narrator contribute to the Tibetan community?

• By adopting a Tibetan child permanently

• By helping a Tibetan girl attend school

• By building a school in Tibet

• By organizing cultural events

What was the narrator's mother's initial reaction to the Dalai Lama?

• She was impressed

• She thought he worked in a dry cleaner

• She was scared

• She was indifferent

What did the narrator's father think after visiting Tibet?

• He wanted to move there

• He was indifferent

• He was disappointed

• He became a huge advocate

What did the Dalai Lama emphasize as most important in all actions?

• Knowledge

• Hard work

• Intent

• Success

How did the Dalai Lama's words impact the narrator?

• They ignored them

• They felt more confident

• They carried those words with them

• They felt confused

What does the narrator consider when taking pictures?

• The background

• The intent to celebrate the subject

• The lighting

• The camera settings

What does the narrator believe everyone wants to feel?

• Smart and knowledgeable

• Strong and powerful

• Rich and famous

• Special and celebrated