The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetans and this tradition goes back to 1391. Tibetans believe that their spiritual mentor is reborn in different guises, preserving the wisdom of centuries.

Currently, the 14th Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso. He survived many trials during the invasion of Chinese troops into Tibet and dreams of creating a zone of peace and nonviolence, the harmony of man and nature on the territory of his country. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel prize for his plan to restore peace and human rights in Tibet.

His lessons about love and compassion are followed by millions of people who realized that there is nothing more important than inner peace and harmony. In this article, we want to share with you 10 lessons from the Dalai Lama that can help you understand life better. All his lessons are connected to the most important Universal Laws. Therefore if you learn these 10 lessons from Dalai Lama you will begin to notice that your is becoming easier and easier.

10 Lessons From Dalai Lama

Lesson #1: Silence is sometimes the best answer

The Dalai Lama teaches us to think before we say anything. Before we open our mouths, we must understand what we are saying and why. Otherwise, we should keep our mouth shut. Our tongues should speak only those thoughts that we are sure of, and that we are responsible for. Before we say something we should always ask ourselves: “Is it really necessary?”.

Lesson #2: Spend some time alone every day

Do what makes you happy: go for a walk, read a book, meditate, etc. These activities help you maintain a balance of energy. You can even do nothing at all, just be alone. Take it as a rule, and you will see – to be alone with yourself is the best practice for your harmony, integrity, self-awareness.

Lesson #3: When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it

A mistake is the cause of most of our problems. Its quick correction does not allow the problem to develop into a disaster. But in order to eliminate the mistake, you must first recognize it, and it is not always easy since it hurts our ego.

Lesson #4: Keep in mind that great love and great achievements are associated with greater risk

A big responsibility is always a risk, and without it, there can be no achievement – otherwise, you’re just treading water. The path of comfort is a defeatist path. It leads nowhere. Your comfort zone is an “energy swamp”. There is no movement, there is no development. Every great project, every great opportunity, every great relationship are associated with greater risk. So if you want to change something in your life you have to take a risk!

Lesson #5: A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life

Your physical body is the temple for your soul. But what is the temple for your physical body? That’s right – it’s your actual home.

Our homes are our temples! We should make them sacred. A home is a place where we can calm down our hearts, recharge our energy, relax and find our inner power.

Your home and your family should give you strength. And no matter how important your social activity is to you, always find time to be with your family. Money, career, fame, and success pale in comparison with the value of loving human relations.

Lesson #6: This planet is our only home; we are all responsible for taking care of it

Nature, despite its power, is too fragile in front of the pressure of its offspring – a man. The consumer attitude towards our only “home” is the biggest stupidity. We should start thinking about our future and the future of our children.

We all need to realize the fact that being eco-friendly is not an option but rather a necessity that we can’t assume. Not anymore. We should never forget that nature is a self-sustaining ecosystem. Therefore, if we do not act right, the system will either wipe us out of existence into oblivion or just make it hard for us to cope. Besides, the changes are nothing we can’t adjust to. It is just a matter of deciding to live and act right.

Lesson #7: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

According to the studies, the pleasure of feeling a true compassion is similar to the sensations from sex, tasty food or a relaxing holiday. Compassion is good for your health: it reduces stress, normalizes heartbeat and boosts immunity.

You can express compassion by trying to understand a person’s feelings and emotions. To do this, you need to talk to them and listen to them. Being compassionate is more than just to be kind to somebody. To be compassionate means to be emotionally involved. You will need to ask what kind of help a person needs and hear the answer.

Lesson #8: The purpose of our lives is to be happy

When the Dalai Lama was interviewed, he said that he receives lots of messages about material goods. Very few people ask about forgiveness, compassion, patience, and kindness. But He teaches that the values like kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and patience should be always our priorities is we want to reach true happiness.

Lesson #9: There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Being kind costs a little, but the benefits that you get at the same time are very significant. Start with small things – help others, do charity. It’s scientifically proven that people who help others, donate money feel happier than those who spend the money on themselves.

There is such a thing as “tithing”, which means giving 10% of your income to charity. The 10% of your income, given to charity, not only teaches you to be generous (and generosity, as we know, is the quality of God), not only heals you from material dependence, but also purifies the remaining 90% of your income, as well as removes energy congestion in the way of prosperity flow into your life.

Lesson #10: Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.

If you have accumulated useful knowledge, you should not keep it to yourself. Share it with others, help others to understand themselves and the world. It will be useful both for you and for others. Paradoxically, when you share your knowledge, you receive more knowledge. When you share your knowledge, you learn something new from the people who are listening to you. They can share their opinions and their vision and it may help you to get a deeper understanding of your knowledge.

When I started my Reiki path, I didn’t know much about this system. I was 14 years old. My mom took me to my first class of Reiki. That was a very mysterious experience for me. When I saw my Reiki Master for the very first time I was amazed by the way she looked. It seemed like she was glowing from the inside, like an angel.

In the first lesson, she did not initiate me but only introduced me to the basic principles of Reiki and shared inspiring stories about Reiki. This is how I learned that by practicing Reiki, you’re opening the invisible door into a space of limitless possibilities. My first Reiki Master inspired me so much that I realized that Reiki is my path.

Years later, I became a Reiki Master and began to pursue initiation. But I will always remember that it was my first Reiki Master who inspired me to become who I am now.

I decided to write this article because lately, I’ve been increasingly noticing that people stopped taking Reiki seriously. I see a lot of online offers, where Reiki Masters are offering the full Reiki course for 2 days. This is how you can become a Master by simply paying for the course and getting all the initiations in just 2 days. You would think such offers would cause caution and mistrust. But, unfortunately, many people are more concerned about obtaining certificates than real knowledge and skills. That is why you can meet lots of Reiki Masters who don’t really understand what Reiki is and how it works. These kinds of Masters often can’t even feel the energy, and can only imitate the initiation.

So, today I will tell you the path a real Reiki Master must take.

My path becoming a Reiki Master

My path of becoming a Reiki Master Teacher took 15 years. In 1999 I received initiation into the first Reiki degree. I’ve been practicing healing sessions every day, but I wasn’t able to feel the energy at all. For the first time, I could feel the tingling sensation in the palm area only after a few years of regular practice.

8 years after the first-degree initiation and practicing every day, I received the initiation to the second Reiki degree. After that, I began to feel the flow of energy much stronger. Reiki Sessions started to be accompanied by memories from past lives, visions, waking up my intuitive abilities. Reiki helped me not only improve my health but also successfully pass exams at the University and even get my desired job. I used Reiki symbols every day, which led me to start feeling a lot of energy from each of them. I learned to see these symbols in space and use them not only for the sake of my Highest Good but also for the Highest Good of all human beings and planet Earth.

After 6 years, I felt that I was ready to become a Reiki Master. To be exact it was the Master Healer level. Taking this step literally opened up a new world for me. Once I started practicing Reiki with the Master symbol, I learned to go into trance in a matter of seconds. It was incredible! I entered the trance through the Reiki energy flow and after 30 minutes returned to the daily reality absolutely rested, radiant and full of vitality.

A year after my Master Healer initiation, I made the decision to become a Reiki Master Teacher. I made this decision when people started asking me to teach them the sacred practices of Reiki that were so obviously transforming my life. Becoming a Reiki Master Teacher wasn’t my choice, it was a sign from Above. So I realized that you should only become a Master Teacher when you reach the point when people start asking you to become their teacher. This is how I became a Reiki Master Teacher.

Becoming a Reiki Master: The Traditional Path

In traditional Reiki schools (for example, Usui Shiki Ryoho) Masters accept a limited number of students and usually teach them individually. This approach is based on the fact that the one who aspires to become a teacher must have deep Reiki knowledge obtained through extensive Reiki practice.

Reiki Master Teachers should be mature and responsible for the spiritual development and for life in general. After all, the main role of Reiki Master Teacher – to guide students along the path in which they also have to find the same level of maturity and responsibility. Therefore, students must prove to the Master the appropriate abilities.

In addition, the contenders for the title of Reiki Master must also possess certain Reiki skills. The Master Teacher should not give a Master initiation if he is not sure that the student is ready and really needs it.

The process of becoming a Reiki Master usually takes one year. During this time the student helps the Master to teach the first and second Reiki degrees, organizes Reiki groups and does some administrative work. It’s like an apprenticeship, during which he learns to teach.

The new path of the modern Reiki Masters

There are three main differences between traditional and modern Reiki paths:
1) Modern Masters don’t select students as carefully;
2) the training may not take more than 1 day;
3) the cost of the training is much lower.

Usually, the quality of knowledge that you get for modern Masters is very poor. I have met many people who became Masters in 1 day. Many of them know very little about Reiki, the principles, and the rules of performing even basic healing sessions. How do they initiate their students? What is the quality of the Reiki initiations they give? We can only guess. For example, many Masters of the new path, don’t remove their metal jewelry or the client’s jewelry during healing sessions and initiations, which can have a very negative effect on the healing. This makes me question the quality of their entire practice.

What do you need to know before you become a Reiki Master?

First, get ready for the fact that your whole life will change. Reiki will not be just one element of your spiritual life anymore but it will become your entire life. Being a Reiki Master is not just a job, but a calling. Not only will you teach and initiate, but you will also help students on their spiritual path.

Secondly, before becoming a Reiki Master you should make Reiki sessions your daily practice. You should do daily healing sessions for yourself and for others. Also, don’t forget to practice daily meditations. Meditate on Reiki symbols and mantras. This will help you to make a stronger connection with them.

Third, learn to understand the physical aspect of energy. For this purpose, it is recommended to practice yoga or qigong regularly.

Fourthly, start to study various philosophical and religious teachings. This will help you to see the connection between different belief systems.

Fifth, read books about alternative ways of healing. This will allow you to explore different diseases and ways to treat them.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, I want to advise you not to hurry with getting your Reiki Master initiation. Ask yourself, “Why do I want to become a Reiki Master? Does this desire have anything to do with my ego? Do I have the intention to turn the initiation of Reiki into a business?”. Answer these questions honestly. Take your time.

Keep in mind that getting initiated to a Reiki Master is not the final destination, but only the beginning of the journey!

If a driver violates traffic regulations, he is having problems with the law. If someone breaks social laws, he will also have problems with the law. And if you have relationship problems, health problems, business problems, etc. it is also a result of the fact that you’re violating some natural laws. And these are the Universal laws.

Knowing the Universal laws is as important as knowing all the other laws and rules in life. If you understand the deeper meaning of these laws and obey them, then you will have the support of the Universe in reaching your goals in life! So let’s talk about the most important Universal laws that, in my opinion, people often neglect.

The Law Of Mentality

The law of mentality is one of the most important universal laws. It means that everything is thought. The whole universe is a mental image. Everything in this world is the result of the life activity of God. The universe is only a mental image of God, and it is present in every part of the Universe.

Since we were all created in the image and likeness of God, we are also able to create our so-called “Universes” by our own thought. We have the same creative potential as the Absolute. Think about it: what ability do you have that mirrors the divine qualities of Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresence? Within your mind, you can create anything and are only limited by your imagination and your degree of focus. If I told you to imagine a polka dotted, pink unicorn you could easily manifest the image in your mind. Again the level of clarity and detail is only limited by your degree of imagination and focus.

Each of us consciously or unconsciously creates his own reality with thoughts. People often forget how mighty the power of thought truly is. Therefore, only a few people are able to control their thoughts. This is quite dangerous because if we allow our thoughts to drift without controlling them, they begin to create a reality that doesn’t satisfy us. This is how we become unhappy with our life.

When we begin to see the nature of the intelligent Universe, we begin to resonate with its vibrations. And this resonance opens the door to endless possibilities.

The Law Of Vibration

Everything in the Universe is in constant motion and has a certain vibration. Every sound, thing, creature, and even thought has its own unique oscillation frequency. This is the reason everything changes, everything moves, and everything vibrates in our Universe.

Interestingly, the vibrations of the mind are similar to the process of induction of electric current. In other words, the mind of each entity generates vibrations that can cause similar vibrations in the minds of other entities.

Many special abilities are based on this Law. For example, telepathy. Have you ever wondered why some people have this ability? the law of vibration can easily explain it! Those people who have telepathic abilities, know how to control their vibrations, and adjust them to the environment. When a telepath enters into resonance with the vibrations of another person, it forms a single energy field with it, and in this field, he merges with another person. Therefore, it is not difficult to read other people thoughts if you understand the law of vibration.

The Law Of Cause And Effect

Nothing in this world happens by accident. Everything has its own pattern and reason. Many people complain about life and consider themselves to be victims of random circumstances. But in fact, nothing happens by accident!

We all know about the power of thought. We know that with the help of our own thoughts we can create our own reality, build the life we want. But do we always do that? Or are we actually content with just being lazy and letting our thoughts drift?  Either you’re building your life, or someone is doing it for you (the society, the state, parents, stereotypes, etc.). As soon as you absolve yourself of responsibility for your own life, someone else takes on your responsibility. And when this happens you no longer have control over your own life. This is how you become a victim of circumstances.

Therefore, it is so important to realize that every effect has its cause. Each action has a reaction or consequence. In other words, we always reap what we sow. This is the true meaning of Karma.

The Law Of Balance

It is important to understand that creative and destructive energies in our Universe are in constant interaction. For this interaction to be effective, these energies must be equivalent. Simply put, they should be in balance.

Many people believe that creative energy is something good, and destructive energy is bad. But, in fact, it is a great misconception that destroys the balance in our world.

As they say, without destroying the old, the new cannot be built. If something new is built on something old, it turns out energy stagnant. I call it an “energy swamp”. So when you try to create something new, like a business, family, relationships, etc., you have to make sure you destroy the old egregore first. Otherwise, nothing good will happen.

In order to open access to unlimited opportunities, it is necessary to go beyond duality, which means you must stop dividing the world into black and white, bad and good. It is necessary to enter a state of balance when there is no judgment or any criticism. Stop thinking in the manner of “This or That” and start thinking “This and That”. The state of harmony opens up an opportunity to reconnect with your Higher Self, to open up your mind to sacred knowledge and discover states of unconditional love and bliss.

Therefore, it is necessary to learn to see unity in everything.

The Law Of Energy Exchange

This law says: for everything you get, you have to give something in return. This law is very logical because energy is in constant motion. Stagnation of energy occurs when it only comes from the outside, but inside it is not moving. In other words, when the energy movement occurs only in one direction, then gradually its flow stops.

Let’s imagine a cup filled to the top with water. If you want to pour milk into it, then you will have to first pour some water from it to fit the milk.

The same goes for energy. Any good that you want to attract into your life is, in essence, the energy of a certain quality, because everything in this world is energy. Now, for anything good to come into your life (money, relationships, success… whatever it is), you need to create a good circulation of energy. In other words, how quickly your dreams come true depends on how freely the movement of energy is in your life. In order to make the energy move in constant motion, it is necessary for you not only to take but also to give. It is very important to remember one simple thing – you can’t take anything for free.

It is important to understand that energy exchange does not mean that you should give money for everything you get. You can obey this law of energy exchange in different ways. For example, in the form of sincere gratitude, kindness, compliment, service etc.

It would seem that everything is so simple. But people do not follow even this basic rule. For example, as often happens, we can get as a birthday present something you seemingly do not need, something useless, or maybe you were hoping to get a more expensive and useful gift. And because you received a gift you didn’t like you started to feel some disappointment. And even though you’re saying thank you to the person who gave you this gift, your “thank you” isn’t filled with gratitude. Therefore, in this case, the energy exchange is disrupted.

The most dangerous, of course, is when people get spiritual knowledge for free, thereby devaluing them and creating karmic bindings. Again, I’m not saying we all have to pay for everything with money. Of course not! But at the very least, give in return gratitude, care, love, and kindness to those who provide you with this knowledge.

The Law Of Free Will

This law means that no one has the right, beyond our will, to impose anything on us. Any psychological manipulation, NLP techniques and other tricks that people use to force others to act a certain way is a violation of the law of free will.

This law also means that no one can be helped against his will. If you are engaged in spiritual practices and see that your loved ones are suffering. Do not rush to help them until they have given their permission to such assistance. Do not give them healing sessions, if you see that they do not understand this kind of treatment. Before helping people with anything, ask their permission first!

The Universal Laws Are The Key To Conscious Living

Knowing and correctly applying the Universal laws, you will succeed in any field – whether you want to split an atom, build an Empire, write killer ads or just live happily. Why am I so sure? Because the universe doesn’t care whether you’re a good person or a bad One. The rain pours equally for everyone. The universe empowers those who correctly understand and implement its laws. But it never supports the ones who ignore them.

Hopefully, this article gave you a general understanding of the most important universal laws. Namaste!