Why is it called a “precious human life"?

When we talk about precious human life, it means that this life is something which is very useful and which has many opportunities – positive circumstances to do positive things.  It also means that there are not many obstructions to practicing the Dharma.

But when we talk about Dharma, we are not just talking about the practice of a religion or spiritual activities. 

We are talking about how to be good human beings, how to become a better human being, with compassion, non-violence – with positive intentions and aspirations.

HH, 17^th Karmapa
Ogyen Trinley Dorje

From Kamashila
Short-Ngon-dro teaching
Germany, 2014