(The Tibetan movement for free Tibet led by His Holiness the Dalai Lama is based on the three fundamental principles of truth, non violence and democracy; the motivating force behind it being compassion. The ultimate goal is not just political freedom for Tibet, rather the preservation and dissemination of the …
Let me at the outset say confessedly that I do not know what is the exact definition of the word “Religion”, “World” and “peace”. Everyone has his own interpretations of these words and under such conditions the discussion becomes incommunicable. To minimize the confusion I am using these words as …
Introduction Since the violent and oppressive invasion of Tibet by the communist Chinese, the Chinese have governed and continue to govern Tibet in an immoral and unprecedented way that contravenes both international law and the aspiration of the Tibetan people. If the presence and identity of the Tibetan people and …
Contribution by religions to the culture of peace is a complex subject which necessitates examination with analytical mind. The intricacy of conflicts has meandered into the field of greater violence culminating into wars which is a pervasive phenomenon. Religious dogma and fundamentalist approach have scarred the earth with ugliest results. …
There are a number of people who consider the Ecological to be the crisis of our time. This is Professor Rinpoche’s paper on this issue. In this he sets forth the authentic Buddhist spiritual standpoint. Speaking broadly, what is common to Buddhism as well as to Jainism and Vedanta is …
His Excellency Dr. Bhai Mahavir, Hon’ble Chancellor and Governor of Madhya Pradesh; Hon’ble Sri Subhash Sojatia, Minister for Public Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh; Dr, (Miss) A.S. Desai, Chairperson, U.G.C; Dr. Bharat Chapparwal, Vice Chancellor, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore; Dr. G.D. Sharma, Secretary, U.G.C.; Prof, K.B. Powar, …
I am not an expert of Buddhist meditation. If one does not himself know how to sing how can be teach another? However, let us attempt to come to some understanding of the subject. Let us begin by considering two basics questions: why do we mediate? What is meditation? A …
Dukhten: Before I say a brief introduction about Rinpoche I would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Rinpoche for finding time in his busy schedule and agreeing to meet with our group to talk about non violence and Buddhism. So thank you very much Rinpoche for being here with us.
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