‘World should emulate India’s tradition of religious harmony and non-violence’[Saturday, 19 February 2011, 12:09 p.m.]
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives a memento from Mumbai University, India, on 18 February 2011.Photos by Jigme Tsering
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DHARAMSHALA:
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Friday described non-violence and
religious harmony as two treasures of India, and said people across the
world should learn from these principles.”Non-violence and
religious harmony are the two treasures of India. I feel people should
learn religious harmony and non-violence from India. The country is a
role model for others for non-violence and religious harmony,” His
Holiness the Dalai Lama said, addressing a discourse on ‘Ancient
Wisdom, Modern Thought’ at the University of Mumbai.”Several
international personalities are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s principles
of non-violence and harmony, which were born in India. It has been
appreciated and accepted all over the world by leaders like Martin
Luther King and Nelson Mandela. They have understood India’s values,”
His Holiness told a packed university auditorium.His Holiness
the Dalai Lama appreciated the communal harmony of India, saying that
it is the biggest democratic and secular country.”The
constitution of this country holds the sacred word of secularism which
asks for respecting all the communities and religions,” said His
Holiness.”India needs to spread such sacred ideologies to the
entire world for good. And universities are the places where this
spreading of thoughts can be started. Educationists should take a lead
while involving students with these thoughtful ideologies of the
ancient India leaders,” he said.Pointing out the responsibility
of a university, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said it is the
responsibility of teachers to put right values in the minds of today’s
youth. His Holiness also asked the youth of the country to play an active role in the promotion of non-violence and religious harmony.Expressing
concern over global warming, His Holiness said, “Global warming poses a
real danger to mankind and could become a reason for flooding and mud
slides across Asia”.Maharashtra Minister for Higher and
Technical Education Rajesh Tope and Vice-Chancellor of the University
Dr Rajan Welukar were present on the occasion.
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| His Holiness the Dalai Lama delivers a keynote address on ‘Ancient Wisdom, Modern Thought’ at Mumbai University on 18 February 2011 |
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| Students and faculty of Mumbai University listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Gothic Cowasjee Jehangir Convocation Hall |
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| Students and faculty of Mumbai University listen to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Gothic Cowasjee Jehangir Convocation Hall |
