His Holiness addressing the virtual audience during the final day of his online teachings requested by Mongolians from his residence in Dharamshala, HP, India on 13 March 2021. Photo by Ven Tenzin Jamphel.
Dharamshala: The Central Tibetan Administration’s Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) has released a comprehensive e-book documenting insights from distinguished speakers on the four principal commitments of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: the promotion of human values, promotion of religious harmony, preservation of Tibetan culture and environment, and revival of ancient Indian values.
This digital publication, available in four languages, comes as the Tibetan administration and community prepare for a year-long celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday as a “Year of Compassion”. Published in Tibetan, English, Hindi, and Chinese languages, this E-book features a compilation from the December 2020 virtual talk series on the four commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama that brought together over 100 distinguished speakers in 15 different languages. The series was held as part of marking the year 2020 as the “Year of Gratitude” to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, an initiative of the 15th Kashag.
The concept for the book emerged following the successful talk series, with many suggesting compiling the speeches into a book. The final publication represents a meticulous process of transcribing, editing and proofreading the talks delivered in four languages by different stakeholders, with the final suggestions and approval obtained from the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The publication showcases distinguished speakers sharing their observations and understanding of His Holiness’ four commitments, drawing from years of personal experience working with and learning from Him. Additionally, it seeks to deepen public understanding of these commitments and their role in shaping His Holiness’ profound legacy.
Through this e-book, which stems from the 15th Kashag’s initiative “Year of Gratitude” and brought to fruition during the 16th Kashag as it prepares for the “Year of Compassion”, the DIIR aims to make these valuable insights accessible to a broader audience, to all who seek to learn and engage with His Holiness’s profound commitments in meaningful ways.
The e-book is now available on Tibet.net, the official website of the Central Tibetan Administration.
Click here for the English version
Click here for the Tibetan version.
Click here for the Chinese version
Click here for the Hindi version
The complete talk series can be accessed from Tibet TV’s YouTube channel and Facebook page.
