New Delhi — Emphasising that the best defence was to maintain friendly relations with others, His Holiness the Dalai Lama dismissed the suggestion that the use of force may be a mode of self-defence as 'old thinking'. He also suggested that totalitarianism defeated Marx's ideals.
Spiritual leader of Tibet reminds devotees to be 21st century Buddhists
Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India — "Lately, I've been urging people who follow our Buddhist traditions to become 21st century Buddhists," His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, adding: 'To preserve teachings of the Buddha and keep them alive we should read the contents of the Three Baskets of scriptures and apply what we learn by exercising the Three Trainings in ethics, concentration and wisdom—in other words, study and practice.'
Historically Tibet was an independent country: Tibetan spiritual leader
Boston, US — While explaining Tibet was historically a free and independent country in past centuries, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that the people of Tibet want genuine autonomy while remaining within the PRC so they can continue to keep their unique culture, language and traditions alive.
Buddhism crucial benefit to future generations: Spiritual leader of Tibet
Dharamshala — Urging young Tibetan people to keep Tibetan Buddhist tradition alive, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that the understanding of the mind is integral to the Buddhist traditions that can be of "crucial benefit to future generations."
Warm-heartedness is the key factor that allows others to be happy
Nubra Valley, J&K, India — 'Warm-heartedness' and 'your care for others' are the key factor that allows others to 'be happy, even the community in which you live will be happier too,' said His Holiness the Dalai Lama, while speaking to thousands of audience in Ladakh, J&K, India.
No longer violence, create a happier world: Tibet's leader urges youth
San Diego, CA, USA — Delivered the keynote address at the commencement ceremony of University of San Diego's class of 2017, His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet on Saturday, June 17, 2017, said: "No longer violence. No longer this huge division", the youth of today can do that as they have both "opportunity" and "responsibility" to create "a happier world."
US is a global leader of the free world and peace: Tibet spiritual leader
Dharamshala — Expressing his gratitude to a high-level bipartisan US Bipartisan Congressional Delegation for coming to Dharamshala and for its efforts in support of the issue of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama described the United States as the global leader for world peace.