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ONE OF KIND
Gyatso’s charisma, broad-based education and
relentless nonviolent advocacy has made him
one of the world’s most influential leaders. In doctorates, and prizes in recognition of his
1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for
his non violent struggle for the liberation of
Tibet and also became the first Nobel Laureate
to be recognized for his concern for global
environmental trepidations.
In 2011, Gyatso officially separated “the
church from the state” by declaring the Dalai
Lama’s position a nonpolitical one, leaving
all political authority to the democratically
elected Tibetans-in-exile. The Dalai Lama, if
reincarnated, from this time on is decreed to
be purely a position of spiritual authority.
The 14th Dalai Lama has spoken to millions of
followers at hundreds of conferences, lectures
and workshops worldwide. He has traveled
“Be kind whenever possible. It is
always possible.”
- Dalai Lama
to more than 67 countries in six continents. “Love and compassion are necessities,
He has received over 150 awards, honorary not luxuries. Without them, humanity
cannot survive.”
message of peace, nonviolence, inter-religious
understanding, universal responsibility and - Dalai Lama
compassion. He has also authored or co-
authored more than 110 books and held
discussions with heads of state and participated
in many events promoting inter-religious
harmony and understanding.
What is his message? Fundamentally he
believes the purpose of our lives is to be happy
and to get there one must practice compassion
and kindness. One of his dictums is:
“Follow the three R's: respect for self, respect
for others, responsibility for all your actions.”
For the 14th Dalai Lama, happiness is simply a
matter of kindness.
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