14th Dalai Lama

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is a spiritual leader of Buddhists. He writes an article in the “Sunflower Symposium” (129), in which he claims that one should forgive but should not forget the atrocities of one person or persons. In his article, Gyatso shares two stories, one is about the China’s invasion of Tibet which costed 1.2 million of Tibetans, and the other is about a Tibetan monk who had been in the Chinese prison for eight years. Both of them explain the “Buddhist culture of…

Buddhist teachings and worship are at the centre of Buddhism, creating the foundation of faith. This can be shown through the way that adherents use the teachings as a guidance in the area of bioethics, the way that the Dalai Lama embodies these teachings to provide a model for Buddhist living and in the ultimate expression of these teachings, worship through temple puja. Consequently, adherents are guided in the journey of self and community toward the path of enlightenment. The interrelation…

are distinct from the Chinese geographically, historically, culturally and ethnically. A long history of rule of its own kings and the rule of Dalai Lamas later (commencing with third Dalai Lama,) made politically supreme by the Mongol King, Altan Khan. He also offered the title “Dalai Lama” which means ‘the ocean of wisdom’. In 1913, the 13th Dalai Lama proclaimed Tibet’s Independence after expelling the last of the Chinese in Lhasa and eastern Tibet. From 1911 to 1951 Tibet was an Independent…

and practices which guide Buddhist followers on how to live a life in attaining nirvana, that affect people individually and society as a whole. The significant practice of Temple Puja and the teachings by the Buddhist texts, principles, the XIVth Dalai Lama and the Buddha himself, guide and outline adherents on issues that may impact upon their path of enlightenment…

That’s why making ethical decisions is extremely important to make the world a better place to live. In his essay “Ethics and the New Genetics,” philosopher Tenzin Gyatso, the spiritual leader of the Central Tibetan Administration and the fourteenth Dalai Lama, asserts that our power is inextricably entwined with our moral responsibility. In her essay “Faith and Diplomacy,” Madeleine Albright, a professor at Georgetown University and former U.S Secretary of State, argues that religion is a force…

could have easily gotten angry with the invaders or seek vengeance towards them, but his beliefs, his religion made him not act upon the attackers. One quote that supports his decision is, “But that is not the Buddhist way” (130). I agree with the Dalai Lama answer because I always forgive people for their mistakes they have done, but I never let them…

“There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.” (Buddah) in this paper I will explain how not only Chinas suzerainty and subsequent annexation of Tibet, has influenced Tibet and its environment as well as western perspective on the issue but also how globalization and the march for modernity have contributed to this. what originally started as a relationship between conqueror and the conquered when the Mongols led by Kublai Khan…

Some Hindus consider Jesus to be an appearance or manifestation of the Supreme Being and point out similarities between Krishna and Jesus' teachings. Some Buddhists, including Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, regard Jesus as a bodhisattva (i.e. a being with enlightenment motivated by great compassion) who dedicated his life to the welfare of people. 8. Jesus Christ is the Son of God In his time the religious authorities in Judea asked for his death…

According to the Buddhist, obviously Death Penalty fulfills preventive functions but it is also a form of revenge. Due to the execution of person, he is deprived of opportunity of change and to compensate. The 14th Dalai Lama indicative of thought of Buddhist told that I believe that everyone has potential to improve and it remains possible to deter criminal activity without having resort o death penalty. But without one official teaching on the death penalty, that monks are typically divided on…

The 14th Dalai Lama once said, “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive” (BrainyQuote). This quote explains that without the essential characteristics that make humans human, humanity will be lost. As evidenced in the dystopian novel, 1984 by George Orwell, once the government denies people the right to have their own thoughts and feelings, they lose their humanity. Also, in Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World, the Government through the misuse…