Dalai Lama

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…

his mind. In the source Desmond Tutu explains how he will no longer be able to vote for the ANC because of the corruption in the government. South Africa are in alliance with China and China dislike the Dalai Lama which is why it is understandable that the government would not want the Dalai Lama to visit the country. There were many other cases of corruption in the country and after Tutu’s statement corruption still continues. There was recently a debacle including the current president Jacob…

consciousness does, indeed, require a physical basis, whilst many would disagree with this. A dualist would say that mind and body are separate and so is consciousness. In Indian philosophy, consciousness is that which is luminous and knowing. The Dalai Lama explains this: “As the primary feature of light is to illuminate, so consciousness is said to illuminate all objects. Just as in light there is no categorical distinction between the illumination and that which illuminates, so in…

“Religion” appeared as a word as early as c. 1200. It has an Anglo-French origin and constitutes as a basic vocabulary term for any native English speaker. In 1200, “religion” maintained the same definition as it does today, which is “a state of life bound by monastic vows or the condition of one who is a member of a religious order, especially in the Roman Catholic Church” (Religion). Before this time, however, there were many different words pronounced similarly to “religion”, but carried a…

his policies on Tibet. When we come to his achievements in policies on Tibet, he tried hard to come up with methods to improve the relationship between the leaders in Beijing and Tibetans when Deng came to power, such as reestablish relations with Dalai Lama by achieving this in late 1978 when Deng became the leader of China . But this is not enough to reduce the hostilities and contradiction of Tibetan minority towards the Han majority stemmed from the cultural revolution in which Red guards…

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…

coating of gold on the object.” Professionals are aware of the dangers of mercury and professionals should be the only ones performing the technique. Tibet Portrait of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama 18th century Gilt Bronze 14 x 14.2 x 11.3 cm Kate S. Buckingham Fund, 1996.31 I have chosen Portrait of the Great Fifth Dalai Lama as the primary centerpiece of…

Find a Moral Compass In a Growing Technologically Advanced Society Today we live in a society that is constantly evolving. This evolution, the transformation from standard items or uses of technology based living, is outpacing our societal expectations. Instead of textbooks, in person communications, and leaving things up to nature, people in society are now switching to computer based learning, primarily phone or computer communication, and using technology to determine things such as the…

Every person is interested in knowing some famous figures around the world . Dalia lama, who won the Nobel peace award, is one of the most famous figures who got both good and bad reputation . Dalia lama is a Tibetan Buddhist monk who likes this title to describe himself . Dalia lama is a politician guide of the Tibetan people .In the west Dalia lama was gifted in a big positive term. he was presented as a wise man of peaceful resistance . On the other hand , people` s republic in china…

- The Pope says it prepares us for eternal life and the Dalai Lama says that it is caused by our own ignorance and not a God. I don't think God lets us suffer. It's because suffering is common to all and because it is inescapable. Bibliography n.d. Oklahoma City Bombing. [Internet]. Available from: [Accessed…