Recently, Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama admired and praised India for it's secular principles at the Indian Institute of Public Administration.

Nostalgia hits him in regard of his previous meetings with several Indian Prime Ministers, Indira Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, on which he remarked, 'India, a democratic country and all major traditions live together. The secular principle is wonderful. Although, he regrets that he couldn't ever meet Mahatma Gandhi. Nevertheless, still he got the opportunity to deal on such high-level exchanges. He adds that these meetings has helped him to develop sincere respect for India.

He continues that India has a very deep-rooted tradition and thought for Karma(compassion) and Ahimsa (non-violence). These two things are not only essential pre-requisties for an animal living on this planet but even more for the human beings. Humanity is actually in dire need of these two.

In regards to his stay in the country and being a guest of the Indian Government, he holds immense pride for this moment. He says that he has been the 'longest' guest of India, who would never cause any trouble to his host.

The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said he has no plans to return to Tibet since he was completely free in India.

At this juncture, China wants to strengthen it's position in the reincarnation debate on the next Dalai Lama. Through reports we got to know that China also wanted global Buddhist support during the selection of the future Dalai Lama. China is trying to be an opportunist here. It is using Gandharan Buddhism in Pakistan to attract Sri Lanka Buddhists to historical sites like Taxila and Gandhara to promote Pakistan as the country that has some initial tenets of Buddhism. This is just a strategic policy on the part of China to achieve its aim.

We also get reports coming from Chinese embassy that the 14th Dalai Lama is not just a simple monk but a political exile disguised as a religious figure who has been engaging in anti-China separatist activities and is attempting to free Tibet from the clutches of China. Some say that the spiritual leader went on exile as his homeland was invaded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

Dalai Lama adds that, 'India is a democratic country, very stable, very good.'

The principles and ethics of India has caused India to develop a stature and pedestal of international importance. What is more important is that the Indian subcontinent holds significance that continues to inspire the world.

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Reference:

  • theeconomictimes.com
  • hindustantimes.com

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