Essay On Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama

Tenzin Gyatso is the fourteenth Dalai Lama, a man, who describes himself as a simplistic, charismatic Buddhist monk and spiritual leader of Tibet. On July 6, 1935, he was born into a very poor family that lived in a small village, located in Taktser, Amdo, just northeast of Tibet. The Dalai Lamas are presumed to be manifestations of the Bodhisattva, the holy figure of Tibet. The Bodhisattvas are believed to be enlightened beings that have thrown away their own nirvana and chosen to become compassionate and forgiving, to help preserve humanity.

Through the past five decades, the Dalai Lama has been carrying nonviolent movements through: the proposition of transforming Tibet into a peace (nonviolence) zone, revision of China's population transfer policy, respect for the Tibetan people's fundamental human and democratic rights, restoration of Tibet's natural environment, and peaceful negotiations between the Tibetan and Chinese government. He even denounced the practice of Dorje Shugden. The reason simply behind this ban, was because, it endangered Tibetan Buddhism, formed obstacles to towards the emergence of genuine non-sectarianism, and especially inappropriate in-relation to the well-being of the Tibetan society. Moreover, these actions have brought upon the Dalai Lama and his many followers, great conflict.

These conflicts can be recognized as riots, suicide, and even a separation between families, friends, and acquaintances. For example, “Members said they cannot get government jobs in India because of their beliefs, and also that nuns and monks have been kicked out of their monasteries”. In other words, people all over the world are reacting very emotionally because of the Dalai Lama’s actions. Another example...

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...understand one another. They just rush into things, without even thinking about how others would feel.

All in all, the Dalai Lama has contributed greatly towards society, through people, religion, and even also, the government. He is a man, who only wants peace and prosperity throughout the world. And a man, who wants a world with people that can understand one another. In other words, people must be willing to talk it out before considering violence, otherwise only pain and suffering may come of this. It can bring upon a society with people, who understand one another. Truly, joy and prosperity may come of this. Moreover, no one would ever have vengeful thoughts or even resort to aggressive actions. The Dalai Lama with his many followers and supporters can truly bring change towards the world, just as long as the people are willing to have open arms for his help.