Sunday, September 25, 2005

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso

Here's something for all of you who missed the Dalai Lama's lecture on "Peace, War and Reconciliation". Will write about it soon.
Here's the video link.

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O holy one thy knowledge I yearn,
With years comes wisdom and lessons yet to learn.


At 70, His Holiness, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, is an epitome of wisdom and humility. Despite or because of his past, the 14th Dalai Lama seems a very human figure - open about his helplessness, knowing what he should do but choosing to act otherwise. Some may call him a coward for having to flee his homeland and seek refuge.But doing so makes him all the more human and someone you can relate to. He dissected and exposed the very roots of human behavior in his talk about his vision of peace, war and reconciliation. He doesn't seek to be God or all-knowing. 'I have nothing new to offer', he said. His thoughts are clear, consistent and simple. I was overwhelmed by his gentleness as he touched the hearts of the 36,000 present, like a kind grandfather bestowing his profound wisdom upon his grandchildren.
Funny he reminds me of my own granpa :)
I could explain in detail about what he had to offer in his lecture, but I choose not to. I do not think it would be appropriate. Watch the lecture video by clicking the link above.