Gendun Drup: The First Dalai Lama

In today 's world, the role of technology has become primal and a necessity in our daily lives. In The Dalai Lama, we are able to see the astounding capabilities that the new technological advancements are able to do. However, to only a certain extent are these advancements beneficial, as these improvements can as well lead to serious matters in regards to our system of ethics and moral reasoning. By being able to establish a limit on the use of these advancements, it is possible to create a balance between the benefits of the technological improvements and being able to maintain a system of global ethics. The role of genetic manipulation, cloning and selection of traits all have potential in providing humanity with assistance in making daily living an unchallenging asset.

In the Dalai Lama’s writing of The Role of Religion of Modern Society, I agree with him on how each religion can be true and help people to respect one another no matter the religion they practice. While growing up most humans are taught to practice one religion, in which they inherited from their parents and most of the time both parents practice the same religion. So children are taught to follow and believe that their religion is the most valid and true. In my case I disagree with these types of people and agree with The Dalai Lama, because I grew up both Jewish and Christian. Being able to learn and practice both religions, I noticed the similarities and differences and learned to believe each religion is true.

Most  religious  leaders  come  to  power  through  elections  or  appointment.          However,  the  leader  of  the  Gelug  school  of  Tibetan  Buddhism,  the  Dalai  Lama,  is  simply  found.          Buddhists  believe  in    reincarnation,    the  idea  that  a  person’s  soul  never  dies  and  is  instead  born  into  a  new  body.          Additionally,    the  death  of  one  Dalai  Lama  spurs  the  quest  for  a  young  person  born  with  that  special  soul. The  search  for  the  fourteenth 

In “Ethics and The New Genetics” the Dalai Lama mentions that society lacks a moral compass due to social and economical boundaries with new science and technology. While doing so he discusses unbiased opinions about genetic advancements- medicine, cloning and genetically modified food- in society today, keeping in mind the long-term effects genetic changes have on society as a whole.

of Buddhism. He fled his country (i.e Tibet) and took safety in India in 1959 during the revolt

The Dalai Lama once said, “Major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness… the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives” (Huffington Post). This quote by the Dalai Lama speaks to the issues of pluralism and interfaith understanding. Pluralism is used to describe the diversity of different cultures and how they actively interact with one another. It engages the differences between cultures to obtain a deeper, more profound understanding of each other’s beliefs. To engage in pluralism means to equally support, accept and participate in the decisions of various religious groups as well as placing a positive value on faith and practice. In pluralism, all religious practices are considered beneficial as long as they follow the laws of the state and do not harm individuals within the community.

Hugh finally got his wish to meet with the high lama. The high lama told him that all monks that became devoted in the temple acquired an unusual power. That power was being able to live past a normal human being's years. The high lama didn't directly tell Hugh about this gift, but through Hugh's wit an observation skills he came to the conclusion that the high lama was the founder of the temple more than 100 years

Everything started when the 13th died, and the tibetan government saturated to look the reincarnation of the new Dalai Lama. Using their mythical techniques to find the new Dalai Lama. Turning from the north to the South the suspected that the new ruler will be found in that region of Tibet. They got like a vision of the sacred lake Lhamo Lhatso. Following their vision, a search party that was hosted by Admo decided that they will go there to investigate. When they found a statue of turquoise and gold structure they thought they were even closer and closer to the new ruler. They stayed there the whole night to investigate if their little Lhamo Thondup.e 3 year old son called, Lhamo Thondup. The

In the excerpt “Ethics and the New Genetics” by The Dalai Lama, also referred to as Tenzin Gyatso, demonstrates the use of new emerging uncoverings that scientists have made in genetic technologies and how progressive they are being enhanced to become. He argues how researchers are speaking about being able to developes the genetic make-up in productions to assist those who can not or have the convenience of having edible goods. Another thing that he speaks up about is how researchers have also detected a couple of particular types of making exact copies. One type of replication also referred to as cloning is remedial and the other is reproductive. In the Dalai Lama’s excerpt he stated that there is an exact time and place for when the

Did you know only fourteen men have been given the title Dalai Lama in the entire history of Buddhism? (BBC, 2009). The word Dalai Lama means “Ocean of Wisdom” and according to Buddhists, he is a reincarnation of a past lama who has decided to be reborn. (BBC, 2009). The current Dalai Lama is named Tenzin Gyasto and he is eighty-two years old (BBC, 2009). Gyasto has the role of being the political and religious leader of Tibet, a tradition that has been practiced since the fourteenth century (World Biography).

The fourteenth Dalai Lama, also known as the Bodhisattva of Compassion, is one of the most significant religious leaders in the world and is also exceptionally important to Buddhism. He has been especially influential with regards to reinterpreting traditional Buddhist teachings so they are relevant in a more contemporary context and using them to deal with issues that have arisen and effect the Buddhist people.

With his judiciously selected words and what can be designated as acceptance of religious diversity that derives from Buddhist teachings, the Dalai Lama’s responses designate a view of strict Buddhist certainty. It can even come across as being related to or even near religious exclusivism. He speaks of love and kindness toward others clearly resulting from Buddhist principles. An initial peek of him, one may deduce that he is a spiritual man with a view that all faiths have some certainty and are well-intentioned of faith. However, one can further comment and research and see that this is a divine being that trusts that Buddhism is the only route of certainty. Hick’s theory of pluralism proposes no faith is the single and lone reality and

In a religion, there are people who are considered to be ones who maintain the traditions and practices of a religion. These people also perform ceremonies and sermons for their respected religion. They may also be known as a teacher and a moral leader among their community. These people are typically looked up upon by many followers of their religion. These leaders of a religion are called religious leaders.

The quotes reveal specific aspects of religion and what certain religions mean to different people. For the Dalai Lama religion is about bettering you and not criticizing others. Abraham Lincoln states that “The almighty has his own purposes” meaning that if you believe in a higher power you should not be fully dependent upon that power. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk says that without religion a nation isn’t able to survive. Religion is a key aspect to society and without the constructs of it moral codes and ethics society would crumble. Deepak Chopra mentions that a key part of religion is to serve others, to put your needs behind those of others. Important institutions that religions today take full to heart through initiatives like St Vinnie’s and the United Religions Initiative teaching peace and love between all peoples no matter what they believe. Paramahansa Yogananda believes that religion is about learning who you are as a person and becoming aware of yourself, he phrases it as “self-realisation”. He believes it is the only form of religion no matter what other

Thought by many a living Buddha, a God king, The XIV Dalai Lama was born in Taskter in 1937. Dalai Lama means ocean of wisdom, though Tibetans