Tenzin Gyatso: The Current 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.

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.

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

Born in China, Dalai Lama who originally was called Tenzin Gyatso was the spiritual leader of Tibet. He reined this region from 1950 after being declared the spiritual leader in 1937. His advocacy was for non-violent liberation and this made him earn a Nobel Prize in 1989. The objective of this paper is to offer a detailed analysis and criticism of the response of Dalai Lama (His Holiness) as he is interviewed by Jose Ignacio about the possible integration of Buddhism and Christianity. However, Dalai Lama does not think that there are possibilities of the two religions integrating without the loss of integrity despite the fact that all major religions have some common features in them. The paper shall as well offer response and conclusion to the argument that ‘all the major world religions are destined emphasis on love, compassion, tolerance, and forgiveness to promote the inner values in people and not conflict.’

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 Dalai Lama has also challenged adherents to accept the fate that is given to them and make the greatest use of their reincarnated form. As a young child he was unable to reject the position of ‘Dalai Lama’ however he has managed to utilise this position to the best advantage and has bettered the world through this. He has pushed for the bettering of the world for both religious and secular societies. His messages of peace, tolerance and the renunciation of the desires of anger and revenge have resonated with people globally.

Tashi Buddha is an American Buddhist who lives in Clayton, NC. She is a worker for Corning and a student of Wayne Community college. Tanya Arya is a wife, a mother and a human resources for Pergo who lives in Henderson, NC. She is a devotee of the goddess sharada.

Buddha With the conception of the Buddha, being picked as the "stirred one" at age thirty-five, his excursion toss life, and even in his passing. Buddha has guided numerous to finding the truths of life. The Buddha was the originator of Buddhism, the religion and philosophical framework that created an awesome culture all through quite a bit of southern and eastern Asia. The Buddha whose unique name was Siddhartha Gautam, was conceived in Nepal around 2600 years prior.

In the Dalai Lama’s The Universe in a Single Atom, he discusses the current relationship between Buddhism and science, especially regarding theoretical physics and consciousness. He makes it clear that he doesn’t intend to combine the practices, nor does he attempt to justify one’s validity in the presence of the other. He recognizes both science’s contributions and Buddhism’s ideologies, and encourages the synergy of their collaboration. He considers both ideologies to be true, with their own flaws when they contrast one another.

While reading a chapter in Ideas Across Time I came across a portion of text written by the Dalai Lama. In the excerpt from The Art of Happiness, there was one statement that caused me to pause and reflect on my own Life and the journey that I have taken. The Dalai Lama commented that a person should strive to be good even though that person does not participate in any form or religion. I used to think that as long as I was a good and just person that was all God expected from me. I felt that was more than enough. Besides, with all of the scandals present involving pastors, who in their right mind would want anything to do with religion. It would take some time, but I would later learn that my spiritual life has nothing to do with other people.

Buddhism is an ancient, non-theistic belief system based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. The belief system’s invaluable ability to adapt its beliefs and practices to the changing culture of society has enabled Buddhism to withstand 2,500 years of change. Although Buddhism has undergone necessary alterations to adapt to the increase of globalisation, the changing authority of gender roles and the increasing use of technology, the core teachings of the Dharma, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path and the precepts have all considerably resisted change.

Among world leaders, there is no one like His Holiness the Dalai Lama, religious and political leader of Tibet and winner of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize. Brought up from an unusual childhood, he became head of the state of Tibet at age 16, and was later forced into exile by the Chinese government. Despite all the hardship he had to endure he does not give up his fight for freedom and treats all sentiment beings with love and compassion. Through his fight for freedom, he has proven himself to be the spiritual and political leader whom the people of Tibet love.