Tibetans and Indians share 'guru-chela' relationship: Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama, who is on an eight day visit to Sikkim on Monday asserted Tibetans as reliable Chelas during the inauguration of a four day international seminar on 'Science, Spirituality and Studies' organised by the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
AMIDST CALLS for India to end its hedge on its Tibet policy and adopt a more realistic sight on Tibetans in India, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has asserted that Tibetans and Indians share Guru-Chela relationship. Dalai Lama’s comments come even as China has repeatedly accused him of damaging ties with India.
The Dalai Lama, who is on a eight-day visit to Sikkim on Monday asserted that Tibetans were reliable Chelas during the inauguration of a four day international seminar on ‘Science, Spirituality and Studies’ organised by the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology under the auspices of Sikkim government here at Chintan Bhavan, Gangtok.
He said, Buddhism went to Tibet and China in the eight and ninth centuries. "I am always proud to say that we are the real holders of the real Nalanda tradition. Every important method and concepts of Buddhism will always rely on Nalanda masters, so we are truly followers of Nalanda traditions. That is why I always say, we are Chelas (Disciples) of India, Indians are our Guru. And sometimes I proudly tell my Indian Guru, we are not only just Chelas, but also quite reliable Chelas", he added.
The spiritual leader, who has been of late commenting on world affairs also called for a need to maintain peace through action and also dealt with scientific development and its impacts the world witnessed during the last century.
Saying that world peace can not come just through prayers or blessings; the Lama said peace must come through our actions. "Action is more important than prayers or blessings. The 21st Century is a really marvelous century where technology and science developed immensely. But in the same process, lots of scientific knowledge and technological abilities are becoming a destructive force, including nuclear weapons and nuclear bombs. Technologically and scientifically it really is a great achievement, but this achievement instead of bringing happiness brings more fear", said the spiritual leader.
The Tibetan leader, who crossed the Tibetan border into India after an epic 15-day foot journey over the Himalayan Mountains in 1959 has been staying in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, and six million Tibetans have settled in parts of Sikkim and several north Indian states and other countries as well.
The Lama also delivered his thoughts on present day religion, secularism and his notion on politics.
Pointing out the need of moral ethics in all aspects of life, Dalai Lama observed that religion is also becoming an instrument of exploitation. ‘Sadly it has happened in Buddhism also. So some dirty games are happening. So, secularism doesn’t mean disrespect of any religion, but rather respect all religions equally. Politics in very important kind of instrument to serve the people, politics itself is not dirty, but when politicians are without principles then it becomes dirty’ said the Lama.
On Tuesday, the Lama will deliver his teachings on Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhichitta at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok. He is also scheduled to visit the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology and interact with the scholars and Tibetan youths there.
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