interacting with Tibet as if it were an independent nation‚ however‚ consistently recognizing Chinese authority‚ rather than Tibetan autonomy. For example‚ Goldstein writes that in 1943‚ President Roosevelt‚ in communication with the 14th Dalai Lama‚ referred to the Dalai Lama by his religious title‚ rather than as the “leader” of Tibet‚ which allowed the President to successfully avoid gaining attention from China‚ and also allowed the U.S. to avoid recognizing Tibetan autonomy (1). Indeed‚ due to such
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In “Ethics and the New Genetics” the Dalai Lama makes the argument that with new technology‚ new ethical concerns are raised. He believes that with the rapid increase of new technology being invented‚ there needs to be a larger focus on the ethical threats that they pose. In “The New Civil Rights” by Kenji Yoshino‚ the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at New York University‚ a similar argument is made. His argument is that with the rapid increase of groups in a diverse society
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are able to develop compassionate behaviour‚ we will experience more inner peace and happiness‚ both mentally and physically. The Dalai Lama says that Ultimately‚ the reason why love and compassion bring the greatest happiness is simply that our nature cherishes them above all else. The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence. (par. 8) The Dalai Lama presents compassion in a bit of a paradox: it is in the giving of compassion that we actually receive the most inner peace and
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spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935‚ to a farming family‚ In Taktser‚ Amdo‚ northeastern Tibet. At the age of two‚ the child‚ then named Lhamo Dhondup‚ was recognized as the reincarnation of the previous 13th Dalai Lama‚ Thubten Gyatso(b) His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a man of peace. In 1989 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. He has consistently advocated policies of non-violence‚ even in the face of extreme aggression. He is
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Avatar Aang: The Peaceful Hero and the Monomyth “If we have no peace‚ it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other” (Mother Teresa). Indeed‚ as human beings‚ we all share some common needs and wants. A majority of people would agree that we want to live in peaceful world. However‚ is it possible? Peace is almost impossible because people are greedy and always fight for power. We can see these themes throughout the anime‚ Avatar: The Last Airbender. The Fire Nation led by Sozin‚ who
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What is the most significant difference between the Pope’s idea of the relationship between religion and ethics and the Dalai Lama’s idea of the relationship between religion and ethics? Pope- religion and ethics aren’t separable lama- inseparable 6. What is the difference between the beatitudes and the commandments? Commandments- law of right wrong Beatitudes- state of mind/ how you view life Louis Jacobs and Elliott
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why each religion must be studied and learned. To run any successful government society as a whole needs to have a full understanding of all religions. The Dalai Lama‚ Madeleine Albright‚ and Thomas Friedman all give ideas to how this can be done. When you are elected into any political position you have a lot of new powers. The Dalai Lama said “with great power comes great responsibility”‚ this is very true when it comes to government. Political figures have a responsibility to give the people
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Dalai Lama’s full name is Lhamo Dondrub. Dalai Lamas are important monks of the Gelug school. He is the head of the Buddhist religion. This quote has a lot of impact on me. The quote is telling us when we teach kids to make them smart people‚ we must not forget to educate them
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After reading Eboo Patel’s Sacred Ground‚ I have attained a better understanding that the concept of diversity in itself is not enough if we are to be truly free from religious oppression. Patel discusses pluralism along with diversity as being necessary to understand and promote religious freedoms universally. In today’s world it is safe to say that overall‚ most progressive societies have embraced diversity to some extent‚ but these same societies struggle with the concept of pluralism. To be diverse
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