Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a teaching to the Taiwanese and other Asians on Monday and said, "People around the world seem obsessed with weapons and the use of force. As practitioners of the Buddhadharma we should avoid this. Nothing good comes from the use of force. Killing so many people only brings further suffering. Setting aside attachment, anger and hatred we should work instead to benefit all sentient beings."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama gives a teaching on the Tsongkhapa's Three Principal Aspects of the Path to 1300 people from Taiwan and a total pf 7000 people, including Tibetans and people from all over the world, at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, HP, India on September 30, 2024. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will also attend a long life prayer offered by Taiwanese devotees on October 1, 2024.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama said while giving teaching to the gathering,"Today we are going to hold a spiritual discourse. When I was on my way here, listening to your chanting the ‘Mig-tsé-ma’ prayer to Jé Tsongkhapa reminded me that, not only was I born close to his place of birth, but that I also share his philosophical views. However, the survival of the Buddhadharma is not linked to a particular location and those of us in exile have done our best to keep it alive. Jé Rinpoché’s teaching has spread around the world and I’ve done my best to clarify it."
The Spiritual leader of Tibet said,"When I was in Tibet, and also since leaving the Land of Snow (Tibet), one of my most important practices has been to read the 18 volumes of Jé Rinpoché’s Collected Works. I have a special regard for them and feel a close connection to them. Today, I will read his ‘Three Principles of the Path’."
"Tibetans’ core identity is focussed on the Buddhadharma. We have kept it alive and we have kept it well through study and practice. Consequently, many who have an interest in the Dharma are paying attention to our tradition," His Holiness the Dalai Lama explained.
"From the very beginning of my day, I cultivate the awakening mind and an understanding of emptiness. When I hear sad news, these principles help me develop a determination to be free. Understanding the workings of the mind and emotions, and seeing how things are dependently arisen, we can come to an appreciation that suffering is rooted in ignorance," His Holiness said.
The Nobel laureate said, "People around the world seem obsessed with weapons and the use of force. As practitioners of the Buddhadharma we should avoid this. Nothing good comes from the use of force. Killing so many people only brings further suffering. Setting aside attachment, anger and hatred we should work instead to benefit all sentient beings. Much better that developing bodhichitta within ourselves should be our primary aim."
