Post date: Nov 30, 2013 7:20:25 PM
Tibetan spiritual leader lauds India as a country of world religions, says that various religious traditions live together harmoniously in the nation.
NEW DELHI, INDIA (NOVEMBER 30, 2013) (ORIGINALLY 4:3) (ANI) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, lauded India as a country of world religions, said that the various religious traditions live together harmoniously in the nation.
The Dalai Lama said this while speaking at an event in New Delhi on Saturday (November 30).
The Dalai Lama indicated India to be an example of secularism for other countries."Overall India, I think world religions live together in this country, very harmonious. So I always say when I talk outside India, India is example, different religious traditions can live together," said the Dalai Lama.
While speaking on world peace, the Dalai Lama highlighted the importance of practising inner peace.
"World peace not come from sky. World peace must start from individual. Peace in the world comes from inner peace. So individuals must create inner peace and carry on day by day's life peacefully, helping others, saving others."
The Dalai Lama, who is based in India, says he is merely seeking greater autonomy for his Himalayan homeland.
Many Tibetans say Chinese rule has eroded their culture and religion. They are agitating for the Dalai Lama's return from exile in India, and genuine autonomy for their homeland.
The Chinese government denies trampling Tibetan rights and boasts of having brought development and prosperity to the region.
Since 2009, at least 120 Tibetans have set themselves on fire in China in protest against Beijing's policies in Tibet and nearby regions with large Tibetan populations. Most were calling for the return of the Dalai Lama.