Mumbai, Dec 8 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader The DalaiLama today said the younger generation needs to focus andlearn more about the ancient knowledge of the country in orderto move forward.
He was addressing a gathering of students at theSomaiya School here.
"You are the younger generation, you are the future ofIndia. Please pay more attention to ancient Indian knowledge.
External things - modern science, modern education (is)wonderful, very useful. But as far as the inner world isconcerned, modern education, modern knowledge I think stillis very primitive...
"India's future can do a lot of contribution,regarding promotion of knowledge of inner world and with that,inner peace," he said.
The Dalai Lama also said his life has been full ofstruggles but he realised the only way to overcome thedifficulties was by being mentally strong.
"My whole life has been quite difficult. Lot ofproblems, but I realised training of our mind is very helpful.
It helps in keeping things clear and achieve peace of mind.
Peace of mind is very important, even for physical health," headded.
The Dalai Lama further said the country's richknowledge of truth and philosophy was distinct from that ofthe world.
"You are the younger generation of this great nation.
Why I used great nation? Of course it's a democratic countryand economy, but when I say great nation I mean it over 3,000years.
"While the rest of the world still remained dark,ignorant, this country over 3,000 years was trying to find outthe reality, deeper meanings of truth," he signed off. PTI JURNRB.
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