Lama asks studentsVaranasi (UP), Jan 1 (PTI) Tibetan spiritual leader DalaiLama today asked students here to focus more on the ancientIndian knowledge instead of getting attracted towards thewestern culture.
He made the remarks while addressing students on thegolden jubilee celebrations of Central Institute of HigherTibetan Studies (CIHTS) at Sarnath, here.
"Modern India should not forget their ancient knowledge.
There is a lot to be learned from the ancient Indian thoughtwhich can help in controlling destructive emotions in us," hesaid.
"India is the only country that could combine thebenefits of modern education with ancient knowledge which mayhelp in achieving inner peace and at the same time keep thenegativity in us away," he said.
The 82-year-old Buddhist spiritual leader said that Indiacan make a significant contribution in promoting world peace.
He said because of "neglecting" its own ancient knowledgeand tradition, the country (India) which was known as "Guru"(in ancient times, has now become "chela" (disciple) byrapidly adopting the western culture.
He added that India should not forget its rich knowledgewhich is solution for all the problems.
Yesterday, while addressing an International conferencetitled 'Mind in Indian philosophical school of thought andmodern science' at CIHTS, the Dalai Lama had called for a"demilitarised world".
"It is terrible to see that human beings are killingshuman beings, which need to be stopped immediately," he hadsaid.
"We are all brothers and every country is dependent onone another so there is a need to promote peace among us andshun killings," he added. PTI COR KISKIS.
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