Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Friday said several international personalities were inspired by the principles of non-violence and religious harmony propagated by Mahatma Gandhi.
«Several international personalities are inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and harmony, which were born in India. They have understood India’s values,» Lama said, addressing a discourse on ‘Ancient Wisdom, Modern Thought’ at the University of Mumbai.
«Non-violence and religious harmony are the two treasures of India. I feel people should learn religious harmony and non-violence from India. The country is a role model for others for non-violence and religious harmony,» he said.
Dalai Lama spoke highly of India, saying the concept of non-violence or ‘ahimsa’ was an ancient Indian philosophy.
The Buddhist leader asked the youth of the country to play an active role in the promotion of non-violence and religious harmony.
Expressing concern over global warming, the spiritual leader said, «Global warming poses a real danger to mankind and could become a reason for flooding and mud slides across Asia».
Maharashtra Minister for Higher and Technical Education Rajesh Tope and Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr Rajan Welukar were present on the occasion.