Religious Harmony

Following an extensive teaching tour across the globe, Dr. Berzin presented several suggestions concerning the operating policies of Buddhist Dharma centers in foreign countries to the Dalai Lama. Read his observations and recommendations.

His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama: Tenzin Gyatso, the simple Buddhist monk, and the man who is now one of the world’s most popular public figures.

The Dalai Lama speaks about two categories of religion to bring peace of mind based on faith: faith without philosophy and faith with philosophy.

Some people have misunderstood the intent of a Kalachakra initiation and tantra practice in general, thinking it propagates Buddhist domination. To avoid interfaith suspicion and mistrust, it is important to examine the issues in light of the historical and cultural contexts...

All major religions try to answer the questions around what the self is and where it comes from. The Dalai Lama advises us to develop respect for each of the different traditions in order to know the essence of these religions and thus appreciate their value.

Summary of the approaches of theistic and nontheistic religions toward teaching their followers ethics as the foundation for taking social responsibility for the common good and environmental protection.

Practicing modern styles of hatha yoga that emphasize asana practice can be beneficial as a supplement to Buddhist practice, as long as one remains mindful of the philosophical differences and does not mix them.

The Dalai Lama’s emphasis on reaching out to the Muslim world with respect and making correct information about each other’s beliefs widely available are the best roads for Buddhist-Muslim harmony in areas in Asia where the two cultures meet.

The Dalai Lama encourages students to develop their inner values and ethics alongside their education.

Buddhism and Islam offer different strategies for motivating people to deal with shared common problems such as environmental degradation, pollution and global warming. With more knowledge of each others’ methods comes more understanding and mutual respect.