Religious Harmony

Buddhism welcomes the large variety of world religions and is open to sharing and learning from them useful methods to benefit mankind.

Dr. Berzin outlines the theoretical and historical features of Buddhism and Islam that indicate a common ground between them, in addition to basic shared ethical principles.

Overview of the basic principles of Buddhism and Islam, comparing the discussions of love, forgiveness and ethics in each.

The universal values of kindness and honesty transcend any religious differences.

​​The main theme of the conference in 1988 in Sarnath was the preservation of all the Tibetan spiritual traditions, lineages and cultural aspects, without sectarian distinction, especially in light of the future of Tibet. Approximately 350 incarnate lamas (tulkus) and abbots...

The Dalai Lama advises Buddhist centers on a number of topics, from giving in-depth teachings on emotions and the mind, to making sure that instead of only giving information to the practitioners, they also make a contribution to the betterment of the society where they live.

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.

For Buddhist education to remain effective, it needs to adapt to the present-day needs, as it has always done in the past. Gain an overview of historical precedent to demonstrate that adapting to the times accords with the Buddhist principle of using skillful means.

The Dalai Lama shares his appreciation for all religions since they bring deep benefit to humanity. Knowledge of each other’s religions brings understanding that they all have that same goal.

Buddhist science, philosophy and psychology can be of great benefit on a global scale to many issues faced in the 21st century. Dr. Berzin reflects on the particular challenges the major traditional Buddhist countries of Asia face.