Religious Harmony

The Dalai Lama warns not to fall into religious hypocrisy by only paying lip service to the Buddhadharma, without actually implementing the teachings in the form of right action in everyday life.

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

Harmony in a multireligious society comes from education about each other’s beliefs and customs and, from knowledge, comes respect.

We can view sectarianism in Buddhism superficially but looking at it deeply, we discover it to be a complex issue.

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 advises that the concept of nonviolence and dialogue needs to be taught in educational institutions. It is important for the younger generation to learn them, so that the ideas of dialogue and nonviolence become a part of their lives.

Each undertaking of translation from a specific base language to a specific target language has its unique linguistic challenges. In addition, it is important to understand well not only both languages, but also both cultures.

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 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.

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.