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.

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.

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...

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

Statistics clearly indicate the enormous cost to the environment and the global economy of meat production and consumption. Medical science, religion, philosophy, and common sense tell us to stop eating meat or at least to cut down on the quantity and frequency of our...

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.