No religion teaches violence, killings, says Dalai Lama

July 14, 2016;

Tribune News Service, 14 July 2016

Rewalsar, July 13: Concerned over the mass killing of innocent people by militant groups in the name of religion in different parts of world, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama today said that no religion teaches violence and killing of innocent people.

Dalai Lama arrived here today to attend the three-day teaching session at Rewalsar Mandi. He will also deliver lecturers on Za Patrul Rinpoche’s Heart Treasure of the Saints, The Practice of View, Meditation and Action till July 15.

Without naming any militant group, he said involvement of people in mass killing in the name of religion was disturbing the harmony of many nations.

“No religion allows us to slain human being or animals and those involved in such killings are criminals who have no concern with the religion” he added.

The Nobel Laureate said “a person should be kind in his behavior. We cannot discriminate on the basis of religion as all regions are equal and lead people towards peace and tranquility.

The spiritual leader was accorded warm welcome by his followers in the town. He arrived here at 11 am in Nyingmapa monastery. Thousands of his followers, including foreign nationals, were present to attend the sermon of His Holiness.

Secretary of monastery, Sher Singh Negi, said the Dalai Lama, a beacon of peace, consented to grace the occasion, the anniversary of the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, which is widely celebrated throughout Tibet.

Follow peace, brotherhood: Dalai Lama

Hamirpur: The Dalai Lama blessed people at the Circuit House here on Wednesday. Apart from people from the Tibetan community, many locals also thronged the venue to have a glimpse of the Tibetan spiritual leader who stayed here for less than an hour. He was on his way to Rewalsar to attend a religious function.

Addressing the gathering, the Dalai Lama said everyone should follow peace, love and brotherhood.

Pooja Negi, a follower, said this was a great moment of her life as she got an opportunity to meet the spiritual leader. Ajay Bodh, Superintendent of Police, escorted the Dalai Lama and Rupali Thakur, Additional Deputy Commissioner, was at the Circuit House along with other officials of the district administration to welcome him.