Nobel Peace Prize winner

[Snoopy]

…celebrated his 72nd birthday on 6 July. In a world of leaders too greasy to behold here is one at least who lives and extols a virtuous and compassionate life.

Happy birthday to the Dalai Lama!

s.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

…celebrated his 72nd birthday on 6 July. In a world of leaders too greasy to behold here is one at least who lives and extols a virtuous and compassionate life.

Happy birthday to the Dalai Lama!

s.

Here, here, happy birthday Dalai Lama. What an incredible man.

[KarimK]

Happy Birthday, Dalai Lama!

It's always great and reassuring to think that some sort of moral figure exists somewhere.

[LeoSalinas22]

i am sorry to anyone who gets offended, but what is so great about this dude? if he is so great, then why is the world still in such a bad state? i mean, i know i can easily look him up on the net, but i want to know what this guy has contributed to mankind from your point of view. i mean from what i understand, he is human just like the rest of us, no?

[InLove]

Happy Birthday Dalai Lama

InPeace,
InLove

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by LeoSalinas22

i am sorry to anyone who gets offended, but what is so great about this dude? if he is so great, then why is the world still in such a bad state?

No offence, but he is only one person amongst 8 billion others. If people have free will, then he cannot really wave a magic wand and put the world “to rights” can he? (as no-one else can).

i mean, i know i can easily look him up on the net, but i want to know what this guy has contributed to mankind from your point of view. i mean from what i understand, he is human just like the rest of us, no?

Yes he is, I believe, just a human like the rest of us, not perfect, just a humble monk. But he has helped to…........(easily looking on Wiki…)....

… promote the concepts of universal responsibility, secular ethics, and religious harmony.

Since 1967, the Dalai Lama has initiated a series of tours in forty-six nations. He has frequently engaged on religious dialogue. He met with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican in 1973. Later on, he met with Pope John Paul II in 1980 and also later in 1982, 1986, 1988, 1990 and 2003. In 1990 he met in Dharamsala with a delegation of Jewish teachers for an extensive interfaith dialogue. He has since visited Israel three times, and met in 2006 with the Chief Rabbi of Israel. In 2006, he met privately with Pope Benedict XVI. He has also met the Archbishop of Canterbury, the late Dr. Robert Runcie, and with other leaders of the Anglican Church in London. He has also met with senior Eastern Orthodox Church, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, and Sikh officials.
The Dalai Lama endorsed the founding of the Dalai Lama Foundation in order to promote peace and ethics worldwide. The Dalai Lama is not believed to be directly involved with this foundation. He has also stated his belief that modern scientific findings take precedence over ancient religions

On April 18, 2005, TIME Magazine placed Tenzin Gyatso on its list of the world's 100 most influential people.
On June 22, 2006, the Parliament of Canada voted unanimously to make Tenzin Gyatso an honorary citizen of Canada. This marks the third time in history that the Government of Canada has bestowed this honour, the others being Raoul Wallenberg posthumously in 1985 and Nelson Mandela in 2001.
In September 2006, the United States Congress awarded the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award which may be bestowed by the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The decoration is awarded to any individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States of America. Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, George Washington, Pope John Paul II, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mother Teresa and Robert F. Kennedy.

s.

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by InLove

Happy Birthday Dalai Lama

InPeace,
InLove

Where dya get all ya funky emoticons!!??

s.

[LeoSalinas22]

hey snoopy,
thank you so much for your response. i really apreciate it, ok?

No offence, but he is only one person amongst 8 billion others. If people have free will, then he cannot really wave a magic wand and put the world “to rights” can he? (as no-one else can).

i know, i know.

… promote the concepts of universal responsibility, secular ethics, and religious harmony.

correct me if i am wrong, but don't we all do that here on this forum? the only difference is that this guy is accepting the honor and glory of man.

Since 1967, the Dalai Lama has initiated a series of tours in forty-six nations. He has frequently engaged on religious dialogue. He met with Pope Paul VI at the Vatican in 1973. Later on, he met with Pope John Paul II in 1980 and also later in 1982, 1986, 1988, 1990 and 2003. In 1990 he met in Dharamsala with a delegation of Jewish teachers for an extensive interfaith dialogue. He has since visited Israel three times, and met in 2006 with the Chief Rabbi of Israel. In 2006, he met privately with Pope Benedict XVI. He has also met the Archbishop of Canterbury, the late Dr. Robert Runcie, and with other leaders of the Anglican Church in London. He has also met with senior Eastern Orthodox Church, Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, and Sikh officials.

lol! i am sorry once again. he had "extensive interfaith dialogue"? again we do that here all day long.

The Dalai Lama endorsed the founding of the Dalai Lama Foundation in order to promote peace and ethics worldwide. The Dalai Lama is not believed to be directly involved with this foundation.

and the world is still the same. nothing has changed.

He has also stated his belief that modern scientific findings take precedence over ancient religions.

uhhhgggh....duuuuuh!

On April 18, 2005, TIME Magazine placed Tenzin Gyatso on its list of the world's 100 most influential people.
On June 22, 2006, the Parliament of Canada voted unanimously to make Tenzin Gyatso an honorary citizen of Canada. This marks the third time in history that the Government of Canada has bestowed this honour, the others being Raoul Wallenberg posthumously in 1985 and Nelson Mandela in 2001.
In September 2006, the United States Congress awarded the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award which may be bestowed by the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The decoration is awarded to any individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States of America. Previous winners include Nelson Mandela, George Washington, Pope John Paul II, Martin Luther King, Jr, Mother Teresa and Robert F. Kennedy.

here is this man, accepting awards, accepting honor and glory from men. if he is so humble, then why is he accepting this. it is like he is taking credit for all the "wisdom" he was given. it is all "me, me, me" and never the other way around. our eyes are focused on this man when our eyes should be gazing at ourselves. this dude is just like the rest of us. he puts his pants on one leg at a time, you know? i am sorry, but i am not impressed with this guy. thanks for your response, though, snoop. i understand why this world has such a need to find hope in something or someone. we truly are desperate to find the light, no?

[Snoopy]

Hi Leo,

I’m not sure if we all do these things you say. But even if we do, we’re just another bunch of posters on a website; he’s trying to promote tolerance, dialogue and compassion in the “real world,” IMO.

I don't associate him with "glory" but of course you are free to!

He's changed attitudes around the world over many years I think; but then everyone of us is constantly changing stuff; some more than others perhaps.

Not all "religious" leaders would say scientific advances should take precedence over ancient texts would they?

Yes in many ways he is like the rest of us. Like those that would like peace in the world and try to do something about it. As opposed to nothing. Or worse, being a part of the problem.

s.

[LeoSalinas22]

i respect your opinion completely snoopy. i have no issues there, my friend. but lets clear one thing up before i close.

I don't associate him with "glory" but of course you are free to!

you and i may not associate him with "glory or honor", but whole countries and men of power do. and they are very influential, to say the least.

so i will bow out in the most humble manner possible and say, "see you on the threads and vaya con Dios."

[InLove]

Originally Posted by Snoopy

Where dya get all ya funky emoticons!!??

I'll let ya know...but you should be aware that they can be both a blessing and a curse. For example, toolbars can pop up randomly and drive one a bit crazy....

And then there's the times when they don't show up for various reasons, and that makes one's posts look very strange, too! One of these days, I figure they might all just disappear for good, and then my legacy will be affected, and I'll never get another freelance, peanut-paying editing job.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by LeoSalinas22

i am sorry to anyone who gets offended, but what is so great about this dude? if he is so great, then why is the world still in such a bad state? i mean, i know i can easily look him up on the net, but i want to know what this guy has contributed to mankind from your point of view. i mean from what i understand, he is human just like the rest of us, no?

Hope you are still reading this thread Leo. Of course the Dalai Lama is just a person, as was Mother Teresa and Ghandi but they are all people I seriously admire. The Dalai Lama sits there with his childish little laugh and expresses his desires for peace and tolerance. In the midst of a world in chaos every now and again a person emerges, usually a very humble person, that can make great nations stop and listen. For me, that is someone to be admired. Just by refusing to eat Ghandi managed to bring peace back to his nation and not once did he raise his fist. I think this goes to show us that people like the Dalai Lama are very important to the world as symbols of peace.

[Tao_Equus]

For me the Nobel Peace Prize has been a farcical lie ever since it was awarded to Henry Kissinger, divisor of "operation menu" the carpet bombing of neutral Cambodia during the Vietnam War that murdered over a million innocent Cambodians.

TE

[Snoopy]

Originally Posted by Tao_Equus

For me the Nobel Peace Prize has been a farcical lie ever since it was awarded to Henry Kissinger, divisor of "operation menu" the carpet bombing of neutral Cambodia during the Vietnam War that murdered over a million innocent Cambodians.

TE

Looking at the list it does seem a rather, ahem, eclectic mixture of recipients and maybe notable exceptions. Particularly it seems, Gandhi. Maybe the Committee didn't want to give the Prize to an insurgent.

s.

[Muslimwoman]

Originally Posted by Tao_Equus

For me the Nobel Peace Prize has been a farcical lie ever since it was awarded to Henry Kissinger, divisor of "operation menu" the carpet bombing of neutral Cambodia during the Vietnam War that murdered over a million innocent Cambodians.

TE

WHAT? I am off to look at the list.