Dharamshala: During the inaugural session of the ongoing 9th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile delivered His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message for the convention earlier this morning in Tokyo.
Extending greetings to all the participating parliament members from different countries in His message, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed, “The support of people’s representatives is something that I particularly value and is of enormous significance to us Tibetans.”
“Today, the world is going through very challenging times. Sadly, there seems to be no end in sight to the use of violence in settling problems and disputes between nations and even between opposing groups within individual countries. History shows that violence only breeds more violence. We must therefore make concerted efforts to resolve problems and disputes through dialogue in a spirit of reconciliation and understanding. We Tibetans are committed to seeking a mutually acceptable solution with a peaceful, non-violent path to achieve freedom and dignity for the Tibetan people.”
The message continued, “The spirit of Tibetans in Tibet remains firm like a mountain. Their dedication to our cause is strong, unwavering, and determined as it is based on truth and justice. I am hopeful that the Chinese people will recognise this. Ours is the peaceful struggle of a people with their own language, profound philosophy, and rich culture. Tibetan Buddhism is a complete form of Buddhism based on reasoning and logic. It is a tradition that preserves and develops the pure teaching derived from the historic Indian University of Nalanda. Central to this is the cultivation of compassion and concern for the welfare of all beings.”
The message also highlights the increasing interest among the Chinese population in Buddhism, recognising it as an integral part of their spiritual heritage. His Holiness has further noted the growing engagement of scientists with Buddhist philosophy and psychology, acknowledging the value of these disciplines in contemporary research. Emphasising the importance of education that nurtures both emotional and intellectual development, the message acknowledged His Holiness’ sincere contribution in encouraging initiatives such as the teaching of social and emotional learning in schools. His Holiness expressed, “I hope that in the interest of creating a brighter future we will be able to incorporate such human values as kindness and integrity into mainstream education curricula over a period of time.”
In conclusion, His Holiness thanked all for their steadfast support for the just cause of the Tibetan people. “I believe that truth will ultimately prevail.”
Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang delivering His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message. Photo / Tenzin Choeying / TPiE
