New Delhi: On his visit to India, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, suggested that “karuna,” or compassion, be taught to students “not as a religious subject,” but as a way to strengthen inner peace and learn greater human values. This remark was shared through a recorded video message played during an online event on Wednesday, (August 31) to mark the second death anniversary of former President Pranab Mukherjee.
During his address, the Dalai Lama stated that India is “the home of Karuna” and “we can achieve world peace only through compassion.”
“Karuna is a key factor in bringing inner peace. And I feel Karuna should be taught to students as a subject, combining ancient Indian thoughts with modern education. And it should not be taught as a religious subject but for them to learn human values,” the Dalai Lama said.
In his video message, he praised Mahatma Gandhi for his philosophy of “non-violence” that he employed in South Africa. He added, “If Gandhi Ji was alive today, I would urge him to talk more about the methods he employed in South Africa. India is the land of the ancient tradition of Karuna, and even Lord Buddha first meditated thinking of Karuna and then found enlightenment.”
