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Subscribe to RSSThe Dalai Lama received the 2012 Templeton Prize for his work linking science and wider questions of faith and religion.
The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader was awarded the prize, which comes with $1.7 million, Monday at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London.
About $1.4 million will go to Save the Children in India, with about $200,000 set aside for The Minds and Life Institute, a non-profit that researches the partnership between modern science and Buddhism.
Dalai Lama receives 2012 Templeton Prize, gives away $1.7 million award
"We are honored to accept this generous humanitarian gift, which will be used to save the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable children," Save the Children's chief executive Justin Forsyth said in a statement.
According to Forsyth, the funds will be used for programs tackling malnutrition in India.
"This donation will be used practically, to help many more children survive, grow and, as the Dalai Lama said, realize their full potential," Forsyth said.
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About the Dali Lama. that is an Historical good example for all of humanity to follow.
I wish someone was wise enough to know that when humanity removes the ability of nature to limit population through disease and hunger (by providing medical care and food to people) then humanity must take on that responsibility- or risk terrible die-off and unimaginable suffering. The two must always go hand in hand (food/medical care and compassionate birth control), or the result will always be disaster.
Well said, but it is wise to remember that increasing the food supply and curing illness does not have a negative effect on population growth; quite the contrary. In this global community, people must be educated to understand that all humans are responsible to the community, their offspring and the planet. Resources are finite; that will never change. We are beginning to eclipse the break-even point, if we haven't done so already. Sitting atop the food chain, with no genuine predators to keep our numbers in check, we are imperiled by a system that will spawn predators of a different nature, a smaller nature, to do what we seem unable/unwilling to do for ourselves. It is certain that we will be limited, if not by our own hand, then by the actions of nature. Childhood's end: we need to grow up and take responsibility for ourselves, or face consequences too terrible to contemplate. This is not a "religious" or "paranormal" eventuality, it is purely natural, the laws of rhythm and cause/effect. We fancy ourselves "standing outside" of nature, somehow above the law, but nothing could be farther from the truth, and if we do not begin to address our delusional mindset now, we will discover our error in a most unpleasant, and perhaps terminal fashion.
I am glad His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, continues his tradition of generosity, and hope that those with good fortune and much to spare will follow his example.
I am flabbergasted that only 3 people commented on a positive human enrichment news post such as this one.
But then you see thousands of posts on cheap prostitutes, child molesters, and murderers. That sure speaks volumes about this society.
Christ said in a parable:
"The King says unto them on his right hand, Come, you
blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation
of the world:
For when I was hungry, and you gave me food: I was thirsty, and you gave me drink: I was
a stranger, and you took me in:
Naked, and you clothed me: I was sick, and you visited me: I was in
prison, and you came unto me.
Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we you
hungry, and fed you? or thirsty, and gave you drink?
When saw we you a stranger, and took you in? or naked, and clothed
you?
Or when saw we you sick, or in prison, and came unto you?
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Since you have
done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto
me."
Matthew 25
What a wonderful gift. A truely spiritual man who cares for people and gave from his heart. If only more were like him. God Bless!
Not too many comments because "good Christians", Muslims, Mormons, etc... are only interested in racism, bigotry, and murders.
I am disgusted by religions who believe that anyone who doesnt believe what they believe must be sub-humans.
Good job on helping others! Humans have some hope left.
dalai is a phoney.