Addressing school students, Dalai Lama encouraged young minds to value ‘Ancient Indian Knowledge’

Mumbai, December 9: The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama addressed over 400 students of Somaiya School, Vidya Vihar. His Holiness interacted with students of Class 5 to 10 and enlightened them about the importance of modern education along with the cultural significance of ancient Indian history. 

He encouraged students to change their perspective and think differently to bring about a transformation.

The spiritual leader exclaimed mind is the most powerful tool of man. If we sharpen our mind and think differently then we can channelise the potential and ability of our mind to think on a deeper level. He advised students not to accept everything on a superficial level but to figure out the need to go deeper.

Young generation is the future of India and ancient history and culture should not be forgotten was the message of the Dalai Lama to the young minds.

He said, “The great Indian brain is something very special, which can think over three thousand years, so the younger generation is the future of India. Modern science and modern education is very useful but as far as inner world is concerned these things including western psychology are still very primitive. Ancient Indian knowledge of the mind can eliminate this gap.”

Students enthralled by the words and presence of the leader were spellbound with this interaction. Parveen Shaikh, Principal of the school said, “His Holiness spoke about a very simple thing like a smile, which does not cost anything. He mentioned friendship is far superior and important than falling or running after material good, which is what today’s generation, is doing.” The Dalai Lama posed for pictures with students with his parting message India is the future and can work regarding the promotion of inner world and inner peace.