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- Your Holiness, you have said more than once that people are getting better: they show more and more compassion, do not want to fight, and treat nature more carefully. But now you declare that humanity lacks responsibility - and the world is close to catastrophe. Have you changed your mind, become disillusioned with humanity?
- Then what are the problems today?
- We need to get serious about environmental issues. Today, more and more people are thinking about preserving the environment, and this is a good sign
- The very concept of war, which is to mobilize soldiers and send them to kill each other, is part of the feudal system. It is hopelessly outdated
- What form of government do you think is optimal?
- Turning to Russia … President Putin jokes that after the death of Mahatma Gandhi, there is no one to talk to. What do you think? Are there politicians today who can change the world for the better, like Gandhi, or is the role of politicians not so important these days?
- You said that Russia can make a great contribution to the development of the world. Do you still think so? And why?
- Not only Buddhists, but also many people who do not profess this religion, consider you a wise mentor and would like to keep in touch with you, from life to life. Is it possible, how?
- We have a unique, very special relationship with the people of Russia, rooted in history
- What message would you address to the new generation today?
- According to Buddhism, we can promote compassion through analytical reflection as well as modern science
- Does happiness have this basis, and what is it all about? How to be happy?
- Such happiness is impermanent. When you have some material reason for happiness, you are happy. When they disappear, you are left with only memories. Real happiness is associated with the sixth consciousness
- Could you name the ways out of this bondage, methods of achieving peace of mind, happiness?
Video: The Dalai Lama predicted the future of Russia
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Despite feeling unwell after hospitalization, the 83-year-old Dalai Lama held the 10th annual exercise for Russian Buddhists in Dharamsala in May and gave an exclusive interview to RIA Novosti.
The world-renowned spiritual leader spoke on what his belief in the bright future of mankind is based on, what he thinks about Putin, Trump and the role of Russia in the world, what message he is addressing to the new generation, what is needed for modern science and the education system and how to work with the "sixth consciousness" to find happiness.
Your Holiness, you have said more than once that people are getting better: they show more and more compassion, do not want to fight, and treat nature more carefully. But now you declare that humanity lacks responsibility - and the world is close to catastrophe. Have you changed your mind, become disillusioned with humanity?
Then what are the problems today?
We need to get serious about environmental issues. Today, more and more people are thinking about preserving the environment, and this is a good sign
The very concept of war, which is to mobilize soldiers and send them to kill each other, is part of the feudal system. It is hopelessly outdated
What form of government do you think is optimal?
Turning to Russia … President Putin jokes that after the death of Mahatma Gandhi, there is no one to talk to. What do you think? Are there politicians today who can change the world for the better, like Gandhi, or is the role of politicians not so important these days?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at a joint news conference following their meeting in Helsinki. July 16, 2018. © RIA Novosti / Alexey Nikolsky
You said that Russia can make a great contribution to the development of the world. Do you still think so? And why?
Not only Buddhists, but also many people who do not profess this religion, consider you a wise mentor and would like to keep in touch with you, from life to life. Is it possible, how?
We have a unique, very special relationship with the people of Russia, rooted in history
What message would you address to the new generation today?
According to Buddhism, we can promote compassion through analytical reflection as well as modern science
Does happiness have this basis, and what is it all about? How to be happy?
Such happiness is impermanent. When you have some material reason for happiness, you are happy. When they disappear, you are left with only memories. Real happiness is associated with the sixth consciousness
Could you name the ways out of this bondage, methods of achieving peace of mind, happiness?
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