The Dalai Lama on Environment – Collected Statements 1987-2017
Since 1959, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has worked tirelessly to resolve the Tibet issue with Beijing through non-violence and has been recognised the world over as one of the most revered and respected spiritual teachers, an indefatigable champion of Tibetan freedom, and a committed spokesperson for the environmental movement.His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 in recognition of his non- violent struggle to resolve the Tibet issue with China, his teachings on peace, compassion and environmental conservation.
According to Buddhist teachings, there is a close interdependence between the natural environment and sentient beings. In keeping with Buddhist teachings and the Tibetan way of life, His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his Five-Point Peace Plan for Tibet proposed the creation of Tibet into a zone of nonviolence and a sanctuary of environmental protection.
This book is a collection of statements and speeches His Holiness the Dalai Lama made on the environment on different occasions from 1986 through 2017. This collection of speeches is a source of inspiration to all those who are interested in environmental issues and global ecological solutions, providing a basis for a better understanding of our own individual’s and humanity’s collective responsibility, and be an inspiration for people to think globally and act locally.
Published By Central Tibetan Administration, 2017