Tibetan spirit of unity and non-violence wins hearts in Ahmedabad

His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives at Kanoria Centre for Arts on Saturday. Kalon Kesang Y Takla is also seen in the picture

A house full of Tibetans of Tagore Hall listens to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Ahmedabad on 19 January

artists from Thangthong Lugar performing Arts presenting traditional Tibetan dance at Natarani theatre.

colourful display of traditional Tibetan dance by Thangtong Lugar performing Arts.

Geshe Lhakdor, director of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives speaking on Science and Buddhism at Natarani Theatre yesterday

Speaking on the concluding day of the Tibetan festival for non-violence, Geshe Lhakdor, director of Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, explained the similarities between science and Buddhism.

He said, “Buddhism and science compliment each other. Buddhism can provide the ethical basis for science community. “Science was open to enunciation of better theories and was not limited within the peripheries of nations” he added,

Underlining the need for an individual to think of spiritual development rather tilting towards accrual of material benefits, he said, “Through science, we can meet some of our physical necessities. However, to what extend we are happier and more peaceful can only be gauged through spiritual introspection. And we are busy only with the external construction, thus ignoring the inner physical construction.”

On exploring the inner reality, Geshe Lhakdor said, “How many of us are exploring inner reality? The essence to living good lies in positive outlook towards life. And Buddhism exemplifies this positive aspect as it is a way of life that is in harmony with law of nature.”

Following the talk, artists from Thangtong Lugar Tibetan performing Arts led by its Director Phuntsok Tsering entertained a packed Amphitheatre at Natarani with colourful traditional Tibetan songs and dances.

The festival of Tibet was an initiative of the Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration, Alliance d’Francaise, Kanoria Centre for Arts, and Darpana Academy.

During the entire festival - visitors thronged both the venues - the Kanoria Centre for Arts and Darpana Academy to experience every aspects of Tibet, which came alive in the city.

The programme included Photo exhibition on the life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tibet’s rich history and culture, the Tibetan people and the struggle for Tibet, thangka paintings from Norbulingka Institute and free medical camp by the Tibetan Medical and Astro Institute.

At Natarani cafe, visitors reveled the delicacies of different Tibetan cuisine and Hollywood films such as The Cup, 7 Years in Tibet and Kundun.

Lecture series by some eminent resource persons including Claude Arpi, Geshe Lhakdor, Dr Pema Dorjee spoke on topics ranging from first foreign travelers to Tibet, Tibetan history, science and Buddhism.

The highlight of the five-day festival is the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the city. His Holiness delivered lectures on Business and Ethics at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad and spoke on ‘Globalisation and World Peace’ at Gujarat Vidyapith University.

His Holiness also paid visits to the exhibitions at Kanroria Centre for Arts and Darpana Academy. His Holiness’ visit culminated in wide media coverage on all aspects of Tibet.

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