Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP - Following the election of C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice-President of India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to him to offer his congratulations.
“Along with many fellow Tibetan refugees, I have enjoyed warm hospitality in India since my forced escape from Tibet in 1959", His Holiness continued. “For this we are most grateful. As the longest staying guest of the Government of India, I have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life during my travels throughout the country.
“For thousands of years India has upheld the principles of ‘karuna’ and ‘ahimsa’. Today, understanding of these principles has spread far and wide. They have the potential to foster peace within individuals and the world at large. Moreover, India is the land of religious harmony, with so many different communities living here together.
“I often describe myself as a ‘son of India’ because my entire way of thinking has been shaped by the Buddhist training I have received, which is part of ancient Indian thought. As is well known, Tibetan Buddhist culture is firmly rooted in the traditions of reasoning and analysis developed by the scholar-adepts of Nalanda University.”
His Holiness concluded by wishing the Vice-President-elect every success in working to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people of this great country.
