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Quick questions on A significant person in Buddhism, the Dalai Lama: HSC Studies of Religion
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What is leadership in exile?Show answer
From exile the Dalai Lama preserved and reorganised the institutions of Tibetan Buddhism, supporting monasteries, the training of monks and nuns, and the transmission of texts and teachings that might otherwise have been lost.
What are dialogue with science and other faiths?Show answer
He has engaged in sustained dialogue with scientists, especially on the mind and meditation, and with leaders of other religions, presenting Buddhism as compatible with reasoned enquiry and interfaith respect.
What is compassion as the centre of practice?Show answer
The Dalai Lama consistently presents karuna (compassion) and loving-kindness as the heart of Buddhism, teaching that the purpose of practice is to reduce suffering for all beings.
What is non-violence?Show answer
Drawing on the Buddhist commitment to ahimsa (non-harming), he has advocated a non-violent response to the situation of the Tibetan people, an approach recognised internationally.
What is engaged Buddhism?Show answer
He models a Buddhism that engages with the modern world, human rights and the environment, showing how the tradition's ethics apply to contemporary problems.
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