We must carry on his spirit-Dalai Lama
- 11 years ago
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, an admirer of South Africa's anti-apartheid hero and former president Nelson Mandela, on Friday (December 06) urged Madiba's followers to translate their sadness into determination to carry his spirit of peace forward.
In India, Mandela is highly revered for adopting methods of non-violence and peace to achieve his political objects against apartheid system, which were espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, leader of independence struggle.
The Dalai Lama, paying tribute to the fellow Nobel laureate, said in New Delhi that mourning for Mandela must be transformed into a peacemaking spirit.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) TIBETAN SPIRITUAL LEADER THE DALAI LAMA, SAYING:
"Great, I think peacemaker. I think (he was) very practical, I think a determined leader. I had met him on few occasions. I really admire, certainly I am one of the admirers. So therefore, at this moment firstly, I am very sad. But at the same time that sadness, I think other pe
In India, Mandela is highly revered for adopting methods of non-violence and peace to achieve his political objects against apartheid system, which were espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, leader of independence struggle.
The Dalai Lama, paying tribute to the fellow Nobel laureate, said in New Delhi that mourning for Mandela must be transformed into a peacemaking spirit.
(SOUNDBITE) (English) TIBETAN SPIRITUAL LEADER THE DALAI LAMA, SAYING:
"Great, I think peacemaker. I think (he was) very practical, I think a determined leader. I had met him on few occasions. I really admire, certainly I am one of the admirers. So therefore, at this moment firstly, I am very sad. But at the same time that sadness, I think other pe