Dalai Lama advocates unity-in-diversity to world leaders

Sunday, June 06, 2010

ANI
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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama addresses at a public gathering in Gulabgarh, about 310 kilometers (192 miles) from Jammu, India, Saturday, June 5, 2010. The Dalai Lama is on a two day visit here. (AP Photo/Channi Anand)

Kishtwar (J-K): Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama has said that unity among all faiths is the ultimate key for universal peace Addressing a multi-religious congregation here on Saturday, the Dalai Lama appealed to the world leaders to come forward and make the 21st century a violence-free era admired the social fabric in India where people following different faiths live together peacefully.

He also appealed the people of Kishtwar to continue with their rich multi-cultural heritage and maintain religious harmony and tranquility at all costs. State Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the Dalai Lama's visit as a blessing for the society.

"Whenever you look at him you will find that there is halo in his presence, people will also receive such positive vibrations. So that's the reason I find myself and the people of my state very fortunate he has come here for us," Abdullah said.