Our Future
Who is Responsible?
We are all brothers and sisters with the same mental and physical capacities, the same problems and the same needs. We must all contribute to the fulfilment of the human potential and the improvement of the quality of life as much as we are able. We are also being drawn together by the grave problems we face; over population, dwindling natural resources and an environmental crisis that threatens our air, water and trees, along with the vast number of beautiful life forms that are the very foundation of existence on this small planet we share.
I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family or nation but for the benefit of all mankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources and through concern for future generations, the proper care of the environment.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
June 2008 - Sydney, Australia
2009 Visit Overview
His Holiness the Dalai Lama advocates for individual and universal responsibility – this is his message, the very basis of his teachings and those of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Over the course of his 2009 visit to Australia, His Holiness will present, demonstrate and discuss the very nature of being and how responsibility for our future lies with each and every one of us.
The Our Future, Who is Responsible? 2009 visit will include two days of Buddhist Teachings base on the famous Indian Buddhist master Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta (is the wish to attain complete enlightenment - that is, Buddhahood - in order to be of benefit to all sentient beings) and three Public Talks in Sydney, Hobart & Melbourne.
A Gift from His Holiness to the people of Australia!
The 20th anniversary of His Holiness receiving the Prize falls on the 10th December, and in honour of this occasion, His Holiness would like to offer a gift of a packet of seeds blessed by him, to all those Australian's he connects with during his visit here in December.
| Schedule |
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| Tue 1st & Wed 2nd |
Teaching - Awakening the Mind |
Sydney |
| Thu 3rd |
Mind & Its Potential Conference
Our Future, Who is Responsible? Public Talk |
Sydney |
| Sat 5th & Sun 6th |
Visit to New Zealand |
Auckland |
| Tue 8th |
Visit to the University of Tasmania
Our Earth, Who is Responsible? Public Talk |
Hobart |
| Wed 9th |
Parliament of World Religions |
Melbourne |
| Thur 10th |
Nobel Peace Prize Breakfast
World Peace, Who is Responsible? Public Talk |
Melbourne |