Respect for the Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama, who has earned 
great respect and admiration,
has said that, after his death, 
he will achieve reincarnation.
The school of Mahayana, 
a Buddhist doctrine,
teaches social concern 
and universal salvation,
a revered belief system
in his Tibetan nation.

The government of China,
with its history of prevarication,
insists that only it can decide
on the Dalai Lama's next manifestation,
showing complete disrespect
for Buddhist faith and tradition.

This atheistic tendency
shows no understanding 
of trancendency,
and I hope his successor
will continue the struggle 
against the oppressor.

Whatever you do or do not believe,
religion is a powerful force,
and the true Dalai Lama's credibility
will always be a matter of course.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Vaso Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Very beautiful and well said.
Healey Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thank you, sir. Glad you enjoyed.
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