HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA
WORLD PEACE THROUGH INNER PEACE

Wednesday 5th August, 14:00 to 16:00

Today more than ever, the nations of this planet are so closely related to each other that war seems completely illogical and absurd. In this vast web where every country is so dependent on many other countries, to attack one’s neighbor equals in fact attacking oneself.
Just as disarmament on the planetary scale is extremely important, the Dalai Lama insists on the fact that we must also practice “interior disarmament”. Aggressivity is a natural component of the human being, but we must do everything possible to eliminate it and cultivate compassion for others. It is in this way that we can guarantee peace and harmony in this world.

During this conference, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will show us how to learn to overcome the obstacles of our existence by drawing from our inner source of peace. He will speak about the positive consequences related to a non-violent attitude, equally for the future of the world as a whole, and for each one of us individually, because we all belong to the same race: we are all human beings. Without dogmaticism, speaking clearly and warmly, His Holiness will approach the various aspects of this topic with the comprehensive view and the communicative joy that are so characteristic of him.