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RSS Leader Hosabale, Tibetan Monk Ling Rinpoche Unite at Dharma Sammelan

RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale visited Dharamshala, meeting the Dalai Lama and addressing a Dharma Sammelan. He spoke on the eternal principles of Dharma, linking Buddha's teachings to service and sacrifice for humanity. The 7th Ling Rinpoche, as chief guest, praised the RSS for fostering unity and stressed the need for environmental protection and global peace. The event celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and the RSS centenary, drawing hundreds of Buddhist followers from the region.

Key Points: RSS, Tibetan Leaders at Dharma Sammelan for Dalai Lama, Peace

  • RSS leader meets Dalai Lama
  • Event prays for Dalai Lama's 90th birthday
  • Stresses service, compassion as true religion
  • Highlights India's role in global peace
  • Marks RSS centenary year
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RSS Gen Secy Dattatreya Hosabale and Tibetan spiritual leader 7th Ling Rinpoche attend Dharma Sammelan in Dharamshala

RSS Gen Secy Dattatreya Hosabale and 7th Ling Rinpoche attend interfaith Dharma Sammelan in Dharamshala, promoting peace and Dharma.

"service to humanity is the true religion - Dattatreya Hosabale"

Dharamshala, March 29

During the first day of his visit to Dharamshala, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale began by holding a courtesy meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Following this, he visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, where he was formally introduced and welcomed. He later participated in a Dharma Sammelan organised by the Dev Bhumi Maitri Sangh at the Community Hall in Kotwali Bazaar.

Addressing the gathering, Hosabale remarked that Gautama Buddha taught "Eshah Dharmah Sanatanah," signifying that the roots of Sanatana are embedded in nature and that service to humanity is the true religion. He emphasised that this path is based on compassion, penance, and sacrifice. He stated that everyone shares a single goal and noted that throughout history, great figures have sacrificed their lives for the establishment and protection of Dharma.

He cited Guru Tegh Bahadur's sacrifice for the protection of faith and noted that His Holiness the Dalai Lama is currently spreading the message of peace for that same cause. Consequently, he urged everyone to walk the path of righteousness.

The 7th Ling Rinpoche attended the conference as the Chief Guest. The event was organised to pray for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday and to mark the Centenary Year of the RSS. During his speech, Ling Rinpoche praised the RSS for its work in promoting unity, harmony, and goodwill across the country and the world.

He stressed the necessity for everyone to work toward environmental protection, non-violence, and world peace, adding that India is leading the way by showing the world the correct path.

The conference saw participation from hundreds of Buddhist followers from Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti, the Kangra district, and various other regions. Prominent attendees included Prant Sanghchalak Veer Singh Rangra, Kshetra Karyavah Roshan Yadav, Kshetra Pracharak Jatin, Kismat Kumar, Sardar Jasvir, Shri Bhushan Raina, Geshe Lobsang, Kochang Gompa Negi, Tenzin Chogden, Konchok Migmar, programme convener Thuktan Negi, co-convener Sunil Sharma, Bhupendra Singh, and several other intellectuals.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see the RSS engaging with Tibetan spiritual leaders. The emphasis on environmental protection and non-violence is crucial. India truly can show the path of Dharma to the world.
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Rohit P
While the message of peace is always welcome, I hope such meetings translate into concrete action for the people of Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti who attended. Development in these regions often lags behind.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Dharamshala, it's heartening to see events that bring different communities together. The Dalai Lama's message of peace resonates deeply here. Wishing him a long and healthy life.
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Vikram M
"Eshah Dharmah Sanatanah" - perfectly said. The roots of all true spirituality are the same. Respect to Guru Tegh Bahadur ji and His Holiness for upholding Dharma. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
A respectful criticism: I appreciate the sentiment, but these high-level sammelans sometimes feel distant from ground realities. I hope the focus on service reaches the last person in the queue.
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Nisha Z
The connection drawn between Buddha's teachings and Sanatana Dharma is profound. India's strength has always been in this spiritual synthesis. More power to

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