Question

1, Who is the Dalai Lama and why is he living in exile?

2, What is the concept of dharma in Buddhism? Compare this with dharma in Hinduism.

Answer 1

• Dalai Lama is Tibet's political leader who worked to make Tibet independent and democratic state from China.He and is followers who practiced Buddhism were exiled to India.Fearing assassination from the communist China's anti-religious legislation, he and his followers exiled from Tibet to Dharamshala in northern India where they establish their alternative government.In 1959,he began a complete exile in India with a democratically based shadow Tibetan government along with his followers.
• Dharma in Buddhism means,overcoming suffering.The Buddhists consider it a central belief which holds up Buddhism and is based on the actions and teachings of the Buddha,which the Buddhists are encouraged to follow.Dharma, the Buddha, and the sangha make up the three jewels of Buddhism.Taking refuge in Dharma is the way to the path of enlightenment.
• In Hinduism Dharma means duty,which was mentioned in the Vedas.Dharma means the power which maintains the society and makes us act morally to right things in the name of duty.