New Delhi, Jan 5: Describing Dalai Lama as “modern incarnation of Lord Buddha”, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has sought the Tibetan spiritual leader’s blessings for India to move on the path of peace and harmony.
Speaking at a function here to commemorate the 80th birth anniversary of the Dalai Lama, the Congress leader said he was a “great gift of God to humanity”.
The event was attended by a number of dignitaries from diverse professions and walks of life, including former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi. Several jurists, artistes, historians, diplomats, actors and businessmen also attended and recalled their long association.
Talking about the present world which faces “turbulence”, Singh said the challenge before humanity is to use science and technology for strengthening creative forces rather than its destructive side, where the spiritual leader’s life and work assumes importance.
“I seek your blessings for our country to go forward on a path of peace, harmony, patience and forbearance,” he said.
The remarks came against the backdrop of debate recently over “intolerance” in the country in the wake of the Dadri lynching incident.
