New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) With more and more people across the world getting interested in Tibet, especially in the current political scenario, this is the right time to research Tibetan history and reveal the truth to the world, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama told students at the Delhi University (DU) Saturday.
Addressing an audience of more than 500 people, most of whom were from the Tibetan community and students, the Dalai Lama said: “A lot of times truth is distorted. Since a lot of people are now interested in Tibet, it is necessary that all information about Tibetan history and Tibet is collected and the truth be told to the world.

“A clear picture of the past history, government system, social field must be researched on and revealed in the form of texts and books.”

While giving the valedictory address on Tibetan history and culture at the end of a three-day international conference on the subject in DU, the Dalai Lama sought permission from the vice chancellor of the university to speak to the Tibetan students in their language.

“Modern education is very important, but so is traditional knowledge. Therefore don’t waste your time. Concentrate on both modern education as well as learning more about Tibetan history and culture and Buddhism to fight all challenges in your lives,” the spiritual leader said, translating what he told the students earlier.

Mesmerised, Tenzin Tsering, a Tibetan student who had attended the talk said: “Every time I hear His Holiness speak, I am enthralled. He is so simple and gentle. Never does he sound harsh or preach violence. Not only is he our spiritual leader, he is also my role model”.

Tsering’s was the popular sentiment. When the Dalai Lama walked in and when he got up to leave, all the hundreds present in the hall — mothers with babies, young students, old Tibetan women and monks — stood up with their hands folded and eyes fixed on their leader.

More than 40 scholars from across the world, who took part in the conference, were also a part of the audience. The conference was jointly organised by the Central University for Tibetan Studies, Varanasi and DU.