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The 14th Dalai Lama inaugurated the Buddha statue humbly offered by Anand Krishna in Sarnath, Varanasi, India The morning fog has not cleared away when at His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama inaugurated and blessed a 2.5m high Buddha statue humbly offered by Indonesian interfaith spiritualist Anand Krishna. Conducted at the Central Institue of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed University), Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), India, the inauguration was covered by several Indian media, e.g. K TV, Z News, DD News and Hindustan Times. The Buddha statue is made of the same source materials used to build the 9th CE Borobudur Temple in Muntilan, Central Java, Indonesia, and was offered to reaffirm the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet, also to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet.
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“Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna prior to his departure to India a few days ago. He added that, “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony.” Before entering the ceremonial podium, His Holiness Dalai Lama expressed his immense gratitude and appreciation for the offered Buddha statue. After the sacred and joyful ceremony, His Holiness allowed the opportunity for group photo with Anand Krishna and six members of Anand Ashram Foundation Indonesia (Affiliated with United Nations). Unexpectedly, His Holiness granted a statement: “Press, you may don’t know, thousands years ago, one Buddhist master named Atisha Divankara, received the teaching from a master who resided in Indonesia. So, in Tibetan Buddhism history Atisha Divankara is considered a very very important Buddhist messenger. So he was the most important Guru from Indonesia. So, from that way, we [Tibetans] have some close spiritual connection [with Indonesia], although physically [we are] very far.” Afterwards, Anand Krishna also gave his statement: “With Love and Harmony, we can unite India, Tibet and Indonesia. Through this union we can achieve the world peace.” His Holiness: “Indonesia and Tibet share a close spiritual connection.” Sarnath, Varanasi, Friday, 9 January 2009, 8:45 Sarnath time (10:15 West Indonesian Time) Click here for more photos… « Indonesia-based spiritualist offers unique Buddha statue to Dalai Lama ‘Global trends 2025: A transformed world’ »
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Indonesia-based Spiritualist Presents Buddha Statue to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Dharamshala: Interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna on Monday offered a 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a token of spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet. The statue, made from the same materials used to build the 9th century Borobudur Temple in Central Java, will be installed at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India. The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation said in a statement on its website. “Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna. “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added Anand. Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and
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historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, said Anand Ashram Foundation chairwoman Maya Muchtar. “We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of ‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the installation of the statue at the institute between 8 and 10 January, she said. Source: http://www.tibetoffice.com.au/indonesia-based-spiritualist-presents-buddha-statue-to-hisholiness-the-dalai-lama http://www.tibetcustom.com/article.php/20090106121644995 http://www.tibetpost.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=920&Itemid=1 « What is really “New” in this “New Year”? Anand Krishna Thought about New Year 2009 »
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Indonesia-based spiritualist offers unique Buddha statue to Dalai Lama Sarnath, January 9: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Friday inaugurated the installation of a unique handcarved 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha in the compound of the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed University) here before carrying on with the second-day of a week-long teachings here.
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and author Anand Kumar, who presented the statue to the Tibetan spiritual leader, is also seen in the photo. (Photo: Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL) The revered Tibetan spiritual leader consecrated the Buddha statue, which is to be installed permanently later in the Kalachakra Temple in the institute’s compound. Internationally recognised Indonesia-based interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna offered the statue to the Dalai Lama as a token of restrengthening the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet. The unique Buddha statue is made from the same source materials used to build the 9th CE Borobudur Temple, regarded as the world’s largest Buddhist temple, in Muntilan in Central Java. The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation, said in a statement on its website. “Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand. “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added. “In 1012 AD, Indian Buddhist monk/scholar Atisha traveled to the Indonesian archipelago, and went to Tibet to preach the ancient art of Tong-Len meditation which he learnt from an indigenous Indonesian Master, Dharmakirti Svarnadvipi, a name very close to the heart of His Holiness and the people of Tibet,” Anand puts it. Anand was joined by six other officials of Anand Ashram Foundation in Sarnath to present the Buddha statue. Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, Anand Ashram Foundation chairwoman Maya Muchtar said in the same statement. “We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of ‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said. In thanking Anand for the offering, the Dalai Lama described the interfaith spiritualist as a supporter of Tibet’s cause. An Indonesian national of Indian descent, Anand Krishna has written more than 120 books in the past 10 years, both in English and Indonesian, on varied subjects like spirituality, philosophy and humanity. He is also recognised for his other social and humanitarian activities related to promotion of interfaith understanding and appreciation. Phayul[Friday, January 09, 2009 13:20] By Phurbu Thinley Source: http://www.phayul.com
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The 14th Dalai Lama inaugurated the Buddha statue humbly offered by Anand Krishna in Sarnath, Varanasi, India The morning fog has not cleared away when at His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama inaugurated and blessed a 2.5m high Buddha statue humbly offered by Indonesian interfaith spiritualist Anand Krishna. Conducted at the Central Institue of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed University), Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh), India, the inauguration was covered by several Indian media, e.g. K TV, Z News, DD News and Hindustan Times. The Buddha statue is made of the same source materials used to build the 9th CE Borobudur Temple in Muntilan, Central Java, Indonesia, and was offered to reaffirm the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet, also to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet.
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“Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna prior to his departure to India a few days ago. He added that, “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony.” Before entering the ceremonial podium, His Holiness Dalai Lama expressed his immense gratitude and appreciation for the offered Buddha statue. After the sacred and joyful ceremony, His Holiness allowed the opportunity for group photo with Anand Krishna and six members of Anand Ashram Foundation Indonesia (Affiliated with United Nations). Unexpectedly, His Holiness granted a statement: “Press, you may don’t know, thousands years ago, one Buddhist master named Atisha Divankara, received the teaching from a master who resided in Indonesia. So, in Tibetan Buddhism history Atisha Divankara is considered a very very important Buddhist messenger. So he was the most important Guru from Indonesia. So, from that way, we [Tibetans] have some close spiritual connection [with Indonesia], although physically [we are] very far.” Afterwards, Anand Krishna also gave his statement: “With Love and Harmony, we can unite India, Tibet and Indonesia. Through this union we can achieve the world peace.” His Holiness: “Indonesia and Tibet share a close spiritual connection.” Sarnath, Varanasi, Friday, 9 January 2009, 8:45 Sarnath time (10:15 West Indonesian Time) Click here for more photos… « Indonesia-based spiritualist offers unique Buddha statue to Dalai Lama ‘Global trends 2025: A transformed world’ »
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Indonesia-based Spiritualist Presents Buddha Statue to His Holiness the Dalai Lama Dharamshala: Interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna on Monday offered a 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as a token of spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet. The statue, made from the same materials used to build the 9th century Borobudur Temple in Central Java, will be installed at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India. The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation said in a statement on its website. “Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand Krishna. “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added Anand. Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and
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historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, said Anand Ashram Foundation chairwoman Maya Muchtar. “We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of ‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the installation of the statue at the institute between 8 and 10 January, she said. Source: http://www.tibetoffice.com.au/indonesia-based-spiritualist-presents-buddha-statue-to-hisholiness-the-dalai-lama http://www.tibetcustom.com/article.php/20090106121644995 http://www.tibetpost.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=920&Itemid=1 « What is really “New” in this “New Year”? Anand Krishna Thought about New Year 2009 »
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Indonesia-based spiritualist offers unique Buddha statue to Dalai Lama Sarnath, January 9: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Friday inaugurated the installation of a unique handcarved 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha in the compound of the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed University) here before carrying on with the second-day of a week-long teachings here.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama responds to media queries upon consecration of a 2.5 meter-high stone statue of Buddha from Indonesia, in Sarnath, India, January 9, 2009. Renowned interfaith spiritualist
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and author Anand Kumar, who presented the statue to the Tibetan spiritual leader, is also seen in the photo. (Photo: Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL) The revered Tibetan spiritual leader consecrated the Buddha statue, which is to be installed permanently later in the Kalachakra Temple in the institute’s compound. Internationally recognised Indonesia-based interfaith spiritualist and author Anand Krishna offered the statue to the Dalai Lama as a token of restrengthening the spiritual and cultural ties between the peoples of Indonesia and Tibet. The unique Buddha statue is made from the same source materials used to build the 9th CE Borobudur Temple, regarded as the world’s largest Buddhist temple, in Muntilan in Central Java. The offering also aims to support His Holiness’ non-violent struggle to protect the cultural heritage of Tibet, Anand Krishna, founder of the Jakarta-based Anand Ashram Foundation, said in a statement on its website. “Representing the peace loving people of Indonesia, I salute His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for his untiring and relentless efforts in finding peaceful solutions to protect the historical and cultural heritage of Tibet based on tolerance and respect,” said Anand. “By offering this statue from Indonesia to His Holiness, and to be placed on Indian soil – I hope, I pray that the peoples of Tibet, India and Indonesia are united in love, peace and harmony,” he added. “In 1012 AD, Indian Buddhist monk/scholar Atisha traveled to the Indonesian archipelago, and went to Tibet to preach the ancient art of Tong-Len meditation which he learnt from an indigenous Indonesian Master, Dharmakirti Svarnadvipi, a name very close to the heart of His Holiness and the people of Tibet,” Anand puts it. Anand was joined by six other officials of Anand Ashram Foundation in Sarnath to present the Buddha statue. Mr. Anand Krishna’s visit to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will be one of the most significant and historical moments in the histories of Tibet, India and Indonesia, Anand Ashram Foundation chairwoman Maya Muchtar said in the same statement. “We all belong to the one and same Indus Valley Civilization, together we can respond wisely and compassionately to the problems faced by our world. Together we can realize our common dream of ‘One Earth, One Sky, and One Humankind,” Ms. Muchtar said. In thanking Anand for the offering, the Dalai Lama described the interfaith spiritualist as a supporter of Tibet’s cause. An Indonesian national of Indian descent, Anand Krishna has written more than 120 books in the past 10 years, both in English and Indonesian, on varied subjects like spirituality, philosophy and humanity. He is also recognised for his other social and humanitarian activities related to promotion of interfaith understanding and appreciation. Phayul[Friday, January 09, 2009 13:20] By Phurbu Thinley Source: http://www.phayul.com
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