“Having a heart, and a kind and warm disposition, is an
enormous advantage. Not only does this bring us joy, but we can
share this joy with others. Relations with individuals, nations
and continents deteriorate only from lack of goodwill and
kindness, even though these qualities are so valuable and
necessary for the quality of life in society. That is why it is worth
trying to develop them.”

– His Holiness the Dalai Lama

• To Serve

In order to recognize, applaud and draw lessons from the spirit and work of individuals who are tirelessly working for the welfare of their fellow beings, the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of H.H. the Dalai Lama, in collaboration with the India International Center, has initiated a monthly talk series ‘To Serve’. The speakers include sociologists, environmentalists, philanthropists, doctors, and social activists.

The talks generate an ongoing dialogue between various individuals and organizations who take keen interest in fulfilling their responsibility towards creating a just and humane world. The objective is to harness the collective energy generated by this interaction, and channelize it towards wise and compassionate action.

Some of the talks that have been held as part of the series include:

“Empowering Others – Empowering Myself”
– Aruna Roy, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

“CanSupport - Extending the Frontiers of Quality of Life for People with Cancer”
– Harmala Gupta, CanSupport

“Service as a Way of Life”
– Swami Muktinathananda, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram, Lucknow

“Unheard Voices”
– Harsh Mander, Aman Biradari

“Struggles for Human Development: Peoples’ Perspectives”
- Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan

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• Yogis - The Mystic Masters

The Foundation organizes this monthly series to understand, and reaffirm faith in, the convictions that yogis/yoginis have nurtured. Yogis/yoginis of yester-years have left behind discourses and experiences which are a source of inspiration. Through the series, the Foundation seeks to assimilate and internalize the visions and aspirations of these great masters.

The following sessions have been part of the series:

• Saint Francis of Assisi
• Milarepa – The Yogi of Tibet
• Lal Ded – Yogini from Kashmir
• Sant Tukaram – Saint of Maharashtra
• Sri Ramana Maharshi
• Tiru-gnana-sambandar – Tamil Saiva Saint Poet
• Sri Aurobindo

Screening of the film The Sage of Arunachala:
The Life and Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi

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