November 10, Itanagar: The 108 Peace Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, Rajiv Gandhi University, organized a talk on “The Dalai Lama at 90: Legacies and the Road Ahead” at the Conference Hall of the Department of Political Science. The talk was attended by more than 50 participants, including the faculty members and students from the Department of Political Science.
The speaker, Mr. Yeshi Dawa from our Institute, began the talk by highlighting the contributions of the 14th Dalai Lama to the world in promoting peace, love, and kindness. He further focused on the historic relationship between Tibet and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. He expressed his gratitude to the Government of India and its people for their unwavering support to the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetans in India. He also praised India’s democracy for enabling the growth of a “bonsai democracy” within the Tibetan diaspora, remarking that such democratic development in exile is possible only in India.
He also stressed the importance of the institution of the Dalai Lamas—not just for Tibetans, but for the entire world—in continuing the promotion of peace and compassion globally. He firmly warned of the possible ramifications if China succeeds in appointing its own Dalai Lama. The talk concluded with an extensive exchange of questions and answers among the faculty and students.
The latest book by the 14th Dalai Lama, “Voice for the Voiceless,” was presented to the Head of the Department of Political Science as a souvenir from our Institute.

