November 10, Itanagar: The 108 Peace Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, Dera Natung Government College, organized an evening talk on “The Dalai Lama at 90: Legacies and the Road Ahead” at the Department of Political Science. The talk was attended by more than 75 participants, including faculty members and students from the Department of Political Science.
At the outset, Dr. M. Q. Khan, Principal of Dera Natung Government College, highlighted the relevance of peace and compassion in today’s world. He emphasized the contributions of the 14th Dalai Lama toward creating a better world for the younger generation. The Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr. Suparna Bhattacharjee, then welcomed the speaker and acknowledged the importance of organizing such a talk in the department.
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 stressed the importance of the institution of the Dalai Lamas—not just for Tibetans but for the entire world—in continuing to promote peace and compassion globally. He strongly warned of the possible ramifications if China succeeds in appointing its own Dalai Lama. The talk ended with an extensive exchange of questions and answers among faculty members and students.
The latest book by the 14th Dalai Lama, “Voice for the Voiceless,” was presented to Dr. M. Q. Khan, Principal of Dera Natung Government College, as a souvenir from our Institute.
