East 5

Larchfire: Photography from India, Nepal and Tibet, plus quotations primarily from traditions in Yoga and Buddhism

A gentleman said, “I understand Buddhism does not believe in God. What is your opinion about God? Does God exist or not?” With childlike innocence, His Holiness the Dalai Lama laughed, grabbed the hands of the two spiritual leaders on either side of him, lifted them in the air, fixed his gaze on the audience, and said emphatically, “God exists or God does not exist. Leave it for us. Your task is to learn how to live peacefully.” —Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, <i> The Dharma-Driven Life </i>
<i> L1535 HHT Dalai Lama, Dharamsala</i>

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A gentleman said, “I understand Buddhism does not believe in God. What is your opinion about God? Does God exist or not?” With childlike innocence, His Holiness the Dalai Lama laughed, grabbed the hands of the two spiritual leaders on either side of him, lifted them in the air, fixed his gaze on the audience, and said emphatically, “God exists or God does not exist. Leave it for us. Your task is to learn how to live peacefully.” —Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, The Dharma-Driven Life L1535 HHT Dalai Lama, Dharamsala

Dalai Lama Dharamsala Pandit Rajmani Tigunait