HH Dalai Lama’s Statement on Burmese Protests

Our thoughts and prayers are with the brave Burmese protesters, as the brutal military dictatorship begins a deadly crackdown. Here is the statement by His Holiness the Dalai Lama supporting the protesters.

His Holiness supports call for democracy in Burma

Monday, 24 September 2007

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Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama conveys his sincere appreciation and admiration to the large number of fellow Buddhists monks for advocating democracy and freedom in Burma.In his message on 23 September, His Holiness said, “I extend my support and solidarity with the recent peaceful movement for democracy in Burma.”

“I fully support their call for freedom and democracy and take this opportunity to appeal to freedom-loving people all over the world to support such non-violent movements,” His Holiness added.

His Holiness further said, “As a Buddhist monk, I am appealing to the members of the military regime who believe in Buddhism to act in accordance with the sacred dharma in the spirit of compassion and non-violence.”

“I pray for the success of this peaceful movement and the early release of fellow Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.” His Holiness further said.