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8th - Dalai Lama - Earth Day Reflections

Event Type
Guest Lecture
Speaker
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Sponsor
Center for Sustainable Systems
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Office of the President
Details
April 20, 20082:00pm - 3:30pm
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Crisler Arena
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Wege - 8 - Dalai Lama

In his lecture, Earth Day Reflections, the Dalai Lama emphasized the shared responsibility of individuals in protecting the planet. Speaking to a full audience at Crisler Arena, he likened caring for the environment to caring for one’s home, urging people to adopt sustainable habits in their daily lives.

While he admitted he rarely used the term "sustainability," he underscored the importance of ecological awareness, simple lifestyle choices, and global cooperation to combat environmental challenges. He also spoke about the interconnectedness of humanity, advocating for compassion, social responsibility, and bridging economic disparities to achieve a more sustainable world. The lecture reinforced the notion that small, mindful actions by individuals collectively contribute to meaningful environmental change.

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