Research: Good Examples of the Student Creed

The Dalai Lama

Have you ever heard of the Dalai Lama? Well I never had, but in my opinion he’s a hero. His belief and want for world peace is extremely admirable.

The Dalai Lama believes to be caring and live a life of service. He asked us several questions. Do you have a selfish approach to others and use them for your own gain? Do you try and understand and help our fellow beings? The Dalai Lama believes in inner peace, calmness and compassion (Gibb 40). I know that his teachings can lead us to peace within ourselves. His belief led him to what he is known for today. For Tibet he once said, “…of total freedom for all Tibet, which has been awaited for a long time, to spontaneously fulfilled; please grant soon the good fortune to enjoy the happy celebration of spiritual with temporal rule” (myhero.com)

When he was exiled, his dream lived on throughout Tibetan pilgrims (myhero.com). I can tell you I don’t think being exiled from home would be easy. He is not allowed to cross over onto Tibetan soil, no exceptions. His most pressing issue is taking care of the thousands of refugees flooding across the border. Tibetans still seek safety in India today (Gibb 34). He has overcome adversity and many challenges.

The Dalai Lama knows that education and life long learning are the keys to today and the future. He has taken an interest in the community and has established many education systems for the children of Tibet (Gibb 36). I think it is amazing the interest the Dalai Lama has taken with education, and the help he gives all the children He said, “Tibetan education has greatly developed, and that is our greatest achievement” (thetibetpost.com).

In conclusion I would ask that you might follow the teachings of the Dalai Lama. If we were all to follow his footsteps his dreams of world peace would come true. All in all the Dalai Lama is an honorable man. You don’t have to be a Tibetan monk to know that what he teaches can help us all.




Works Cited

Gibb, Chris. The Dalai Lama. Raintree Steck-Vaughn. 2003.

Trussell, Jeff. Freedom Hero: The Dalai Lama. www.myhero.com. 2004.

Dhardowa, Y.C. His Holiness The Dalai Lama opens Dharmamsala’s 5th Tibetan conference clearing in education. www.thetibetpost.com. 2004