Individual Task 4

May 6, 2008 at 11:00 pm (IST CST - Morality Justice & Peace)

1.) Give a brief description of who the Dalai Lama is? (Include resources to support)

The Dalai Lama is a leader for the Buddhist religion. He is considered as the main ‘God’ or leader is a powerful spokesman for Tibet. Tibetan Buddhists believe him to be the 14th reincarnation of the original Dalai Lama, a spiritual leader. As a political leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama is known as a man of peace.

Resource Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalai_Lama

http://www.wisegeek.com/who-is-the-dalai-lama.htm

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/the-big-question-who-is-the-dalai-lama-and-why-is-he-the-focus-of-protests-over-tibet-797763.html

2.) Evaluate how the actions of the Dalai Lama in regard to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity.

The actions of the Dalai Lama in regards to the riots in Tibet would be regarded as exemplary moral integrity because he trys to protest against the leaders about the independence of Tibet without anyone getting hurt. Even so, riots have gotten out of hand and atl east 99 people have been killed in China. The Dalai Lama said that events were out of his control in Tibet he will resign if violence in his homeland worsens.

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