In India for the 90th anniversary of Dalai Lama, actor Richard Gere spoke about his commitment to the Tibetan cause, saying that he would continue to fight even beyond this life.
Richard Gere promises to defend the Tibetan cause and after death: Archive
Richard Gere, one of the best -known supporters of Dalai Lama and president of the International Tibet campaign, said on Thursday that he will continue to advocate for the Tibetan people even after death. The 75 -year -old actor is located in Dharamshala, a city in northern India where he lives in Exil Dalai Lama, to participate in the 90 -year anniversary of the spiritual leader, which will take place on Sunday.
“This is a commitment that extends to several lives“Said Gere, emphasizing the idea of reincarnation, in a discussion with the Reuters Agency.
“We have to learn to take ourselves”
Gere added that although the Dalai Lama was an important spiritual guide, the Tibetans and their supporters must take responsibility to carry on the fight.
“His sanctity was very clear that, at one point, the body of each of us will give in, “said the actor.” We must be aware that his sanctity cannot carry us on the shoulders. We must learn to behave alone and we must support each other. “
Gere, who recently moved from the United States to Europe, said he feels happier than ever at this stage of life.
The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and the conflict with China
The day before, the Dalai Lama told his followers that he would reincarnate and that he would return as a spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. At the same time, he presented a possible succession process that could reappear tensions with the Chinese authorities, who claim that only they can decide who will be the next Dalai Lama.
Beijing considers the current Dalai Lama a “separatist“And forbade in China the display of his photographs or any public form of devotion to him. The Tibetan leader lives in exile in Dharamshala of 1959, after fled a failed revolt against Chinese domination. Since then, he promotes a”middle path”, Demanding cultural and religious autonomy for Tibetans, without requesting independence from China.
“There is space for all”
Gere also spoke about spirituality, emphasizing the idea that the world does not work according to rigid rules of winning and loss.
“There is always a way to overcome obstacles so everyone has to win“, Said the actor.”The universe does not work on the principle of zero -sum game. It is very generous, there is space for everyone. “
What really matters on the deathbed
Addressing a group of 95 young Tibetans from 15 countries to participate in an educational program, Richard Gere sent an emotional message about the meaning of life.
“On the deathbed, I will not think of my movies. I will think of what I managed to do to promote the Tibetan cause in the capitals of the world ””he said. “The channel by which I managed to do something really significant in the world was, in fact, through its sanctity, through the Tibetan cause, through the visionary possibilities of the Tibetan culture ”.
