Dalai Lama urges U.S. to close rich-poor gap

[Donnachaidh]

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/121760239.html

NEWARK, N.J. - The Dalai Lama brought his message of peace Thursday to a city wracked by violence, saying one tool Americans could use toward social well-being was addressing the gap between rich and poor.

The Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader made the remarks on a visit to New Jersey's largest city to launch a three-day event promoting nonviolence.

"I always say, it's not only morally wrong, but practically," the Dalai Lama said, referring to economic disparities between rich and poor in America and throughout the world. "You cannot say, 'Oh, God created this,' or, 'It's due to karma.' We must make an effort."

The Dalai Lama will be the keynote speaker at the Newark Peace Education Summit, which runs from Friday through Sunday. The downtown summit will feature panel discussions of international peace activists and local community leaders.

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[SpiralHawk]

1. "Show us your reincarnation birf certificate." - RepubliBirfers (R)

"How do we know you weren't a giraffe in your last lifetime? Yadda, yadda, yadda, too bad about the poor and all that crap. Sneer. Don't bother us again till you gots that certificate, long-form of course."

- RepubliBirfers (R)
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[stellanoir]

3. akt. . .

Reminds me of what an old friend always used to say, "ya seen one Dalai Lama,. . .ya've seen 'em all."

[LiberalLoner]

2. K&R I keep thinking I should learn more about the Dalai Lama because I always think he

says very wise things when I read about him.

[SpiralHawk]

4. He's certainly being wise here talking about moral and practical responses to poverty

Same message as Jesus Christ. One can only pray that someday Republicons will get a clue about this stuff, back off their slavish worship of their Billionaire Puppetmasters, and actually demonstrate some moral and ethical responsibility...

[mmonk]

5. Don't worry. A total economic collapse could be right around the corner.

Then there will be no rich left and thus, no gap.