“The Holy Quran is the Sacred Book which is a priceless Gift of God given to mankind for guidance and welfare of the entire humanity,” said Dalai Lama who is attending a grand global meet of Buddhists near here.
Thousands of the followers of Buddhism from around the world thronged the venue for their world congregation at Buddhist Monastery in Bylakuppa, Mysore.
After the Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Laureate Dalai Lama delivered his “global address,” a delegation of Central Muslim Association of Karnataka (CMA), Tumkur District had a special audience with him. The delegation comprising CMA District President Mushtaq Ahmad, Altaf Hussain, Mahesh, and Naveen Kumar apprised him of the nature and importance of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birth day and the recent grand celebrations of “Eid-e-Meelad un Nabi” throughout the world.
Dalai Lama lauded the great services of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the mankind and said, “the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) entire life is the best example for the entire humanity.” Paying rich tributes to the Prophet he said, “We should follow the path shown by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in order to establish global peace and to end terrorism and tyranny from the world. The Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) message of Peace, love, justice and religious tolerance will always be a leading light for the whole humanity.”
Mushtaq Ahmad presented a copy of the English translated Quran and other Islamic Books to him. Dalai Lama received it with reverence, touched with eyes, kissed it and said, “the Holy Quran is the Sacred Book given by God for the guidance of humanity.”


