The Dalai Lama, shared his thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a statement on Facebook, saying that he is deeply saddened by the conflict.
In his statement, he expressed how we mustn’t lose hope – the 20th century was a century of war and bloodshed, and the 21st century must be one of dialogue.
His comments on the conflict in Ukraine came on the 5th day of the Russian invasion.
Here is his statement
I have been deeply saddened by the conflict in Ukraine.
Our world has become so interdependent that violent conflict between two countries inevitably impacts the rest of the world. War is outdated – non-violence is the only way.
We need to develop a sense of the oneness of humanity by considering other human beings as brothers and sisters. This is how we will build a more peaceful world.
Problems and disagreements are best resolved through dialogue. Genuine peace comes about through mutual understanding and respect for each other’s wellbeing.
We must not lose hope. The 20th century was a century of war and bloodshed. The 21st century must be a century of dialogue.
I pray that peace is swiftly restored ​in Ukraine.
The Dalai Lama
February 28, 2022