Peace in the Middle East – A Dharma Perspective

In this insightful video, Buddhist teacher Lama Tilmann Lhündrup shares his vision for peace in Israel and Palestine. Having personally connected with both Israelis and Palestinians, he emphasizes the urgent need for radical change, including an immediate halt to the conflict in Gaza and the settlement policy in the West Bank and Golan Heights. 

Lama Tilmann believes lasting peace is possible through fair and equal treatment, ensuring equal rights and access to resources for all. He advocates for applying fundamental Buddhist principles of wholesome conduct (Shila), such as non-killing, not stealing land, and speaking truthfully, as the very foundation for peace.

He highlights finding people open to peace on both sides, and references a paper by the Jewish Israeli Forum of Regional Thinking offering a radical alternative to current policies. Lama Tilmann stresses the importance of acknowledging the right to exist for both the Israeli state and the Palestinian people. He calls for admitting past faults and overcoming victim identification, which fuels retaliation. 

Ultimately, Lama Tilmann Lhündrup envisions a future where Arabs and Israelis live peacefully, with free and safe travel throughout the region. He encourages standing with those who genuinely desire peace, avoiding taking sides, and promoting understanding based on timeless principles.