2024年9月20日，星期四，由藏传佛教著名领袖——“第七世林仁波切”主讲的“四圣谛”日常修炼专题讲座于伦敦市区的Cavendish Venues会议厅召开。中国民主党英国总部的多位党员和许多中国佛教徒共同参加了此次讲座。本次讲座中，第七世林仁波切通过藏传佛教四圣谛的核心教义——“苦、集、灭、道”，强调苦是人生无法回避的现实，而通过修炼，认识并消解痛苦，才能在纷繁复杂的社会生活中保持心灵的安定与平和。此外，讲座还探讨了如何通过修习“道”来解决生活中的困境与挑战。仁波切以丰富的佛学知识结合实际案例，为在场信众提供了切实可行的修炼方法。与会人士超过一百位，因人数众多，部分人不得不站立聆听佛法。现场气氛安静祥和，大家静心聆听第七世林仁波切的宣讲，并在之后的问答环节积极与林仁波切进行互动与合影留念。
第七世林仁波切于1985年11月18日诞生于印度达兰藤拉。1987年由达赖喇嘛尊者认证为第六世克千永津林仁波切的转世。(第六世林仁波切于1983年圆寂)。第六世林仁波切是达赖尊者的精神导师，1959年仁波切陪同尊者一起西藏出走，尊者称仁波切为「我的根本上师」，仁波切也是第97任甘丹赤巴(甘丹赤巴一意为格鲁派法座持有者)，是20世纪最著名的圆满证悟大师，在藏传佛教的历史中占据着举足轻重的地位。第七世林仁波切也被达赖尊者寄予厚望，被视为藏传佛教格鲁派的新一代精神领袖。
中国民主党长期以来将支持宗教信仰自由作为党派的宗教政治纲领，反对政府和政治组织凭借政治权力限制宗教自由、迫害宗教人士。中国民主党致力于建成包容多个宗教共同发展进步的和谐社会，倡导思想的多元与开放。未来党部将继续组织参加类似活动，促进党部与各个宗教之间的交流与理解。
Members of the China Democracy Party’s UK Headquarters Attend the “Four Noble Truths” Practice Lecture
On Thursday, September 20, 2024, a special lecture on the daily practice of the “Four Noble Truths,” led by the renowned Tibetan Buddhist leader, the 7th Ling Rinpoche, was held at the Cavendish Venues Conference Hall. Several members of the China Democracy Party’s UK headquarters and many Chinese buddhists participated in the event. During the lecture, the 7th Ling Rinpoche emphasized the core teachings of the Four Noble Truths in Tibetan Buddhism—suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path (dukkha, samudaya, nirodha, and magga). He stressed that suffering is an unavoidable reality of life. Through spiritual practice, one can recognize and dissolve suffering, maintaining inner peace and tranquility amidst the complexities of social life.
Additionally, the lecture explored how practicing the “path” can help overcome life’s challenges and difficulties. Drawing from his extensive knowledge of Buddhist teachings and real-life examples, Rinpoche offered the attendees practical methods for spiritual practice. More than 100 people attended the event, and due to the large number of participants, some had to stand while listening to the teachings. The atmosphere was peaceful and serene, with attendees attentively listening to the 7th Ling Rinpoche’s teachings. During the Q&A session that followed, participants actively engaged with Rinpoche and took photos with him.
The 7th Ling Rinpoche was born on November 18, 1985, in Dharamshala, India. In 1987, he was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as the reincarnation of the 6th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche (the 6th Ling Rinpoche passed away in 1983). The 6th Ling Rinpoche was the spiritual teacher of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1959, Rinpoche accompanied the Dalai Lama when they fled Tibet. The Dalai Lama referred to him as “my root guru”. Rinpoche also served as the 97th Ganden Tripa (the Ganden Tripa is the throne holder of the Gelug school), and he was one of the most renowned masters of realization in the 20th century, holding a pivotal position in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama has high hopes for the 7th Ling Rinpoche, who is regarded as the new generation spiritual leader of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
The China Democracy Party has long supported religious freedom as part of its religious and political agenda and opposes the use of political power by governments and political organizations to restrict religious freedom or persecute religious individuals. The China Democracy Party is committed to building a harmonious society where multiple religions can develop and progress together, advocating for ideological diversity and openness. In the future, the Party will continue to organize and participate in similar events to promote communication and understanding between the Party and various religious groups.
