Hi all, this is my first post on Belly Belly. I registered here as I remembered that there was a sprituality and religion discussion that I might have something to contribute to.

Australia is extremely fortunate to have His Holiness the Dalai Lama visit this year for a series of public talks entitled "Our Future: Who is responsible?" as well as a two-day Teaching Event in Sydney, "Awakening The Mind".

"Developing a kind heart and awakening the mind is not just a sentimental or religious goal. It is for everyone, irrespective of race, religion or political affiliation. It is for anybody who considers themselves a member of the human family."

As Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently has stated, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama is not simply a holy man. He is recognized throughout the world as one of our few true moral authorities. He is a teacher who has shown us all how to live our lives with compassion, non violence and love."

What do you think about our future and where it is heading?