Dalai Lama pens heartfelt letter to Tutu family
Good friend and spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has also joined the chorus of global leaders in sharing fond memories of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Tutu, the last surviving South African Nobel Peace Prize laureate, died on Sunday morning after a long battle with prostate cancer.
Tutu was 90.
Since the news broke, South Africans and the world at large have shared warm and kind words about ‘the Arch’.
The Dalai Lama penned a letter to the Archbishop’s daughter Mpho Tutu.
“As you know, over the years, your father and I enjoyed an enduring friendship. I remember the many occasions we spent time together, including the week here at Dharamsala in 2015 when we were able to share our thoughts on how to increase peace and joy in the world. The friendship and the spiritual bond between us was something we cherished,” he wrote.
“Archbishop Desmond Tutu was entirely dedicated to serving his brothers and sisters for the greater common good. He was a true humanitarian and a committed advocate of human rights. His work for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission was an inspiration for others around the world.
“With his passing away, we have lost a great man, who lived a truly meaningful life. He was devoted to the service of others, especially those who are least fortunate. I am convinced the best tribute we can pay him and keep his spirit alive is to do as he did and constantly look to see how we too can be of help to others.”
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