Outer Strife, Inner Peace: Lessons from the Dalai Lama

Specials | Jan 17, 2019

The United States Institute of Peace recently brought 27 youth leaders to Dharamsala, India so they could attend leadership workshops, network together, and receive mentorship from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This one hour special that dives into the unique challenges these leaders face in places like Venezuela, South Sudan, and Iraq. Hear insights from leaders fighting child marriage in Iraq, helping refugees from South Sudan and exposing the truth about socialism in Venezuela, and what universal lessons can be learned as they strive to make a difference. 

Airs Saturday, January 19 at 10pm on AM 820 and New Jersey Public Radio.

 

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