A portion from the sale of each t-shirt goes directly towards the not-for-profit quest of organising His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's Teachings in the West.
Want to show your support of Universal Responsibility? And get other people thinking about facing the challenges of our times?
This limited edition white long sleeve t-shirt is made from 100% pre-shrunk heavyweight cotton with double needle stitching to hems and cuffs. It has been printed using the latest high performance digital printing technology, recognised for brightness and durability. It is available in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL.
The back of the t-shirt features a significant quote from His Holiness the Dalai Lama which reads “If you contribute to other people’s happiness you will find the true meaning of life. The key point is to have a genuine sense of universal responsibility”. The Dalai Lama
The front of the long sleeve t-shirt (see image at bottom of screen) features the words ‘OUR FUTURE’ and ‘WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?’ It also displays a beautiful Earth Mandala, the logo of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to Australia in December 2009. This meditative symbol combines the classic Sanskrit ‘mandala’ (meaning circle), symbolising our centre and wholeness of self , the universe and its spiralling energies, and our connection to the community – with the powerful emblem of the planet Earth, reflective of His Holiness’ scheduled Public Talks.
The Public Talks, and His Teachings on ‘Awakening the Mind’ are fundamental to the existence of us all, Buddhist or otherwise. His Holiness the Dalai Lama once said, on this subject;
“We are all brothers and sisters with the same mental and physical capacities, the same problems and the same needs. We must all contribute to the fulfilment of the human potential and the improvement of the quality of life as much as we are able.
We are also being drawn together by the grave problems we face; over population, dwindling natural resources and an environmental crisis that threatens our air, water, and trees, along with the vast number of beautiful life forms that are the very foundation of existence on this small planet we share.
I believe that to meet the challenge of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind.
Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources and through concern for future generations, the proper care of the environment.” The Dalai Lama
Do your bit by wearing your shirt when you can and stirring up people’s awareness of own responsibility in our own future.
Important Special Postage Note:
This is a Special Postage item. (This does not mean it costs any more for postage.) It means that, unlike other items in the same order, it will take between 2 and 3 weeks to get to you. We thank you for your patience, as these products are made to order, and this importantly helps to keep the costs down for the not-for-profit organisation arranging His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s teachings and public talks in the West.
Other items in the same order are still posted out to you on the next business day as usual, and all items are available for Gift Wrapping to multiple addresses.
