In order to recognize, applaud and draw lessons from the spirit and work of individuals who are tirelessly working for the welfare of their fellow beings, the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of H.H. the Dalai Lama, in collaboration with the India International Center, has initiated a monthly talk series ‘To Serve’. The speakers include sociologists, environmentalists, philanthropists, doctors, and social activists.

The talks generate an ongoing dialogue between various individuals and organizations who take keen interest in fulfilling their responsibility towards creating a just and humane world. The objective is to harness the collective energy generated by this interaction, and channelize it towards wise and compassionate action.

Some of the talks that have been held as part of the series include:

“Empowering Others – Empowering Myself”
– Aruna Roy, Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

“CanSupport - Extending the Frontiers of Quality of Life for People with Cancer”
– Harmala Gupta, CanSupport

“Service as a Way of Life”
– Swami Muktinathananda, Ramakrishna Mission Sevashram, Lucknow

“Unheard Voices”
– Harsh Mander, Aman Biradari

“Struggles for Human Development: Peoples’ Perspectives”
- Medha Patkar, Narmada Bachao Andolan