The USA Today website reports that the Dalai Lama -- a Buddhist monk and perhaps the world's most famous contemporary voice for non-violence and compassion -- was named the winner of the 2012 Templeton Prize today (March 29, 2012).
The annual honor -- which comes with a $1.7 million award -- goes to the leading voices who address spiritual questions by drawing on science and religion.
Created by the late Sir John Templeton -- international investor and philanthropist -- the prize was announced by his son and successor at the Templeton Foundation, John Templeton, Jr.
In a press release today, Templeton cites the Dalai Lama as "an incomparable global voice for universal ethics, non-violence, and harmony among world religions."
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I wonder how the Dalai Lama will use the money. No matter what religious tradition you are a part of, it is clear that the Dalai Lama has a lot of quiet wisdom.
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