Dharamshala, July 6 -- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday noted that the Dalai Lama's message of inner peace even holds greater relevance in today's world torn apart by conflict and polarisation.

At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, CM Khandu recalled the Dalai Lama's visits to the State and said, "His holiness has visited Arunachal Pradesh several times and left a lasting mark on our cultural and spiritual fabric... His teachings have influenced our governance philosophy. We draw inspiration from his principles of compassion and non-violence in shaping policies that promote harmony and collective well-being."

"Our investment in value-based education, including monastic schools, is guided by his ...