The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, said that people, despite the many challenges, can work together to lead "more meaningful lives and create a better world." In his message for the New Year 2024, Dalai Lama stated, "Despite the many challenges that we are facing today, I feel optimistic that with a growing appreciation of how interconnected we all are in the oneness of humanity, we can all work to lead more meaningful lives and create a better world."