
Neil Lal Named “Man of the Decade” by UK Buddhist & Thai Community, Receives Blessing from Dalai Lama
New Delhi [India], May 13: Neil Lal, Chairman and President of the Indian Council of Scotland and the United Kingdom, has been awarded the distinguished title of “Man of the Decade” by the Buddhist & Thai Council and Community in the UK. The honour, conferred at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Temple in Helensburgh on 11 May 2025, was accompanied by a special blessing from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
The Buddhist & Thai Council & Community Peace Prize is bestowed upon individuals whose contributions to peace, harmony, and social justice have left a significant mark on British society. This year, Neil Lal was selected from a notable list of finalists, which included Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, former Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak. According to the Council, Mr. Lal...