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His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama proves an endearing icon – Editorial

  Editorial –  Union Tribune San Diago Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with well-known public figures can offer up horror stories about the gap between the persona some of these folks present via the media and how they actually behave. So when a famous person comes to San Diego whose reputation seems [...]

Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster greeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness Arrives in Long Beach and Begins Yamantaka Initiations

  Long Beach, April 21—His Holiness the Dalai Lama left San Diego on April 20, 2012 morning arriving in Long Beach a little after 8:00 am to continue with his visit to Southern California.  The Abbot of Gaden Shartse, Jangchup Choeden, and officials of the Gaden Shartse Thubten Dhargye Ling Center, the host of his [...]

His Holiness the Dalai Lama participating in panel discussion on “Neuroscience and the Emerging Mind: A Conversation on Human Consciousness and Compassion.”

His Holiness speaks on upholding universal ethics and compassion

  San Diego, April 20–On his final full day in San Diego during this visit, on April 19, 2012 His Holiness continued with his theme of compassion without borders and spoke to a sold out crowd of 13000 people at the San Diego State University on upholding universal ethics and compassion.  He also participated in [...]

Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay

Kalon Tripa to visit US and Canada

  DHARAMSHALA: Kalon Tripa will leave Dharamsala tomorrow to take part in the upcoming 12th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Chicago and the 6th World Parliamentarians’ Convention on Tibet in Ottawa. At the Nobel Peace laureates’ summit in Chicago from 23 – 25 April, Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay will join a galaxy [...]

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His Holiness dwells on connections between inner development and climate change, peace & justice

  San Diego, April 18–On his first day in San Diego on April 18, 2012 morning, His Holiness participated in a panel discussion on climate change in which he reiterated his call for countries to place global interest of environmental concern first before any other national interests.  In the afternoon, His Holiness spoke to a [...]

Residents of San Diego welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives to rock star greeting in San Diego

  Adoring crowd meets the political and cultural icon on first official visit to San Diego Union Tribune San Diego |April 17, 2012 Ruth Spear faced a simple choice Tuesday afternoon. She could catch a 90-minute snooze before her all-night flight home toLondon. Or she could skip sleep and stand outside the Manchester Grand Hyatt, [...]

His Holiness addressed the students and faculty of the Kailua High School

His Holiness Encourages Students to Develop Compassion, Addresses Situation in Tibet

  Hawaii, April 16–On his final full day during this visit to Hawaii, on April 16, 2012 His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke on warm-heartedness to a very receptive and positive gathering of students and blessed Hokule’a, a Polynesian canoe that will be departing on a worldwide voyage in 2013 to draw awareness to Hawaiian [...]

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet greets Governor Neil Abercrombie and his wife, Dr. Nancie Caraway following the Hawaiian Cultural Panel

His Holiness talks about Preserving Culture and Promoting Peace in Today’s World

  Hawaii, April 15–On his second full day inHawaiion Sunday, April 15, His Holiness the Dalai Lama participated in a panel discussion on “The Importance of Native Intelligence in Modern Times” with Native Hawaiian leaders and spoke about peace at a sold-out public talk. He also gave an interview to Renee Montagne of National Public [...]

His Holiness was presented with a traditional ceremonial hat  as well as a scarf specially woven by the staff of the museum.

His Holiness talks about Educating the Heart in Honolulu

  Hawaii, April 14—His Holiness spoke about Educating the Heart to around 9500 students of Hawaii advising them about the importance of inner mental development for a wholesome education. As he left the hotel for his engagement, he gave a brief audience to the small Tibetan community in Hawaiiin the hotel’s lobby. His Holiness inquired [...]

Pema Choezom

A Tibetan Student in Connecticut Wins $90,000 College Scholarship

Pema Lhazom, a 20 year old Tibetan student who lives in Montville, Connecticut, wins $90,000 “Day of Pride” scholarship from the University of Connecticut, according to news report published in Montville Patch on March 27, 2012. The report commented that clarity and a sharp intelligence are the attributes that helped her to win this prestigious [...]