Dharamshala: Following her swearing-in His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Catherine Connolly to congratulate her on election as President of Ireland.
“Your many years’ experience in public service will serve you well in these trying times when the world is confronting immense challenges.” he wrote.
“In addition to your election crowning your personal achievements, I am pleased to note that your country has once more elected a woman President. As you may know, there is scientific evidence that when it comes to compassion, women are more sensitive to the feelings of others. I therefore believe that if more of our leaders were women, the world would be a more understanding, peaceful place.”
His Holiness ended his letter — “I wish you every success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Ireland.”
