H.H. Dalai Lama: Conference to Commemorate Je Tsongkhapa’s Appointing
Conference to Commemorate Je Tsongkhapa’s Appointing Jetsun Sherab Sengey as Heir to His Tantric Teachings
Gyuto Tantric College, Sidhbari, Himachal Pradesh, India – 29 November 2014 – Auspicious symbols drawn on the long driveway, freshly repainted buildings and long strings of Tibetan and Buddhist flags fluttering in the breeze all contributed to the grandeur at Gyuto Monastery this morning. As the sun caught the peaks of the majestic Dhauladhar Mountains in the backdrop, Read the rest of this entry »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama: Promoting Human Values
Promoting Human Values
New Delhi, India, 22 November 2014 – This morning, after a short drive across Delhi, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was received at Springdales School by the Principal, Mrs Ameeta Mulla Wattal. She escorted him to a brief reception and meeting with other principals and staff, including the Founding Principal, Read the rest of this entry »
H. H. Dalai Lama Chief Guest at 1° World Hindu Congress
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Chief Guest at 1st World Hindu Congress
New Delhi, India , 21 November 2014 – Before setting out for his other engagements this morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with a representative of one of the world’s oldest religious traditions, a Parsee or Zoroastrian. He and Dr Homi B Dhalla first encountered one another when they were both guests of Pope John Paul II in Assisi in 1986. Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: The 11th Nehru Memorial Lecture
The 11th Nehru Memorial Lecture at Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi, India, 20 November 2014 – Arriving at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus, nestled on the northernmost reaches of the Arravali Hills, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was today received by the Chancellor, Prof. K. Kasturirangan, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. S. K. Sopory and other members of the administration. Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: with Tibetan Community and Chinese Students
Addressing the Tibetan Community and Meeting with Chinese Students
New York, NY, USA, 5 November 2014 – Under grey skies, the New York streets wore a sombre look as His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove to the Javits Convention Center for almost his last engagement of this visit to the USA. Inside it was colourful and 5000 assembled Tibetans were full of smiles as His Holiness took the stage before a backdrop of the Potala Palace. Everyone stood for the Tibetan National Anthem, Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: The Essence of True Eloquence, 2° Day
The Essence of True Eloquence – Second Day
New York, NY, USA, 4 November 2014 – His Holiness the Dalai Lama lost no time after arriving in the historic Beacon Theater this morning. He saluted the Buddha, took his seat in a comfortable chair and recited the Heart Sutra at a crisp pace before resuming his reading of extracts from Tsongkhapa’s ‘Essence of True Eloquence’.
“In his ‘Praise to Relativity’ Tsongkhapa says of the Buddha, ‘Whatever you have taught is based on dependent origination. Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: The Essence of True Eloquence
The Essence of True Eloquence
New York, NY, USA, 3 November 2014 – His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in New York’s Beacon Theater early to fulfil the invitation of Tibet House US and the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center to teach from Je Tsongkhapa’s ‘Essence of True Eloquence’. Prof Robert Thurman dispensed with introducing His Holiness formally to the audience on the grounds that there was a written introduction in the brochure for the event. Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: Nagarjuna’s ‘Commentary on the Awakening Mind’
Nagarjuna’s ‘Commentary on the Awakening Mind’ and Avalokiteshvara Empowerment
New York, NY, USA, 2 November 2014 – Strong cold winds blew under the steely light of early winter as His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove through New York, down along the Hudson River, to the Manhattan Center this morning. He had been invited by the Danang Foundation led by Karma Kagyu Lama, Tsewang Tashi Rinpoche, to teach Nagarjuna’s ‘Commentary on the Awakening Mind’ and bestow a One-thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara Empowerment. Of the 1100 people filling the theater, 800 were Chinese from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia and North America. They were joined by Tibetans, Mongolians and Americans. His Holiness arrived early while the theater was still empty to perform preparatory rituals for the empowerment. Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama: Boston – Educating the Heart & Mind
Final Day in Boston – Educating the Heart & Mind
Boston, MA, USA, 1 November 2104 – The Tibetan Association of Boston organized the final day of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s programs in the city with a public talk at the TD Garden, the arena home of the Bruins and the Celtics, ice hockey and basketball teams respectively. With high winds and storms forecast, the streets were wet as he drove there from his hotel. He was given a traditional Tibetan welcome Read the rest of this entry »
H.H. Dalai Lama – Science and Society & Change
Science and Society & Change-Makers for a Better World
Boston, MA, USA, 31 October 2014 – Today, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was welcomed by his old friends, Richard Davidson and President of the Mind & Life Institute Arthur Zajonc as he arrived to take part in the 2nd International Symposium for Contemplative Studies (ISCS). In his introduction, Dr Davidson spoke of his feelings as he looked out at the audience of 1700 in the hall recalling how few were involved 27 years ago when he, Daniel Goleman and Francisco Varela began discussions that would become the Mind & Life Institute. Read the rest of this entry »
