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Dalai Lama Wraps Up U.S. Visit
Talks To Thousands In Chicago About Buddhism
(CBS) CHICAGO People of all faiths gathered in Chicago
to hear the Dalai
Lama talk in Chicago on Sunday. The Nobel Peace Prize winner
also talked to
WBBM-TV's Joanie Lum about what people can do to achieve
peace and
happiness.
"In thinking the main thing is a calm mind," the Dalai
Lama said. "I think
more warm heartedness and look at your enemy as part of
society, your own
family."
The Dalai Lama greeted an audience of 11,000 at Millennium
Park. The space
was filled with a diverse audience -- some waited for four
hours to get
through security into the Pritzker Pavillion.
The Dalai Lama opened by saying he is no miracle healer,
merely a man.
"My talk is not that serious, just a talk as if I'm talking
to one -- my
close friend," said the Dalai Lama.
Earlier Sunday, the political and spiritual leader of Tibet
conducted his
first Buddhist teaching, his fourth visit to Chicago since
1993. He spoke of
one of his greatest concerns, a world of turmoil. While
seated on a
traditional teacher's throne, surrounded by religious symbolism,
his
holiness described the essence of Buddhism to audience
members who were
Buddhist practitioners, Tibetan refugees that have re-settled
in Chicago and
some who were just curious.
"So happy. It's like a dream. I'm Tibet right now, like
that," said Tsering
P. Lama, a Tibetan American.
"It was enlightening, he was funny, warm, personable,"
said Mary Lutz, a
person in attendance.
"I don't think we need to make him into a rock star; I
don't think he wants
that -- though there is that tendency," said attendee Jane
Griffin.
Event producer Harold Ramis has been a supporter for years.
"The Dalai Lama has a presence that transcends everything
on the planet, "
said producer/director Ramis. "He's the world's only hope."
The Dalai Lama says everyone can work for peace.
"I think there's a certain sort of value which we learn
from our mother,
that's affection, that's what I feel is the most important
element to keep
our mind more calm," said the Dalai Lama. "All carry the
message of love,
compassion, spirit of forgiveness, reconciliation.
During earlier visits across the country, the Nobel Peace
Prize winner said
Tibetans would live in harmony with the Chinese if the
ruling Communist
Party would allow them to govern themselves.
About 300 Tibetans live in Chicago, according to the Tibetan
Alliance of
Chicago, which is hosting the Dalai Lama's visit.
The Dalai Lama, whose worldly name is Tenzin Gyatso, fled
Tibet in 1959
after the Chinese quelled a popular uprising. He is still
widely revered in
Tibet, though he is now based in Dharmsala, India, where
he heads a
government in exile.
He was proclaimed the 14th Dalai Lama at age 5 and became
Tibet's leader at
15.
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Dear friends,
I am pleased to inform you of the up-coming International
Buddhist Film Festival
(from San Francisco) - the first of its kind in Singapore
AND Asia, will be held in Singapore from 17-20 May 2007.
This event is about the promotion of peace, harmony through
inter faith dialogue and mutual respect and the International
Buddhist Film Festival is an expression of that dialogue using
the medium of film. At its core, it is a marriage of art, philosophy
and a way of life.
Kicking of the festival on the opening night is a bittersweet
comedy called "Shower". Part of the proceeds from the sale of
tickets for the opening night will be disbursed to the Presidents
Challenge 2007 and Children's cancer Foundation.
Ticket price: $100
Date:
17th
May 2007, Thursday
Venue:
Lido
Cinema Hall 1
Time:
9.15 pm
Please call or email me if you would like to purchase tickets
for the opening night.
There is an exciting line up of movies which you can check
out from http://www.asianbud
Tickets at $12 (excluding sistic charges) will be on sale
at SISTIC from today..
Please pass the word around...thank you!
Warmly
Tara
Advisory council member
Asian Buddhist Film Festival
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Dear Boon Beng
I am pleased to inform you that our website www.dalailama.
I would be grateful if you could forward this below e-flyer
to your members, and to all friends
Buddhist temples/centres you have contact with,
Grateful thanks for your support,
Tara
Tara
Melwani
Regional Director
- SIngapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam &
Philippines
The
Dalai Lama Teaching Tour, 1-6 Sept 07, Dharamsala India
Organized
by Ocean of Wisdom ?10 Genting Lane #11-00?? Jay
Gee Melwani House ? Singapore 349583
65?6848
0503?/SPAN>
Dear Dharma Brothers and Sisters, A
Birthday Celebration for His Holiness the 14th
Dalai Lama 30th June 2007 marks the 70th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is highly regarded and much loved figure around the world. Born Tenzin Gyaltso, His Holiness is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. Nonetheless, his tireless effort to spread the message of peace, compassion and loving-kindness has won him supporters beyond the arena of Buddhism. His humor, wisdom, and strength have provided inspiration to many, both spiritual and secular. His voice of reason and compassion continue to be vocal and high sought world-wide. This
year, The Tibetan Buddhist Society ( Venue :
TAI PEI BUDDHIST CENTRE
NO.2 LAVENDAER STREET
SINGAPORE-338823
Date : 30th June 2007 (Saturday) Time : 8 :00am to 13 :00 noon The program will include a Long-Life Puja (Offering) for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. There will be time for guests to interact. A vegetarian lunch buffet will be offered to all guests. This is a non-paying event. However, donations are welcome, and can be made during the celebration itself. We hope you will be able to join us for this event. If you wish to register your attendance or make queries, please call Jinpa at 91089031. We hope to hear from you soon. Metta, JINPA Manager The
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