On his most recent visit to the US, I was privileged to hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak. First in Los Angeles, where he spoke mostly about Cultivating Compassion, in a series of events sponsored by Whole Child International; and then in Ft. Lauderdale, where he broached such subjects as The Responsibilities of Ethics [...]
Today is His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 74th birthday. As I read his “Brief Biography,” I think about the extraordinary life he has led. His Holiness’ experiences have certainly been unique – being discovered as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at age two; beginning his strict, monastic education at age six; his call [...]
And finally I wept; tears of joy, love, resolution, and relief. As we stood in the rain to say goodbye to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he touched each of our cheeks and held our faces next to his with the words “thank you” and “see you again.” Tears started running uncontrollably down my cheeks. [...]
