27th May – Dharamsala, Gaggal airport.
The Gyalwang Karmapa received His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gaggal airport today, the Dalai Lama returned to his home in exile after receiving the Templeton prize, the largest annual monetary award given to an individual, for his work in encouraging scientific research and harmony among religions; the latter being one of the Dalai Lama’s three main commitments. Beginning his tour from London, His Holiness the Dalai Lama had met with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
26th May – Dharamsala, Gyuto.
Indian football icon and former captain, Baichung Bhutia visited His Holiness Karmapa at his residence. Baichung was accompanied by former New Zealand footballer Tim Brown.
