Voice of America Offices, Washington, D.C. July 31, 2018 During his recent visit to the nation’s capital, His Holiness visited the offices of the Voice of America for an interview. The following is a slightly edited version of that occasion with the abbreviated questions in italics. What was you reason... read more →
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Offices of Radio Free Asia, Washington, D.C. July 30, 2018 Recently, speculation has grown around issues of the Gyalwang Karmapa’s plans and his health. During his interview on Radio Free Asia, he clarified many points. This is a slightly edited version of the dialogue. The first question asked about the... read more →
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U.S. Institute of Peace, Washington, D.C. July 27, 2018 From July 24 to 26, 2018, the USIP held a conference that focused on concrete solutions to the problems of religious freedom worldwide. On the following day, a conference was jointly convened by the USIP, the International Republican Institute, and Search... read more →
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The Marriott Conference Hall, Tysons Corner Marriott, Tysons, Virginia July 12, 2018 After giving a talk on the Eight Verses on Mind Training, His Holiness met with the local Tibetan community and spoke to them directly in Tibetan. He began by thanking Capital Area Tibetan Association and the Tibetans living... read more →
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The Marriot Conference Hall, Tysons Corner Marriott, Tysons, Virginia July 12, 2018 His Holiness began by extending his greetings to all who had come, particularly to the Capitol Area Buddhist Association and Tibetan community members in the DC area who had organized this event. He also extended a warm welcome... read more →
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Capitol Visitor Center, Washington, D.C. July 11, 2018 In an elegant chamber of the Capitol Visitor Center, many from the House of Representatives had gathered to celebrate the eighty-third birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. They included Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader and long-time supporter of His Holiness,... read more →
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LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, Long Island City, New York // July 1, 2018 I prostrate to that supreme being, Known by the name of Thöpaga, Who shone like the sun on a snowy peak In the pitch-black darkness of the north. The Mahasiddha Naropa’s praise of Milarepa opens the Gyalwang... read more →
