Aug
08
I was saddened to hear of the passing away on August 4th of Mr Karma Topden, following a lengthy illness. I had known him for many years, and he had been a constant source of support and advice during that time. Karma Topden had a successful and distinguished career, first…
Aug
05
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…
Aug
02
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…
Jul
31
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…
Jul
12
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…
Jul
12
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…
Jul
11
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,…
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