Hear the Dalai Lama speak

I got see and hear His Holiness at a public talk, a four day twice-daily lecture series, and a Long Life Celebration ceremony. His Holiness is so sharp (and so is his translator, my god was I was impressed with him), cute, warm, and GENUINELY happy. I am so grateful for all I got to see and hear, but I really really want to personally meet His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama – shake his hand, speak to him briefly – in Dharamsala. Or anywhere I could, actually. I hope that happens one day ~

So as we speak I am sitting in the lobby of my hotel typing this up whilst sitting across from a Buddhist nun. Ive already met someone on the elevator who is attending the public talk – the mala on her wrist gave it away – and my Dad said there were many ppl at breakfast buffett who were here to see him. So its just a couple hours until I hear the Dalai Lama speak!!! Im very excited!!!

We’re about two weeks away from hearing His Holiness give a public talk on July 19th. The following day, his 4 day twice-daily lecture series begins, and then on Thursday morning July 24th we have a real nice treat: a long life celebration to offer up best wishes to HH for many, many more years of his earthly life to come. Definitely looking forward to this!!

a real treat

As fate would have it, the Dalai Lama is coming to a neighboring state this summer. I have booked my tickets for the public talk, three day lecture series and one day celebration, so I might reach this goal pretty soon. Fingers crossed.

I also want to actually meet His Holiness, preferably at his residence in Dharamsala, but this for obvious reasons is a separate goal. :)

I knew he was funny, but I didn’t expect to laugh so much.

we are very excited!

He’s so wonderful to see and hear. We even ate Tibetian food after the lecture. It was a great day!

Can’t wait! ;-)

My friend that I’m going with is arranging a Tibetian dinner for all of us in Bloomington after we see the Dalai Lama. How cool is that?