Historic Kalachakra teachings conclude in Washington, DC
The ten-day Kalachakra ‘Wheel of Time’ teachings wrapped up today in Washington DC with His Holiness the Dalai Lama dismantling the intricate sand mandala constructed by Tibetan monks from the India-based Namgyal monastery over a few days.
Obama welcomes Dalai Lama to China’s anger
US President Barack Obama on Saturday defied warnings from China and welcomed the Dalai Lama to the White House, urging respect for human rights and cultural traditions in Tibet. China immediately lodged a protest and accused Obama of undermining relations between the world’s two largest economies
President Obama assures the Dalai Lama of his ‘genuine concerns’ for Tibet
His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with U.S. President Barack Obama for nearly 45 minutes at the White House on Saturday. AFP quoted the Tibetan spiritual leader as saying that President Obama shared “genuine concerns” about human rights in Tibet.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with President Obama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with President Barack Obama in the Map Room of the White House in Washington DC on July 16, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)