DHARAMSHALA, November 2: Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama today left his exile hometown of Dharamshala for a ten-day visit to Japan, during which he is scheduled to hold a series of public talks, teachings, and discussions with scientists.
The Dalai Lama is scheduled to begin his visit from the city of Yokohama with a public teaching on Geshe Langri Thangpa’s Eight Verses of Training the Mind (lojong tsik gyema), followed by a talk on Optimism in the Face of Adversity at the Yokohama Pacific Hall on November 4.
Travelling to Tokyo, the 77-year-old Tibetan leader will then take part in a two-day dialogue on Buddhist Inner Science and External Science with Japanese scientists, monks and Buddhist scholars on November 6-7.
In the southern island region of Okinawa, where he last visited in 2010, the Dalai Lama will give a public talk on The Strength to Overcome Difficulties and Talk to the Future Younger Generation on November 11.
On the final leg of the tour, His Holiness will then return to Tokyo and participate in a symposium on Ancient and Modern Wisdom of Healing: Balancing Body and Mind in the afternoon organised by the Human Values Institute on November 13.
His Holiness last visited Japan in 2011 to provide solace and encouragement to the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that left over 20,000 people dead. He travelled to some of the worst hit areas, offering prayers and meeting with people.
The Dalai Lama travels extensively around the world promoting human values, teaching Buddhism and, advocating for Tibetan rights.
Last month, His Holiness concluded a fortnight’s visit to the United States, during which he travelled across six states, interacting with the public, giving public talks, and teachings.
