His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits Basel in October 2008
Zurich, 29 May 2008 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give Tibetan Buddhist teachings and a public talk in Basel from 10 - 12 October 2008. This visit has been planned since 2006 and is the 22nd visit to Switzerland by the Tibetan leader and Nobel Peace Laureate.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give 2 days Buddhist teachings on The Middle Stages of Meditation and The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Boddhisattva on 10 - 11 October. The commentaries provide a practical guide to overcome negativity and also explains how to develop positive attitudes in challenging situations. These teachings are truly timeless and universal.
The Tibetan Communities in Europe who have invited His Holiness the Dalai Lama will offer His Holiness a long life (Tenshug) ceremony on 12 October morning. Tibetans consider the offering of "Tenshug" to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as very auspicious and special occasion for expressing their eternal gratitude and support to His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his leadership. The recent tragic events in Tibet is a testimony of the Tibetan people in Tibet's desire for freedom, dignity and a return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Tibet despite almost 49 years of Chinese occupation of Tibet. The life of His Holiness and the future of the Tibetan people with > its unique culture are therefore directly connected.
On 12 October afternoon (Sunday) His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a public talk on Ethical act - A happy life.
The three day event will place in the Messe Hall in Basel Switzerland. There will be translations in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish.
Tickets for the teachings including Tenshug can be purchased by visiting www.dalailama2008.ch. Tickets for the public talk on 12 October 2008 will be available at the later date.
N.B. Press accreditation will be available from mid-June 2008.
Contact: press@dalailama2008.ch
www.dalailama2008.ch
Mr. Kalsang CHOKTENG, spokesman
+41 79 577 18 00
Mr. Jigme RIBI, media coordinator
+41 79 705 69 39
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