Friday, May 11, 2001--
Utahns gathered by the thousands for the first public meetings with the Dalai Lama on Friday. The sell-out crowds listened to thoughts on what he calls "Ethics for the New Millennium."
Religion Specialist Carole Mikita was there.
Access her video report
Thursday, May 10, 2001--
Dalai Lama: "ONCE YOU ACCEPT RELIGION, THEN YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IT PROPERLY, SINCERELY."
The Dalai Lama makes an historic trip to Utah.
It is
not to change people's minds about religion, but to
promote peace and understanding.
The man revered by millions-- a Nobel Prize winner
-- the Dalai Lama, offered his first greetings to Utahns.
He's holding an inter-faith meeting at Abravanel
Hall Friday morning. The message is not just one of
religion, but Tibetan Culture and individual happiness.
Judging by ticket response, many Utahns are drawn to
the man and his message.
The Dalai Lama arrived at the airport with his
trademark smile and bow, and emphasized the
importance of every community's religious traditions.
Dalai Lama: "MY BELIEF IS EACH
NATION, EACH PEOPLE, EACH AREA,
THEY HAVE THEIR OWN TRADITIONS."
Utah's Governor and LDS Church Leaders welcomed
him as a visiting dignitary.
He also comforted young
patients at Primary Children's Medical Center. Here,
he reaffirmed the message that inner peace promotes
well being.
"THEY CONFIRMED THAT FOR HEALTH AND
ALSO TO CURE ILLNESS, THAT PEACE OF
MIND IS VERY ESSENTIAL AND HUMAN
AFFECTION IS VERY ESSENTIAL."
As he speaks over the next two days, there likely
won't be many empty seats. People quickly snatched
up 30,000 tickets.
Rt. Rev. Carolyn Tanner
Irish/Bishop Episcopal Diocese of
Utah: "IT'S VERY POWERFUL TO BE IN
THE PRESENCE OF SOMEONE WHO IS NOT
AFRAID. AND HE DOES NOT PLAY GAMES
AND HE DOESN'T HAVE AN IMAGE THAT
HAS TO DEFEND."
"AS I TOLD SOME OTHER STUDENTS, IT
ONLY POINTS TO THE GOOD KARMA THAT
THIS WHOLE AREA HAS."
But when asked what draws such widespread
interest, even the Dalai Lama jokes.
"I DON'T KNOW. I BELIEVE NOTHING
SPECIAL.. MY TEACHING OR MY
OPINION."
"THE TIBETAN CULTURE HELP TO
DEVELOP CERTAIN KIND OF PEACEFUL
ATTITUDES, TOWARDS ONESELF,
TOWARDS FELLOW HUMAN BEING."
While he's in town, he'll address some of those issues
we already heard, and try to raise awareness about
the plight of Tibet.
We're told the money raised from
the 30,000 tickets will go to humanitarian causes.
Public Speaking Schedule
- Friday, May 11, 2001, 11:00 am
Interfaith Service, Abravanel Hall
Ticket holders must plan to arrive at 8:30 a.m. to allow enough
time for security screening.
- Friday, May 11, 12:30 pm
Benefit Luncheon, Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown
- Friday, May 11, 5:00 pm
Public Talk: "Ethics for the New Millennium", Huntsman Center, University of Utah
Ticket holders must plan to arrive at 3:00 pm to allow enough
time for security screening.
- Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am
Buddhist Teaching: The Practice of "Six Perfections", Huntsman Center, University of Utah
Ticket holders must plan to arrive at 7:00 am to allow enough
time for security screening.
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Saturday, May 12, 2:30 pm
Dalai Lama receives "Excellence in Ethics Award" and speaks about his new book; McKay Events Center, UVSC
This will be broadcast live over the internet at www.uvsc.edu/broadcast/
