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September 11, 2003
Missed him in Bloomington
One day I'm sure I'll regret letting several opportunities to see the man pass me by.
Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Dalai Lama Assesses Iraq, Afghan Wars:
The Tibetan Buddhist leader, who is on a five-city, 20-day tour of the United States that is timed to coincide with the Sept. 11 anniversary, called on Americans to channel their lingering grief ``into a source of inner strength.''``Big, unthinkable tragedies happen,'' he said. ``Now, instead of keeping that and developing hatred or sense of revenge, instead of that, think long-term. The negative event, try to transform into a source of inner strength.''
He likened the terrorist attacks to Tibetans' struggle to reclaim their country from Chinese rule. Communist troops took over Tibet in 1951, and the Dalai Lama fled in 1959 during a failed uprising. He now lives in India.
``In my own case, many experiences of unthinkable situations have happened, but we never lose our hope. We never let negative emotions (rule), so that's immense benefit - including my own health,'' said the Dalai Lama, who was hospitalized last year with stomach ailments. ``More peace (of) mind, more calm mind, more compassionate mind - very good for my health!'' he said with a hearty laugh.
If I was going to do a 9/11 remembrance post, this would be it.
This latest tour started in San Francisco earlier this month, followed by the stop in Bloomington mentioned in the title, the current one in D.C., and has "final stops will be Boston and New York."
Interesting bit from a Voice of America piece about the meeting:
The meeting with the Dalai Lama was a late addition to President Bush's public schedule, and was formally announced only one hour before it took place.
Anyone want to bother speculating about why?
Didn't think so.
Posted by Aaron at September 11, 2003 09:13 AM
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My answer: George W. is China's bitch. (Just like his daddy)
Posted by: ronn at September 11, 2003 07:38 PM