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The Dalai Lama Visits Washington, DC in July 2011

Wednesday July 6, 2011
His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra for World Peace ritual in Washington, DC from July 6 - 16, 2011 at the Verizon Center. A free event - "A Talk for World Peace" will also be presented by the Dalai Lama on Saturday July 9, 2011 at 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The Dalai Lama will share his personal views on world peace and the audience will have an opportunity to ask His Holiness questions. Public access to the West Lawn opens at 7 a.m. Space is limited so arrive early. Lawn seating only (no chairs). Public transportation is highly recommended. The closest Metro stations are Union Station and Capitol South.

The Capital Area Tibetan Association (CATA) welcomes all those who wish to join in this historic event, which is offered with the heartfelt motivation to inspire harmonious relationships and abiding peace in the hearts of all the people of the world. The Dalai Lama has given the Kalachakra teachings to over 1.5 million people around the world. This is a rare opportunity to act in harmony to promote the strength of compassion and wisdom, so urgently needed in today's world.

The Dalai Lama, along with monks and senior lamas, will conduct rituals which prepare and consecrate the venue during the first seven days. These include the chanting of prayers and the creation of the sand mandala. A highlight of the Kalachakra for World Peace will be three days of teachings by the Dalai Lama, presenting the foundations of Buddhist thought on July 9 - 11. The Kalachakra Ritual Dance will take place on July 12, followed by three days of actual Empowerment from July 13 - 15. On the final day, July 16, the Kalachakra for World Peace 2011 will close with a ceremony offering prayers for the long life of the Dalai Lama and a long-life blessing will be given to all in attendance. Multiple ticket packages are on sale through Ticketmaster.com. Premium seats may also be available through TicketsNow.com. For additional information please visit www.kalachakra2011.com.

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