Dalai Lama Inspired Reflections on Family Peace and Compassion
On Saturday, I was fortunate to be in the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Greek Theatre, on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley. The event was sponsored by the American Himalayan Foundation, and we were told our attendance made it possible for this amazing organization to build another school in the region. I had suffered through a high fever all week and was not sure I could make the trip to see His Holiness, but through the hospitality and kindness of good friends, I made the trip.
My reaction to seeing the Dalai Lama reminded me of my first experience at the circus as a young child. I know this may seem like a strange analogy, but when faced with beauty, I cry. When the elephants entered the circus tent, I cried as a child. I cried when they left. My mother asked me why, and I said, “Elephants are beautiful.” When the Dalai Lama came on stage at the Greek Theatre, I cried. When he left I cried. His Holiness emodies everything that is beautiful in humans.
