Dalai Lama Shares Message Of Peace, Understanding
BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)- The Dalai Lama visited the University of Colorado Boulder campus on Thursday to share his message of peace and understanding.
The Dalai Lama spoke at the Coors Events Center twice, once in the morning and once in the afternoon to a crowd of thousands.
The Dalai Lama left Tibet in 1959 during an uprising. Since then he has been traveling the world speaking for freedom for the Tibetan people and also for human rights.
The Dalai Lama was introduced by Boulder Mayor Suzanne Jones who gave him a bicycle helmet.
Rep. Jared Polis, a Democrat representing Boulder, also introduced the Dalai Lama who helped drape him in scarves.
The Dalai Lama spoke at length, urging peace rather than disputes over issues like religion.
"One individual becoming more compassionate, more sensible, with a sense of global responsibility," said the Dalai Lama.
There were also traditional Tibetan greetings presented to him during his time in Boulder.
"All the teachings that he taught weren't just for Tibetan people," said one attendee. "They're also for other people because we're dealing with the mind. We're not dealing just with Tibetan-ness."
The Dalai Lama also took time out to don a CU visor while delivering his message.
He also answered questions from the audience about living.
"Peace of mind is a more compassionate mind," said the Dalai Lama.
There was a brief disturbance as some protesters unfurled a banner on the stage but the Dalai Lama didn't let the activity detract from his message.