Today, I had the profound honor of meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama @DalaiLama, a global beacon of peace, compassion, and wisdom, and the spiritual leader of Tibet. I traveled all the way to the private monastery of His Holiness in Dharamshala, India, a hillside city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh where the Tibetan government-in-exile also lives. In a world filled with division and chaos, sitting down with the Dalai Lama was truly inspiring. His calm presence, deep insights on inner peace, and unwavering commitment to non-violence left a lasting impact on me. It is truly incredible that at the fragile age of 90 years old, the Dalai Lama is still standing firm against threats to freedom and human dignity, values that resonate deeply in these turbulent times. Meeting someone who has dedicated his life to promoting harmony and service to others while facing lifelong immense challenges and threats from the Chinese Communist Party was a reminder that true strength comes from kindness, compassion, resilience, and moral clarity. Grateful for this rare, once in a lifetime and meaningful private encounter that I will cherish for the rest of my life. May the Dalai Lama’s message of compassion and service to others continue to guide us all. 🙏
