Wednesday, October 24, 2007

"Compassion: The Source of Peace," a public lecture by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet

Date: Oct 27, 2007
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, will present a public lecture, entitled "Compassion: The Source of Peace," as part of his week-long return to Bloomington.

This event is hosted by the IU Office of the President, IU Office of the Vice President for International Affairs, IU Office of the Provost, IU Foundation, the City of Bloomington, Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple of Bloomington, and the Tibetan Cultural Center (founded by the Dalai Lama's eldest brother and IU Professor Emeritus Thubten Norbu in 1979).

Extra security measures will be in place at Assembly Hall that day. Those attending are being asked to arrive by 1 p.m. to pass through security. Large items, including backpacks, large handbags and tote bags will not be permitted.

Gold Circle tickets, located on Court Level and closest to the Dalai Lama, will cost $60. Other general admission tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for IU and college students and those under age 18. Children under three years of age will be admitted free.

To purchase tickets or for more ticket information, call the IU Athletics box office at 812-855-4006 or Ticketmaster at 812-333-9955 or visit http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05003F0AF9258DDB
Location: Assembly Hall, IU Bloomington

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