HH Children's Address
What an amazing sight it was to see thousands of kids, a lot of teens, and adults, hooting and hollering for compassion. The children who received blessings from the Dalai Lama were amazing and inspiring, especially those when, faced with remarkable hardship, has bore up under the load and used the experience to further their understand and love for the world - to turn their tragedies into acts of love. The 6 year old girl who is obviously a reincarnated master.

The entire day had a lighter air about it than Sunday, and was just fun to be a part of. Kids raising their hands and supported by their friends to share random acts of compassion and ideas to take HH ideas out into their everyday lives. My favorite - the first participant - who waved her hands over the crowd while saying "I love you all" without embarrassment or hesitation. It was just a lot of fun.

Unlike on Sunday, HH approached the crowd and shook hands with many people. I briefly touched his hand, but was pushed aside by a very enthusiastic Tibetan man. He obviously wanted it more than me.....

Again, there were special silver ticket people, very few of them children. Again, a lovely message of exclusion.