and property as a result of the earthquake that struck Kyigudo (Chinese--Yushu) this morning.We pray for those who have lost their lives in this tragedy and their families and others who have been affected. A special prayer service is being held at the main temple (Tsuglagkhang) here at Dharamsala on their behalf.
It is my hope that all possible assistance and relief work will reach these people. I am also exploring how I, too, can contribute to these efforts.
April 14, 2010
from Tenzin Gyatso: The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: His Holiness Offers his Condolences to the Victims of the Earthquake in Kyigudo
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This time the location of the earthquake, Kyigudo (Chinese: Yushu), lies in Qinghai Province,which happens to be where both the late Panchen Lama and I were born. To fulfill the wishes of many of the people there, I am eager to go there myself to offer them comfort.
In conclusion, I appeal to governments, international aid organisations and other agencies to extend whatever assistance they can to enable the families of those devastated by this tragedy to rebuild their lives. At the same time, I also call on the survivors of this catastrophe to recognise what has happened as the workings of karma and to transform this adversity into something positive, keeping their hopes up and meeting setbacks with courage as they struggle to restore what they have lost. Once again, I pray for those who have lost their lives as well as for the well being of those who have survived.
from Tenzin Gyatso: The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: His Holiness the Dalai Lama Eager to Visit Earthquake Affected Area
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