His Holiness the Dalai Lama would wish to visit quake-hit Tibet, says Kalon Tripa

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Tibet.net
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Kalon Tripa Prof Samdhong Rinpoche the book launch organised by Kirti Monastery in Dharamsala

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama was deeply concerned over the situation of Tibetans affected by the earthquake in Kyigudo region of Tibet and if it were possible His Holiness would wish to visit the region, Kalon Tripa Prof Samdhong Rinpoche said during a book launch at Kirti Monastery in Dharamsala today.

Kalon Tripa recalled that His Holiness had espoused a similar desire and feeling of concern during the devastating earthquake which struck China's Sichuan Province in May 2008 which killed around 68,000 people. But the visit could not materialise due to the reality of prevailing situation.

Kalon Tripa said, "There are media reports that the Tibetans who are undergoing untold suffering due to natural calamity in Tibet pray and yearn to get His Holiness the Dalai Lama's blessings. We are greatly moved on hearing such sentiments as if our hearts are pricked by thorn."

Kalon Tripa further said that if the external circumstances became favourable, there would be no difficulty on the part of His Holiness visiting the affected areas at the soonest possible.

However, even if the prospect of the visit appeared like a dream, we could strive and pray that the wishes of the affected Tibetans to meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama could come true, he added.

China's official Xinhua news agency said the death toll has now reached 1144, but some local Tibetans say many more had died.