It was an honor to co-chair the summit “Fostering Universal Ethics & Compassion Through Museums” held in India, Oct. 28-Nov.1, 2018, and again be in the presence of The 14th Dalai Lama. His Holiness’ humility combined with His thought-provoking insights were inspirational. What an incredible experience spending 3 ½ days with 29 museum-related, multi-disciplinary visionaries from throughout North America in such a collaborative and nurturing atmosphere.
Please click here to watch a short video containing excerpts of The Dalai Lama’s comments and reflections from some delegates. For those interested in viewing the entire audience with the Dalai Lama please click here.
Reconnecting with The 14th Dalai Lama
His Holiness with the Museum Summit Participants
Private Audience with the 14th Dalai Lama
It was a tremendous honor for the Honorable Mayor Nancy McFarlane and myself to represent North Carolina’s capital city, Raleigh, during a private audience with The Dalai Lama at His World Headquarters in Dharamsala, India. We are very pleased His Holiness is considering a visit when He resumes traveling to the United States.
The 14th Dalai Lama’s gracious welcome to Jon Kolkin & Mayor McFarlane
Mayor McFarlane & Jon Kolkin Receiving Stupa Gifts from the 14th Dalai Lama