Dalai Lama 2007 visit

Post by **Friday** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:56 pm

HH The Dalai Lama is visiting again in June this year.

Melbourne is getting a few days of talks and teachings again which is ace.

More info on it here: http://www.dalailama.org.au

Anyone go to any of the teachings last year? Planning on going this year?

My Mum was telling me they're working with the Aust Conservation Foundation to make the whole tour carbon neutral which is cool. Big ups to that!

SoulWhiteMan · Post by **SoulWhiteMan** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 4:57 pm

i'm not going, but I love his "Paradox of our age" statement

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:06 pm

looks interesting

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:19 pm

Friday wrote:HH The Dalai Lama is visiting again in June this year.

Melbourne is getting a few days of talks and teachings again which is ace.

More info on it here: http://www.dalailama.org.au

Anyone go to any of the teachings last year? Planning on going this year?

My Mum was telling me they're working with the Aust Conservation Foundation to make the whole tour carbon neutral which is cool. Big ups to that!

Thinking of signing up for a Volunteer for this tour

. Tickets are sold as a package only (4 techings). I'd only able to attend 3 max and $300 is a big call for me at the moment.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:22 pm

GM has met the Dalai Lama

For absolute serious

Post by **Friday** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:28 pm

me too gnatty

fiwi

i can check out with my mum some info on volunteering if you want? she's on the organisation comittee and going on the whole tour etc

i reckon i'm going to take a few days off work and go to the bendigo and geelong teachings as well as the 3 days in melb. will be good.

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:31 pm

Friday wrote:me too gnatty

fiwi i can check out with my mum some info on volunteering if you want? she's on the organisation comittee and going on the whole tour etc

Awesome babe.. yes please.

Post by **Friday** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:44 pm

i'll check it out with her and email ya

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 5:50 pm

Friday wrote:i'll check it out with her and email ya

ok lady. i already sent an email to them as well btw

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:41 pm

Tell him I said hi!

Lauer · Post by **Lauer** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 6:50 pm

I would be interested in volunteering too, hopefully i would have time.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

grooki · Post by **grooki** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 12:03 am

he is one of the only major world leaders who i think i can respect, i think i will try n go

Post by **Friday** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:27 pm

hey fiwi, lauer... my mum said best just to go direct through the volunteer coordinator people (which is who i guess you've emailed already fiwi?). lauer the details are [email protected] or ring 9579 7955

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:30 pm

Friday wrote:hey fiwi, lauer... my mum said best just to go direct through the volunteer coordinator people (which is who i guess you've emailed already fiwi?). lauer the details are [email protected] or ring 9579 7955

cheers lady. got an email back from them today

Lauer · Post by **Lauer** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:37 pm

Just checked the times and i can't do it. Cheers for the info though.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:37 pm

just wondering.....

what does he need volunteers for? what exactly would you be doing?

almax · Post by **almax** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:40 pm

Ive met him too! bitch owes me money....

nah but i have, im serial, met him in Nepal about 10 years ago

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:41 pm

breaksRbest wrote:just wondering.....

what does he need volunteers for? what exactly would you be doing?

Lots of things.....

___ Accounting/Bookkeeping ___ Handyman (Carpentry etc)
___ Back Stage/ Production ___ Interpreter (Specify Language)
___ Box Office ___ Ushers, Patrollers etc
___ Data Entry/Database ___ Marketing Administration
___ Distributing Tour Information ___ Merchandise Stalls (assisting)
___ Driving ___ Office-Clerical/Administration/MS Package/Web
___ Electrician (Licensed) ___ Photographer
___ Floristry ___Volunteering at Venue
___ Food/ Catering/ Serving/ Selling ___ Fundraising

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:43 pm

fair enough.

he must make a frikkin fortune if all that is volunteered.

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:44 pm

breaksRbest wrote:fair enough.

he must make a frikkin fortune if all that is volunteered.

The Dali Lama would have less money than any of us actually

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:46 pm

not trying to be a cynic, but where does the $100 per head, per teaching go if he doesn't get it?

Post by **Friday** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:48 pm

Every dollar raised will go into the running of the tour. Excess funds will be used to support Tibetan communities in exile.

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:48 pm

breaksRbest wrote:not trying to be a cynic, but where does the $100 per head, per teaching go if he doesn't get it?

hehe.. Friday is probably better informed.. But if i was top guess i would say it goes back into making sure he can continue his work... i.e. cover his costs of travel etc

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:51 pm

Friday wrote:
Excess funds will be used to support Tibetan communities in exile.

well, that's o.k then

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:57 pm

breaksRbest wrote:not trying to be a cynic, but where does the $100 per head, per teaching go if he doesn't get it?

Its a fair question. cause you'd think he might try and make his gigs a little more affordable. Or can only wealtyh people partake in his teachings?

Post by **Friday** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:08 pm

there are lots of free, open to the public, as always.

the teachings are much smaller and much more in depth buddhism teachings rather than the talks which are normally more about tibet and it's plight and bits of general buddhist philosophy.

Post by **breaksRbest** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 5:09 pm

yeah, apparently you can only benefit from infinite wisdom if you have infinite funds

The Perpetual One · Post by **The Perpetual One** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 12:10 am

stovequeen wrote:
breaksRbest wrote:just wondering.....

what does he need volunteers for? what exactly would you be doing?
Lots of things.....

___ Accounting/Bookkeeping ___ Handyman (Carpentry etc)
___ Back Stage/ Production ___ Interpreter (Specify Language)
___ Box Office ___ Ushers, Patrollers etc
___ Data Entry/Database ___ Marketing Administration
___ Distributing Tour Information ___ Merchandise Stalls (assisting)
___ Driving ___ Office-Clerical/Administration/MS Package/Web
___ Electrician (Licensed) ___ Photographer
___ Floristry ___Volunteering at Venue
___ Food/ Catering/ Serving/ Selling ___ Fundraising

I'm sorry, merchandise stalls!?!?!??!

Is he moving into stuffed toys?

cha_chaos · Post by **cha_chaos** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 6:36 pm

should be awesome, loved seeing him the last time he was in town, can't wait

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:27 pm

Why are you praising this guy!?! Isn't he the one who kept those children in cages and harvested them for their blood?

Blaxter · Post by **Blaxter** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 7:32 pm

Hardy wrote:Why are you praising this guy!?! Isn't he the one who kept those children in cages and harvested them for their blood?

But he breeds the purest white goats from an ancient gene pool. That's why they annexed his homeland, but he was one step ahead of the communists and used trading boats loaned by the Dutch East India company to transport his beloved cattle to a secret place across the border from Pakistan. The man is a legend.

Post by **Friday** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:34 am

For those interested in attending the public talk the weekend....

Melbourne - Sat 9th June
3 - 4.30pm

FREE- Non Ticketed
Public Talk â€˜Universal Responsibilityâ€™

MC Labour Park at Princes Park Stadium, Carlton North

Hatsudai · Post by **Hatsudai** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:42 am

Hardy wrote:Why are you praising this guy!?! Isn't he the one who kept those children in cages and harvested them for their blood?

I'm sorry but that is the funniest thing I have read this year!

stovequeen · Post by **stovequeen** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:49 am

Friday wrote:For those interested in attending the public talk the weekend....

Melbourne - Sat 9th June
3 - 4.30pm

FREE- Non Ticketed
Public Talk â€˜Universal Responsibilityâ€™

MC Labour Park at Princes Park Stadium, Carlton North

wahhh.. his trip bad timing for me now

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 9:33 am

Friday wrote:For those interested in attending the public talk the weekend....

Melbourne - Sat 9th June
3 - 4.30pm

FREE- Non Ticketed
Public Talk â€˜Universal Responsibilityâ€™

MC Labour Park at Princes Park Stadium, Carlton North

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:05 am

Wicked. My Mums wants to go to the Mind body and Spirit festival tomorrow, so I might surprise her with a Dalai Lama visit after

Post by **Friday** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:10 am

i'd be there early if you can guys...

the sydney and perth events where also free but the venues insisted on 'ticketing' them in advance so they could control the number of people etc. they 'sold out' tens of thousands of tickets in minutes the day they were released...

downtime · Post by **downtime** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:28 am

Some more info on the the man and his activities

http://www.theage.com.au/news/business/ ... 10290.html

diode · Post by **diode** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 12:57 pm

they're working with the Aust Conservation Foundation to make the whole tour carbon neutral which is cool. Big ups to that!

So no one's going to turn up?

almax · Post by **almax** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:37 pm

diode wrote:
they're working with the Aust Conservation Foundation to make the whole tour carbon neutral which is cool. Big ups to that!
So no one's going to turn up?

well John So certainly wont be there...

http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/ ... 12530.html

cant believe he is snubbing him again, i would have thought he would make an effort after his recent shite with the council

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 7:18 pm

diode wrote:
they're working with the Aust Conservation Foundation to make the whole tour carbon neutral which is cool. Big ups to that!
So no one's going to turn up?

HAHAHAHAHA!

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:40 pm

once again, for gnatty:

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:19 pm

I went, it was great.

elysium · Post by **elysium** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:50 pm

Mum went and randomly got seats second from the front. She said the MC guy who introduced him was loud and embarassingly animated, but that the man himself was very laid back and humorous.

apophenian · Post by **apophenian** » Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:14 pm

Dalai Lama wrote:I beat them both!

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:56 pm

Didn't end up going but saw a smidgen of it on the news that night. I love his quip about the rash on the back of his neck

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