Although he is my most famous neighbour, as yet, the Dalai Lama hasn´t come round to “borrow” some sugar. And despite my regular visits to local Tibetan restaurants and koras around his back garden – not even a glimpse!
Most people make do with attending his regular teachings in Dharamsala, or indeed around the World. However, for those seeking a private audience with HH Dalai Lama, you should be warned that due to medical advise, HHDL has been asked to minimize these. Of course if you are a Tibetan refugee fresh from the trails of Tibet, you are guaranteed a meeting, although there are sometimes 80 exiles or more attending these.
So, although reduced in number, audiences are still possible. Requests for private audiences are carefully screened and studied. Applicants are asked to provide detailed information on themselves as well as the specific reasons why they want to meet His Holiness. Private audiences are usually scheduled three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. In general requests for individual meetings need to be made far in advance. It is clearly stated “he is unable to entertain requests made at short notice”.
What you ask the Dalai Lama I wouldn´t know. There is quite a cool documentary, “10 Questions For The Dalai Lama” which follows Rick Ray who searches for the ideal 10 questions to ask in a 45 minute one-to-one audience.
Send in your application to ohhdl@dalailama.com
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