JB promocionando la visita de Dalai Lama en Chicago (2011)

JB durate su discurso de presentación del evento
















y recibiendo una bufanda blanca = bendición de Dalai Lama a su salida al escenario

discurso de Jennifer Beals (17.07.2011)









recibiendo la bendición de Dalai Lama

Taaaaaaan adorable con las manos juntas ,como una niña pequeña, esperando el pañuelo del Dalai Lama.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/6566811-418/dalai-lama-charms-thousands.html#.TiPYXu88ZkA.tweet

Dalai Lama ‘charms’ thousands while offering message of unity
By Mary Houlihan Staff Reporter mhoulihan@suntimes.com July 17, 2011 8:42PM

The Dalai Lama offered a message of compassion and understanding to a mesmerized audience Sunday afternoon at the University of Illinois Chicago Pavilion.

Expanding on his recent book, “Toward a True Kinship of Faiths,” the spiritual leader of Tibet talked about the need to bring people together through religion and not drive them apart.

“The very purpose of different religions is to create inner peace, tolerance, forgiveness and patience,” the Dalai Lama said.

His Holiness’ message resonated with the thousands who packed the arena.

“It’s inspiring to apply his message to your life,” said Victoria Nee, 50. “These are words that everyone should hear.”

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, charmed the audience with his humor and stories. He got a laugh when he admitted that at one time he thought “our religion was the best and other religions were so-so.” But as he met other religious leaders such as Thomas Merton and Mother Teresa, he began to see “the bridge between religions.”

“He is His Holiness but a real person and like one of us,” said Kate Krzycik, 28. “His words are so simple but so powerful and they connect directly to you,”

Actress Jennifer Beals, a practicing Buddhist, was in awe of meeting the spiritual leader. “I’m a bit giddy to be part of this,” she told the audience before telling the story behind the 12 icons representing world religions that decorated the stage.

Under the guidance of artists from Redmoon Theater, the colorful images were designed by interfaith communities each of which created the symbol of another religion other than its own.

The project spoke to “the power of the arts to connect people,” Beals said.

The Dalai Lama also praised Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to abolish the death penalty in Illinois. Even sinners must have “forgiveness, love and compassion,” he said.

Sunday’s event concluded with a stunning rendition of “Amazing Grace” by Buddhist singer Ani Choying, who sang in her native language.

The Dalai Lama’s visit, presented by Wheaton’s Theosophical Society in America, concludes with a panel discussion with Jewish, Islamic and Christian leaders at 9:30 a.m. today at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park.

artículo His Holiness Highlights Need for Religious Harmony at Chicago Public Talk by Theosophical Society
http://www.dalailama.com/news/post/714-his-holiness-highlights-need-for-religious-harmony-at-chicago-public-talk-by-theosophical-society

menciones sobre JB
"........Thereafter, American actress Jennifer Beals introduced the InterFaith ARTreach Collaboration. This initiative resulted in the production of icons by organizations belonging to different religious tradition as their representation of the symbolism of the 12 of the world’s religions. Altogether 200 people worked on these sculptors....."

".....His Holiness first presented Khatas formally to Governor Quinn (giving another to him saying it was for his wife), Jennifer Beals and President Boyd....."

Pat Quinn (Governador de Ilinois), Jennifer Beals y Bill Kurtis (periodista y productor televisivo)

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