Letter from Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Elie Wiesel regarding a book for the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday

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Letter from Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Elie Wiesel regarding a book for the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday

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January 11, 2013

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A letter from Tempa Tsering, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, to Mr. Elie Wiesel, dated January 11, 2013. The letter informs Mr. Wiesel about the publication of a coffee table book titled "The Dalai Lama, an Ocean of Compassion," which compiles messages from international public figures, including Mr. Wiesel, on the occasion of the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday. As a token of gratitude for Mr. Wiesel's contributions, a complimentary copy of the book is offered.

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New Delhi, Delhi, India

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515 Madison Avenue, Suite 1130, New York, NY, USA

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