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

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

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November 9, 2010

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Tsering, Tempa
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Wiesel, Elie

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This letter, dated November 9, 2010, is from Tempa Tsering, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, to Mr. Elie Wiesel of The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity. The letter announces His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 75th birthday and proposes a special publication to mark the occasion. This publication will feature 75 paintings depicting the Dalai Lama's life and 75 impressions from individuals who know him. The letter describes the Dalai Lama's multifaceted role as a spiritual and secular leader, emphasizing his advocacy for compassion, universal responsibility, secular ethics, non-violence, and peace. It invites Mr. Wiesel to contribute his views, thoughts, or anecdotes about His Holiness, requesting a submission of less than 300 words by December 31, 2010.

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New Delhi, India
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New York City, NY USA
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