His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, arrived at the State Capitol
Photo courtesy: Senate Republican Caucus


June 21, 2016 - SACRAMENTO – Yesterday, the California State Legislature welcomed His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, to the State Capitol. This is His Holiness' first visit to Sacramento as part of his public tour of the United States that began in Orange County, California and will end in Indiana later this month.

The Dalai Lama speaks to a Joint Session of the CA State Legislature 6.20.16 from CA Senate Republican Caucus on Vimeo.

The Tibetan spiritual leader arrived to the State Capitol and made a brief public appearance on the West Steps before making his remarks to members of the state Senate and Assembly. The spiritual leader addressed members of the joint Legislature in the Assembly chambers on the topics of compassion, the environment, and ethical leadership.

"I was honored to join my colleagues in welcoming His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the State Capitol and hear him speak about human kindness. The Dalai Lama is an inspiring and renowned leader, and this is a historic visit for our state Legislature. I commend my colleague Senator Janet Nguyen’s efforts to help make all this possible,” said Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield).

“Today is a historic day for the California Legislature. His Holiness the Dalai Lama carries with him a message of compassion and kindness that I believe everyone can benefit from irrespective of their religious affiliation,” said Senator Janet Nguyen (R-Garden Grove). “After meeting His Holiness last year, I am honored that he accepted my invitation to address a special convention of the California State Legislature and grateful for his contributions to the culture of the State of California.”
Source: CSSRC