IP: Dalai Lama's reaction

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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> Date: Sun, 16 Sep 2001 20:35:24 -0700
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> From: Dan Lynch <dan () lynch com>
> Subject: Dalai Lama's reaction
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> Dave, the gentleness of his entreaty is powerful and calmly coercive. 
> Would that we all were made of the same fabric.
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> Dan
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> 1. The Dalai Lama's letter to the President of the United States of America
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> Your Excellency,
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> I am deeply shocked by the terrorist attacks that took place involving four
> apparently hijacked aircrafts and the immense devastation these caused. It
> is a terrible tragedy that so many innocent lives have been lost and it
> seems unbelievable that anyone would choose to target the World Trade Center
> in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. We are deeply saddened.
> On behalf of the Tibetan people I would like to convey our deepest
> condolence and solidarity with the American people during this painful time.
> Our prayers go out to the many who have lost their lives, those who have
> been injured and the many more who have been traumatized by this senseless
> act of violence. I am attending a special prayer for the United States and
> it's people at our main temple today.
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> I am confident that the United States as a great and powerful nation will be
> able to overcome this present tragedy. The American people have shown their
> resilience, courage and determination when faced with such difficult and sad
> situation.
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> It may seem presumptuous on my part, but I personally believe we need to
> think seriously whether a violent action is the right thing to do and in the
> greater interest of the nation and people in the long run. I believe
> violence will only increase the cycle of violence. But how do we deal with
> hatred and anger, which are often the root causes of such senseless
> violence? This is a very difficult question, especially when it concerns a
> nation and we have certain fixed conceptions of how to deal with such
> attacks. I am sure that you will make the right decision.
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> With my prayers and good wishes
> The Dalai Lama
> September 12, 2001
> Dharamsala, India
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