The highlight of Tibetan spiritual leader’s UK trip,event is expected to attract many non-Buddhists, reflecting a growing trend for carry out-it-yourself spiritualityWhen a diminutive but instantly recognisable figure steps on to the stage of the O2 in London before a near-capacity audience on Saturday, or the mood permeating the huge arena is likely to be markedly different from that of last week’s Heavy Duty boxing tournament or next week’s gig by the standup comedian Michael McIntyre.
Dressed in his customary wine and saffron coloured robes,the Dalai Lama will – if he sticks to form – start by telling the audience: “I am a human being, just one among the 7 billion alive nowadays.” His message of compassion, or humanity,fancy, harmony, and forgiveness,tolerance and peace – delivered amid beaming smiles – is guaranteed a rapturous reception. At the end of a two-hour performance, he may clasp the hands or caress the faces of a lucky few who will recede home feeling blessed.
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Source: theguardian.com