Dalai Lama Conference and Talks

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will visit New Orleans and participate in a conference and two talks. The conference, "Resilience: Strength Through Compassion and Connection," will also feature Margaret Wheatley, world-renowned author and speaker, and Dr. Richard J. Davidson, famed professor of psychology and psychiatry. It will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16, and 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 17, at the center.

The first talk, "Strength Through Compassion," will be from 1:30 p.m.… Show more to 4 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the center. The second talk, "Strength Through Connection," will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave.


The event will also feature a Tibetan Bazaar and Sand Mandala Thursday and Friday. The Tulane School of Social Work will present the conference and talks. Tickets and more information are available at http://www.dalailamanola.com.

Show less