From Matteo Mecacci, ICT <[email protected]>
Subject Comfort and strength from the Dalai Lama
Date March 30, 2020 9:37 PM
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The Dalai Lama's message of compassion, strength and hope to all those who are
affected by the COVID-19 pandemic



Dear John,

We are all living in uncertain and therefore difficult times right now. So, this
morning when I woke up and checked my phone, I was happy to see that His
Holiness the Dalai Lama had sent out a message of compassion, strength and hope
to all those who are affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

I want to share that message with you as a member of our community of compassion
- as I am sure you agree with me that we can turn to the wisdom of His Holiness
for comfort t, especially in times like these.

I hope that, like me, you find these words calming and inspiring.


A Special Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama

My dear brothers and sisters,
I am writing these words in response to repeated requests from many people around the world.
Today, we are passing through an exceptionally difficult time due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to this, further problems confront humanity such as extreme climate change.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my admiration and gratitude to governments
across the world, including the Government of India, for the steps they are taking to meet these challenges.

Ancient Indian tradition describes the creation, abiding and destruction of worlds over time.
Among the causes of such destruction are armed conflict and disease, which seems to accord with
what we are experiencing today. However, despite the enormous challenges we face, living beings,
including humans, have shown a remarkable ability to survive.

No matter how difficult the situation may be, we should employ science and human ingenuity
with determination and courage to overcome the problems that confront us.
Faced with threats to our health and well-being, it is natural to feel anxiety and fear.
Nevertheless, I take great solace in the following wise advice to examine the problems before us:
If there is something to be done—do it, without any need to worry;
if there’s nothing to be done, worrying about it further will not help.

Everyone at present is doing their best to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
I applaud the concerted efforts of nations to limit the threat.
In particular, I appreciate the initiative India has taken with other
[South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation] countries to set up
an emergency fund and an electronic platform to exchange information,
knowledge and expertise to tackle the spread of Covid-19.
This will serve as a model for dealing with such crises in future as well.

I understand that as a result of the necessary lockdowns across the world,
many people are facing tremendous hardship due to a loss of livelihood.
For those with no stable income life is a daily struggle for survival.
I earnestly appeal to all concerned to do everything possible to care for
the vulnerable members of our communities.

I offer special gratitude to the medical staff—doctors, nurses and other support personnel—
who are working on the frontline to save lives at great personal risk.
Their service is indeed compassion in action.

With heartfelt feelings of concern for my brothers and sisters around the world who are
passing through these difficult times, I pray for an early end to this pandemic
so that your peace and happiness may soon be restored.

With my prayers,
Dalai Lama



John, though coronavirus has forced workplaces to
close all around us, we at ICT are doing our best to continue to work from home
to support the Tibetan people and serve His Holiness’ vision. You can stay up to
date on our efforts at www.savetibet.org [[link removed]] .

I hope that you and your loved ones are healthy and safe, and I thank you for
your ongoing commitment to supporting actions of compassion during this
difficult time.

In solidarity,

Matteo Mecacci
President





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