New patron for children's charity

HIS Holiness, the Dalai Lama has agreed to become Patron of Children in Crossfire after welcoming 'his hero' Richard Moore to his place of residence in Dharamsala.

At the invite of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, Richard Moore visited him where he has lived in exile for the last 50 years in Dharamsala. Richard and His Holiness spoke to a packed venue of over 2,500 Tibetan children this week as the Tibetan spiritual leader said that future generations would draw inspiration from Moore's spirit of forgiveness and compassion.

"It is my hope that the spirit of forgiveness and compassion you have revealed can be passed on from generation to generation," Dalai Lama said.

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It was 10 years ago, on a visit to Londonderry, that His Holiness first met Richard and to come to Dharamsala to share his story with Tibetan refugee children. Speaking from Dharamsala, Richard said 'I never believed it would actually happen. It has been a wonderful experience and the Tibetan people are among the most peaceful and compassionate in the world'.

As the Dalai Lama introduced Richard he said: "He has an indomitable spirit. He is a real practitioner of compassion, and a living example of peace, he is my hero."

Richard, on behalf of Children in Crossfire, asked His Holiness to become patron of the charity that he founded in 1996. His holiness reportedly said "it would be an honour".

On Wednesday His Holiness told Richard Moore: "The example you have set is of benefit in personal and international relations. This is non-violence in action".

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