- 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
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- The Dalai Lama
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