Nelson warms to gentel spirit; Fine humour marks Dalai Lama's visit

From: The Nelson Mail | Date: May 30, 2002| Author: STAFF, Reporters | Copyright information

Although the Dalai Lama is an important world leader with heavy political and spiritual responsibilities that doesn't stop him enjoying the humorous sight of someone clambering about in the wrong shoes.

Chandrakirti Centre co-director and tour co-ordinator Bruce Farley was in a rush to leave the newly consecrated meditation hall in Upper Moutere yesterday morning to drive the Dalai Lama back into Nelson, but outside the door he was confronted with hundreds of shoes.

After frant...