France’s first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy arrives to inaugurate the Buddhist Lerab Ling temple with Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
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The exiled Tibetan spiritial leader inaugurated and consecrated the temple at the Buddhist retreat during his 12 day visit to France.
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The Dalai Lama blasted China’s repression of Tibet during his visit to France.
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the Dalai Lama presents a white scarf to France’s first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy.
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The scarves are a Tibetan gesture of hospitality and respect.
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The Dalai Lama also made a speech in English, calling for love to be extended to “all creatures, trees and beautiful things.”
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The Dala Lama’s trip has fueled tensions between Paris and Beijing.
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The Dalai Lama wrapped up his high-profile visit to France by meeting behind closed doors with the French foreign minister following a religious ceremony Friday attended by Bruni-Sarkozy.
