Unfortunately, the spots and the wait list were filled by the time I got the reply. Just to clarify, I got the e-mail from HUHC on the 8th, and I sent out a request on the 8th. That was really quick, if I do say so myself! I never expected the tickets to go as fast as they did; I'd expect that from a Yankees game or something, but to see the Dalai Lama? College students surprise me every day.
Any blogger here nab a ticket fast enough to see his holiness in Radio City Music Hall? If you did, can you please give us a post synopsis when you return? Thanks in advance.
- Jesse P.
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I too am on the waiting list. Considering we are all honors college kids and there were only 20 positions open for all of honors college and considering the amount of oppurtunities you would have to actually see him, I'm not surprised at all. But agreed about the synopsis thing, that would be great.
I have to take some heat for ordering only 20 tickets. I surely understimated HUHC student interest on this one! Here's some good news though. This may not be the only chance you have to see the Dalai Lama during your time at Hofstra. Watch the local news for the next month or so. I can't say more at this point. ;-)
I got the incredible opportunity to attend the Dalai Lama's lecture, and it was an enlightening experience. He was introduced by Richard Gere, which was really cool. And then he spoke on everything from the study of religion and religious tolerance to prosperity to internal and external peace. I think I speak for all in attendance when I say it was not what I expected. He was a funny down-to-earth little old man, and he kept cracking jokes and then chuckling to himself. He even dismissed a question, saying "that's a silly question. I'm not answering it, what's the next one?" It was entertaining and inspiring and anyone who ever has the chance to see him should absolutely go for it.
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