Dalai Lama in Japan

By Bijender Sharma

Dharamshala,April 10,2008--- His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived today in Japan for a stopover on his way to Seattle in United States, As per information provided by the office of the Dalai Lama, His Holiness will take part in series of lectures during a five-day conference on "Seeds of Compassion", beginning 11 April.2008 The organisers said the five-day conference will provide parents, educators, business and community leaders with an opportunity to better understand the real benefits of compassion, and concrete steps on how to bring compassion into their lives.His Holiness along with a panel of leading researchers will discuss the scientific basis for compassion.The program includes discussions featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the importance of philanthropy in social, emotional and early childhood learning.His Holiness will also participate in concert for compassion.According to organisers, more than 150,000 people are expected to join the conference.