Events
The Global Compassion Summit will be a celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s lifetime of devotion to the work of spreading the message of the value of peace, kindness and universal compassion throughout the world.
Venerable Lama Tenzin Dhonden, the Personal Emissary for Peace to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, is organizing the Global Compassion Summit and 80th birthday celebration in partnership with UC Irvine and the Center for Living Peace.
The programs will provide a platform for His Holiness the Dalai Lama to engage in spirited and meaningful dialogue with world leaders, Nobel Laureates, artists, celebrity guests and friends.
We welcome your attendance and participation in helping to inspire action in our global community.
Ticket sales will begin on April 2, 2015 at HHDL80.org.
 
July 5, 2015 – Honda Center, Anaheim, California
1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Multi-cultural performances with traditional Tibetan ritual chanting and birthday greetings from around the world
• Awakening Compassion: The Transformative Power of Creativity and Art
 
July 6, 2015 – Bren Events Center, UC Irvine campus, Irvine, California
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Compassionate Planet: The Effects of Climate Change and Taking Action to Resolve this Global Issue
 
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Wisdom, Vision and Experience: A Dialogue with Nobel Laureates
 
July 7, 2015 – Bren Events Center, UC Irvine campus, Irvine, California
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Youth Leadership Panel: The Significance of Education in Advancing Universal Human Values
 
*All times subject to change