ITIHAAS
ANNUAL ADDRESS
by
HIS HOLINESS the DALAI LAMA
DATE: 6TH FEBRUARY 2017
VENUE: CONVENT OF JESUS & MARY, NEW DELHI
As part of its journey to create and nurture leadership in the field of cultural heritage, ITIHAAS looks outward towards the child. The annual address by His Holiness the Dalai Lama provided an opportunity for school children to interact with the world?s most prominent and influential thought leader.
St Columba's School was represented by 21 students from Classes 9 & 10 of the Middle Section. The enthusiasm of the students was infectious as they showed no signs of weariness despite having spent the better part of Sunday 5th February 2017 at the Platinum Jubilee carnival at school.
The Dalai Lama immediately connected with the young audience when he waved to them with childlike glee. He spoke on the importance of compassion and warm heartedness to deal with any situation and advised the youngsters to control their anger. He then answered some questions which the students posed ? displaying a practical wisdom.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama won the hearts of all present with his impish charm as he recalled anecdotes from his childhood to show the importance of a mother?s love and attention in the formative years of a child's life.
The Dalai Lama came across as a humane, approachable people?s own spiritual leader.
