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Peter Slipper co-hosts Dalai Lama in Canberra
Member for Fisher and Deputy Speaker Peter Slipper has co-hosted
a visit by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Parliament House in
Canberra.
Mr Slipper is co-convenor of the All-Party Parliamentary Group
for Tibet, which includes Labor MP Michael Danby MP, Greens
Senator Bob Brown and Independent Senator Nick Xenophon.
“This has been a great opportunity with over ninety Members and
Senators to meet the Dalai Lama and listen to his message of
tolerance and respect,” Mr Slipper said.
“People of all faiths and backgrounds can learn from someone who
has undergone the challenges of dispossession, persecution and
suffering that he has, yet is still able to maintain a happy and
positive outlook on life.”
Mr Slipper greeted His Holiness at Parliament House and guided
him through the House to the various meetings and events
including private meetings with the Leader of the Opposition, Hon
Tony Abbott MP, the Leader of the National Party the Hon Warren
Truss MP and the Leader of the Greens, Senator Bob Brown and a
Media conference with the Canberra press gallery. It was a
pity the Prime Minister did not meet with His Holiness.
They also attended a religious leaders prayer event held in the
Main Committee room with 300 attendees, co-hosted an intimate
luncheon with the members of the Australian Parliamentary Group
for Tibet and sat on the panel for a formal reception with
members of Parliament, Senators and Diplomatic Corps.
Mr Slipper then guided His Holiness to the House of
Representatives Chamber where he was formally recognised by the
Speaker of the Parliament.
It was a moving moment when all of the Members of Parliament
looked up to acknowledge His Holiness in the gallery.
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