His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness about Nepal Earthquake

Dharamsala, HP, India, 26 April 2015 – Expressing great sadness about reports of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal yesterday with the loss of many lives and widespread damage to property, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to the Nepalese Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala.

“The people of Nepal and Tibetans have been neighbours throughout history and many Tibetan refugees live in Nepal. 
I offer my condolences to you and to those who have lost members of their families, friends and their homes in this tragedy.”

He added: “As a token of solidarity with the people of Nepal, I have asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation towards rescue and relief efforts.”
  tibet.net
26/4/15
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