The Dalai Lama is coming to Seattle for 5 days. Tickets are free, but you have to request them in advance through their website.

APRIL 11–15, 2008, SEATTLE, WA

An unprecedented gathering to engage the hearts and minds of our community by highlighting the vision, science, and programs of early social, emotional, and cognitive learning.

Anchored by the deep wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, this community–focused event will celebrate and explore the relationships, programs and tools that nurture and empower children, families and communities to be compassionate members of society.

Each of the five days 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.

I requested tickets and really really really really really hope to get in to see at least one of the events.