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America as Tibet

by Henry Schulte

Feb 23, 2024
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Many years ago, I had the privilege to have lunch with the Dalai Lama. I have to admit up to that day I didn’t know much about him. After lunch, I asked if I could get a photo of him with my wife and me. He took both our hands. To this day I can still feel the energy run up my arms and envelop my body with an immense feeling of p…

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