I am glad to say, that now I'm asking you
In university of Limerick
on tuesday april fourteenth
to please welcome on the stage
the president of University of Limerick, professor Don Barrey.
The founder
of Children in Crossfire
Richard Moore
and I hope you will give a resounding
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to his holiness - the 14th Dalai Lama
Distinguished guests,
visitors
colleagues and students
I'm absolutely delighted to welcome you all to the University of Limerick
on this marvelous location
I know that many of you have traveled long distances to be here
from all over Ireland
from the UK and all
across europe
you're all most welcome
i would also like to give a warm welcome to the also reviewing online
this event is being streamed on the U.L.
website
to allow as many people as possible to join in the experience
we are honored
and privileged to have with us today
his holiness the 14th
Dalai Lama
we heartily welcome you, your holiness, and thank you for your gracious presence
here today
his holiness is respected around the world as a truly inspirational spiritual
teacher
whose energy compassion
and wisdom
touch everyone he meets
he is renowned for his tireless efforts to promote the peaceful resolution of
human conflict
and his message on the power of forgiveness will have a deep resonance
for everyone
throughout the island of Ireland
i think i should explain that the scarf i was wearing misplaced around my neck
by his holiness as a symbol of the blessings he brings
to us all today
this khata
has symbols of protection
freedom compassion
happiness and love
and i know that all gathered here today
are embraced in the good wishes that it embodies
it is fitting that his holiness should come to you well
we are committed to making our university pioneering interconnected
and that is part of our DNA to reach out
in pioneering ways to connect with those who need assistance
we genuinely want to serve our communities
and make a positive contribution to the lives
of our citizens
in the spirit of partnership
i am delighted to see so many representatives
of modern trade
and community organizations here today many of whom
have collaborated with the university
our staff writer across the university
are involved in many community outreach activities
that provide educational opportunities for all sectors of society
and U.L. is particularly involved in the regeneration of our beautiful city of
Limerick
improving the lives of others there's also something we have in common
with Richard Moore
i think we can all take inspiration from Richard's truly remarkable life story
and the charity Children in Crossfire which he founded to help children in
conflict situations
and for making this very special day happen i want to express my appreciation
and indeed your appreciation
to Richard
for bringing the Dalai Lama to Limerick. Thank you Richard.
And finally i would like to thank the many teams of staff students performers
and external partners
who worked so hard to make
today's event
come to fruition in such a wonderful way
ladies and gentlemen
i will conclude by expressing
on your behalf
our gratitude to his holiness for coming to be with us here in Limerick today
it is an understatement to say that we live in troubled times
however I feel sure
that the wisdom in insights we received from his holiness
will service well when in the challenges that we will face together
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thank you president
and now
we will hand over to Richard Moore who will introduce his holiness the Dalai Lama
First of all, can I take this opportunity
to thank the university
for making this visit happen
we've met since
last june or july
to discuss a visit
and the university has cooperated
in every way to make this event
a special
as it can be for Limerick
i would like to acknowledge Craigan Terry Brown and of course
the president Barry for all
the support and cooperation
and assistance throughout the arrangements here
i would like to thank all of you
for comming here today
because without you
we wouldn't have an event
and in the end of the day
for me, his holiness
has come here today
to see you
i lost my sight in 1972
as you know
as a result
of being shot and blinded by rubber bullet
i'm glad to say
that the soldier who blinded me
is in the audience
and Charles, I just want to say - you're very welcome
so Charles and I have built a good friendship
with his holiness over the last...
That person, just in front of us..
wonderful 0:09:03.470, 0:09:06.290 So when I told him and Craigan, that Charles is comming
He said: is he comming to ?????????????????????/
So I get no sympathy at this university
But You know
there are many things in my life
that helped me to deal with blindness
and helped me cope with blindness and deal with loosing my sight in such a dramatic way
I always say if it wasn't for the fact that I've come from good family
a good community
on despite the poverty and the difficulties that existed then
i still had choises and opportunities available to me
the fourth thing about me was
the fact I've never felt any anger
or any bitterness
about what happened
and if you think about anger
and bitterness
i wouldn't have affected anybody
only me