His Holiness has travelled to more than 62 countries spanning six continents, receiving over 84 awards, honorary doctorates, prizes and other recognition of his message of peace, nonviolence, interreligious understanding, universal responsibility and compassion. He also became the first Nobel laureate to be recognized for his concern for global environmental problems. In 1989, His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent struggle for the liberation of Tibet. These are the ideals we aim to convey and instill in our students and graduates at UC San Diego.” “A man of peace, the Dalai Lama promotes global responsibility and service to humanity. “We are honored to host His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at UC San Diego and thankful that he will share messages of global compassion with our graduates and their families, as well as with a broad public audience,” said Chancellor Pradeep K. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will also speak June 16 at a second event, which will be open to the public. Lama Tenzin Dhonden the Personal Emissary for Peace to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, today announced that the exiled spiritual head and leader of the Tibetan people will offer the keynote address at the invitation-only UC San Diego All Campus Commencement June 17, 2017. The University of California San Diego, one of the top 15 research universities in the world and recognized for its contributions to the public good, in partnership with The Friends of the Dalai Lama Foundation, founded by Ven. His Holiness, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Photo by Erik Jepsen/UC San Diego Publications He will also speak at a second event on campus open to the public. The exiled spiritual head and leader of the Tibetan people will address graduating students at commencement in June 2017. Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Speak at UC San Diego Commencement
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