Special news! The Dalai Lama will be in Christchurch on 8 June 2011

His Holiness the Dalai Lama is to visit Christchurch on 8th June, to offer prayers and support for the people of Christchurch, particularly for those who died in the earthquake and their families, but also for the wider community.
There will be a free prayer service and public talk at the CBS Canterbury Arena, Addington at 12:00 on Wednesday 8th June. Doors open at 10:30am.
No tickets will be issued for this event, there is seating for nearly 9,000 and guests will be seated on a first-come basis.
The visit is being organised and underwritten by the Dalai Lama Visit Trust NZ.
If you wish to make a donation towards the costs of this event:
Cheque: Dalai Lama Visit Trust NZ, PO Box 5429, Wellesley St, Auckland 1141
Internet: A/C 12-3011-0650248-02 Dalai Lama Visit Trust NZ (ASB Bank, Auckland)
If you would like a receipt, please put your name in the Reference and e-mail details to chch@dalailamavisit.org.nz
All donations over $5.00 are eligible for tax credits.
Any surplus over the basic costs of the event will be donated to the Christchurch Relief fund.
The Dalai Lama In Australia Ltd. has already offered to pay for the flights for His Holiness and his party to make this visit.
Meeting for Buddhists in Christchurch

Details on a meeting to aid Christchurch Buddhist Groups after the Dalai Lama's service will follow shortly.
For inquiries about this meeting, or if you would like to register your interest in this meeting, please email the NZBC secretary, Sally McAra, at info@buddhistcouncil.org.nz