Tallinn, Estonia, 17 August 2011 (by Toomas Tiivel) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s second day of his third visit to Estonia began with interviews for Postimees, the largest newspaper in Estonia, and Estonian Television.
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| His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Estonian President Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves in Tallinn, Estonia, on 17 August 2011. Photo/Jarek Jõepera/Office of Tibet, London |
His Holiness then met with the The President of Estonia Mr. Toomas Hendrik Ilves at the Centre for Defence Studies in Tallinn. The meeting with the President was followed by a brief seminar on Tibet attended by the staff of the Centre, intellectuals and writers from different institutions as well as people who are deeply interested in international affairs.
His Holiness then walked the short distance between the Centre for Defence Studies and the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) stopping enroute to speak to and bless Estonians and tourists. At the Riigikogu, His Holiness met with members of the Estonian Parliamentary Group for Tibet and other members of the Estonian Parliament, and attended a lunch hosted by Mr. Andres Herkel, the leader of the Estonian Parliamentary group for Tibet, in honour of His Holiness’ visit. The lunch was attended by guests including the Mr. Mart Laar, the Minister of Defence and the acting Prime Minister of Estonia.
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| His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting with Parliamenatarian supporters and Tibet support group members from the three Baltic States in Tallinn, Estonia, on 17 August 2011. Photo/Jarek Jõepera/Office of Tibet, London |
The culmination of the second day of His Holiness’ visit to Estonia was His Holiness’ public speech "A Call for Universal Responsibility" at the Liberty Square, in front of the Estonian Liberty Statue.
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| The 10,000 strong crowd listening to His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking at Liberty Square in Tallinn, Estonia, on 17 August 2011. Photo/Jarek Jõepera/Office of Tibet, London |
Mr Grünberg added that people attending the meeting as well as watching the media coverage are here not only to get something but also to give – we have to make sure that the Tibetan civilization and culture will not vanish. He gave a present to His Holiness from the Estonian People – flags of both Estonia and Tibet (both made in Estonia).
In his speech His Holiness remembered with warm words his visits to Estonia some years ago, mentioning that he loved Estonia and Estonian people for their courage and the bravery during complicated times 20 and more years ago. His Holiness spoke of the respect which he held for the Estonian people for the strength and determination that they have shown in their struggle for freedom and in their establishing democracy following a long period of authoritarian Communist rule.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting well-wishers as he leaves Liberty Square after his talk in Tallinn, Estonia, on 17 August 2011. Photo/Jarek Jõepera/Office of Tibet, London
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Leaving the Liberty Square, His Holiness consecrated a sand mandala created close to the where the public talk was held by monks from Namgyal Monastery.
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