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<center class="gmail_quote"><b><font color="#3333ff" size="4">THE BROWARD LOTUS SANGHA<br>INVITES YOU TO ATTEND<br>GLOBAL COMPASSION <br>AN AFTERNOON WITH <br>HIS HOLINESS THE 14th DALAI LAMA</font></b></center></span>
<div class="gmail_quote"><br>As announced during our Sangha Meetings, His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet has accepted the invitation of leaders from several Buddhist and educational organizations, including the Presidents of the <b>Broward Lotus Sangha</b>, ChakraSamvara Center, and six South Florida Colleges and Universities to return to our State for a third visit next month. (See link to <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/religion/fl-dalai-lama-visit,0,7272645.story" target="_blank">SunSentinel</a> and <a href="http://www.miamiherald.com/living/religion-values/story/1426218.html" target="_blank">Miami Herald </a>Articles featuring interviews with Broward Lotus Sangha President, Dr. Martha Martinez).<strong> </strong>He will be visiting Broward and Palm Beach Counties on February 23 and 24 (See <a href="http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-dalai-lama-20100113,0,2632920.story">http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/palm-beach/fl-dalai-lama-20100113,0,2632920.story</a> and <a href="http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/educationblog/2010/01/dalai_lama_tickets_available_f.html">http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/educationblog/2010/01/dalai_lama_tickets_available_f.html</a>). <br>
<br>On Tuesday, February 23, Sangha members will get together for a Tailgate Party Brownbag Lunch at 12 noon, followed by The Dalai Lama's Teaching on GLOBAL COMPASSION at 1:30pm, and a Starbucks Tea Party starting immediately after the Dalai Lama's Teaching. Join us for this auspicious occasion!<br>
<br>Although all the tickets we had in a block have now been spoken for by sangha members. Tickets may still be available through Ticket Master see information below or go to Ticketmaster.com. <b>PLEASE NOTE: You must buy your own ticket in order to attend. </b></div>
<div class="gmail_quote"><strong></strong><br>What: GLOBAL COMPASSION WITH HIS HOLINESS THE 14th DALAI LAMA <br><br>When: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:00 PM<br><br>Where:<br>The Arena at the Don Taft University Center<br>
3301 College Avenue <br>Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314<br>954-262-5553</div>
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<li>BROWARD LOTUS SANGHA Tailgate Party Brownbag Lunch Begins at 12 noon<br>
<li>The Arena at the Don Taft University Center's Doors Open at 12:30pm<br>
<li>The Dalai Lama's Teaching on GLOBAL COMPASSION Begins at 1:30pm<br>
<li>BROWARD LOTUS SANGHA Starbucks Tea Party starts immediately after the Dalai Lama's Teaching</li></li></li></li></ul></div>
<div>For more inforamation and To RSVP for this event click here:<br><a href="http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/12373997/" target="_blank">http://www.meetup.com/Broward-Lotus-Sangha/calendar/12373997/</a><br>
<font color="#888888"><br><font color="#000000"><strong><u>Directions to The Arena at the Don Taft University Center:<br></u></strong>From Florida's Turnpike <br>Heading North or South <br>From Florida’s Turnpike, Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ˝ miles and turn left onto SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.) Continue approximately ˝ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) The public parking garage is located on the right.<br>
<br>From I-595<br>Proceed to University Drive. Turn (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ˝ miles and turn left onto SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.) Continue approximately ˝ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) The public parking garage is located on the right.<br>
<br>From I-75<br>Heading North or South <br>Exit I-595 East, take I-595 East to University Dr. Turn right South) and proceed approximately 1 ˝ miles and turn left on to SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.) Continue approximately ˝ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) The public parking garage is located on the right.<br>
<br>From I-95<br>Heading North or South<br>Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ˝ miles and turn left onto SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.) Continue approximately ˝ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) The public parking garage is located on the right.<br>
<br><u><b>Parking:</b></u> The parking venue is 200 yards north of The Arena at the Don Taft University Center. From I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike, Exit at I-595, proceed west to University Drive. Turn left (south) onto University Drive. Proceed approximately 1 ˝ miles and turn left onto SW 30 St (Abe Fischler Blvd.) Continue approximately ˝ mile and turn right into the North entrance of the campus (this is Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd.) The public parking garage is located on the right.<br>
<br></font><b><font color="#000000">Additional Information from </font><a href="http://www.universitycenterarena.com/box_office.aspx" target="_blank">The Arena at the Don Taft University Center</a><font color="#000000">:</font></b><br>
<font color="#000000">NO LARGE BAGS<br>NO BACK PACKS<br>NO LAP TOP BAGS<br>NO CAMERAS<br>NO VIDEO CAMERAS<br>NO STROLLERS<br>NO FOOD <br>NO BEVERAGES (including coffee mugs and bottled water)<br>ALL Persons and Handbags are subject to Search<br>
Please Arrive Early. Late Arrivals will forfeit their ticketed seat and be relocated to a General Admission Area.</font><br></font><font color="#888888">Only RSVP once you have secured your ticket. Thank you</font></div></div>
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<div>NOTE: The Dalai Lama will visit South Florida on February 23 and 24.<br><br>Lecture: "The Effect of Compassion on the Global Community."<br>When: Tuesday February 23 at 1:30 p.m.<br>Where: Don Taft University Center of Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Davie.<br>
Cost: $30.75<br>Contact: 954-262-5553 or Ticketmaster <span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">800-745-3000 or </span>Ticketmaster.com.<br>
<br>Lecture: "Compassion as a Pillar of World Peace."<br>When: Wednesday February 24 at 10 a.m.<br>Where: FAU Arena at Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton.<br>Cost: $75 for floor tickets, $49 for bleacher seats.<br>
Contact: Stacy Volnick at 561-297-6319 or <a href="http://www.fau.edu/peaceweek" target="_blank">www.fau.edu/peaceweek</a>.<br><br>
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