‘Peace concert’ proves to be more exciting than Dalai Lama

Has it not occurred to the organizers of this event that not everyone on campus is excited to see the Dalai Lama come to Syracuse?

Already several letters have been written by those more familiar with the history of China and Tibet, which point to the fact that he is not a man who embraces peace, but aligns himself with violent men and regimes. His coming to Syracuse may not be welcomed by those of Asian descent for obvious reasons, and the title, “His Holiness,” is an offense to the religious groups represented on campus who firmly believe that only the One who is the creator of everything visible and invisible is, in fact, holy.

Judging by ticket sales, it appears that the highly advertised “peace concert” is more of a draw than the man himself.

Ardean Orr

Office Coordinator

Department of Art & Music Histories

College of Arts and Sciences