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PRINT: Arts& Culture Wednesday.May22.2013 # 5 DALAI LAMA: Spread love, not hate Continued from Page 1 He expressed that conflict comes from lack of understand ing and encouraged the media to use their power to promote mutu al understanding and respect, which in turn would encourage a sense of appreciation amongst one another. After 30 minutes with the press, the Dalai Lama moved immediately to center stage of Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Seated in, the presence of His Holiness, for a panel discussion, were Governor John Kitzhaber, scientist and author Dr. David Suzuki and director of the Oregon Environmental Council Andrea Durbin. Each offered words of wisdom on our environment, the need to reduce our consumption and other steps we can consider to make a change. After a lunch break intermis sion, the Dalai Lama was back “Previously I had a politi Lama, whose name is Tenzin on stage for a personal address cal responsibility to the Tibetan Gyatso, will continue to travel the to the more than 11,000 in atten people. Now, since two years world delivering proclamations dance. Trailblazer management I have retired, completely. Not of Buddhism. re-welcomed His Holiness and only myself retired, but also an Danielle Williams, a student presented him with a personal almost four century old tradition. at Portland State University, ized Dalai Lama Blazers jersey. Dalai Lama as a political leader is .responded to what brought her to He also received a Trailblazer over. I have done this voluntarily, the summit: ball cap which he donned for the happily and proudly. I have a “It seemed like a once in a /esponsibility to carry preserva lifetime opportunity. I am a spir address. Along with his enlightening tion of Tibetan Buddhism,” he itual person. My thoughts are words for a better world and inner said. resonating with the core beliefs peace, he spoke of his plans. At 77 years old, the Dalai that he spoke of,” said Williams. The Dalai Lama sat center stage in Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum to talk about issues o f world concern. He encouraged the media to use their influence to bring more respect and understanding to their communities. Red Hot Chili Peppers bass player Flea showed o ff his skills during their set list. Throughout the concert he strutted his stu ff without missing a beat. Red H o t Chili P eppers fo llo w th e Lam a In a somewhat surprising juxtaposition, the Dalai Lama was followed by a concert from The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Although many of their songs do convey harmony, peace and love, some fans thought they may alter their style to conform to the day’s event and present company — but no. It’s very possible that the Dalai Lama w ouldn’t have wanted that. There were no holds barred as the Chili Peppers cranked out more than 30 o f their greatest hits, including some more ris qué classics like “Give It Away Now” and “Suck My K iss.” True to their style, Flea and Anthony Kiedis were shirtless baring tattoos and hard bodies. The concert was more mod est than ones from their earlier years when all four members wore nothing but one strategi cally placed sock. I have been fortunate in hav ing seen scores of some of the world’s top bands in concert. I would say that I enjoyed this one the most, I have been plan ning on seeing the Dalai Lama, but just recently learned that The Chili Peppers were coming. I like the songs that I have heard in the past. I looked them up online to hear more. “They have won seven Grammys!” said Jeff Watson, an attendee o f the event who lives in Portland. The Chili Peppers, often abbreviated as RHCP by their fans, are amazingly fun per formers and played precision live music. Their unique style is the result o f several factors. Instead o f the bass being some what a backup instrument, Flea dominates the jam s with his creatively funky lead. Chad Smith nailing the drums is right on the rhythm with him. The guitar interweaves the groove- heavy bass line with a rock solo style by Josh Klinghoffer. Then Kiedis lays out intoxicat- ingly melodic vocals and often mixes in his distinctive rock/rap style, often using his voice as much for instrumental purposes as much as vocals. Some say their lyrics are often random and don’t make out a high stepping erratic skip sense, but fans realize there are while flying across the stage, often hidden meaning, innuen spinning with flailing arms and dos and cryptic or inside infor legs, neck snapping head bang mation. Their songs can go from ing — all in perfect beat. He soothingly mellow and poetic then often steps to the mic, to hard-punk-altemative-thrash- poised and in perfect posture, ing-funk rock, then back, with possibly sneaking in a couple quick pop and locks. They are surprising continuity. You can’t help but smile, a high energy group and you even laugh at their insanely can tell they love their own entertaining dance moves. Flea music. I knew they were one of is constantly jumping, gyrate my favorite bands, but I now ing and strutting often with an have a renewed enthusiasm and exaggerated “sexy” style. In a appreciation for them. I feel very gifted to have one second rhythm break, when he can rarely remove his hand spent a day o f enlightenment from the bass, he seems to snap by the Dalai Lama and the off at least a half dozen corny music o f The Red Hot Chili vogue poses w ith matching Pepper still resonates in my facial expressions. Kiedis kicks mind. 3ft '¡ne w ith us fo n iâ □ h i! TTï Ä k dpen fo r Lunch G am e T im e .... 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