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DALAI LAMA: Spread love, not hate
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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.
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