Seeds of Compassion is honored to welcome His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Seattle to participate in dialogue with leading educators, researchers and policy makers during the 5-day event. (VIEW VIDEO)
EVENT PHOTOS
We documented the amazing five-day Seeds of Compassion event by taking literally thousands of photos. We are now making these photos available to purchase on the web via Pictage, a respected online photo processing company. The photos are organized by event. Click the links below to access a particular event's photos.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11
THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR COMPASSION
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is joined by a panel of leading researchers to discuss the quantitative benefits of compassion on the lives of childrenand all those who touch their lives. Moderated by Daniel Goleman, author of “Emotional Intelligence”
FROM KNOWLEDGE TO COMPASSION IN ACTION
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be joined by leaders in the area of compassion and empathy for a wide ranging discussion of how parents and educators can bring compassion into the lives of children and families. Moderated by Mark Greenberg, Director of Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development at Penn State
COMPASSION IN THE MEDIA
A dialogue on compassion in the media with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, musician Dave Matthews and NBC's Ann Curry.
A dialogue on compassion in the media with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, musician Dave Matthews and NBC's Ann Curry.CONCERT FOR COMPASSION
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will be performing in celebration of the historic visit to Seattle of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other compassion leaders.
Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds will be performing in celebration of the historic visit to Seattle of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other compassion leaders.
SATURDAY, APRIL 12
HEARTBEAT OF HUMANITY
Qwest Field was filled on a glorious, sunny Saturday as people united to learn about compassion.
Qwest Field was filled on a glorious, sunny Saturday as people united to learn about compassion.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13
COMPASSION IN GIVING
Join His Holiness the Dalai Lama and fellow luminaries for a discussion of the role that philanthropy plays in supporting the emotional and intellectual growth of children. Learn how your contributions, especially time and expertise, make a significant difference in the community.
Join His Holiness the Dalai Lama and fellow luminaries for a discussion of the role that philanthropy plays in supporting the emotional and intellectual growth of children. Learn how your contributions, especially time and expertise, make a significant difference in the community.COMPASSION FORUM
The Compassion Forum engageD a diverse group of over 500 citizens, policy makers, teachers, parents, youth, community leaders and philanthropists in an important dialogue to define action steps to sustain the goals of Seeds of Compassion. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a portion of the Compassion Forum.
MONDAY, APRIL 14
CHILDREN AND YOUTH DAY
A day specifically for children and youth, created by children and youth. Over 16,000 children and youth, along with teachers and chaperones, will be bused from their schools to the Seattle Center. Participants will enter the Seattle Center together and spend the day sharing expressions of the What Does Compassion Looks Like™ campaign, attending youth performances and programs, visiting booths created by children and youth, and learning about compassion from leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
A day specifically for children and youth, created by children and youth. Over 16,000 children and youth, along with teachers and chaperones, will be bused from their schools to the Seattle Center. Participants will enter the Seattle Center together and spend the day sharing expressions of the What Does Compassion Looks Like™ campaign, attending youth performances and programs, visiting booths created by children and youth, and learning about compassion from leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.BUSINESS AND POLICY LEADERS LUNCHEON
This is a first-of-its-kind luncheon as business and public policy leaders are invited to learn how businesses can successfully implement compassionate practices in the workplace and how those actions benefit to clients, employees, investors as well as the community.
This is a first-of-its-kind luncheon as business and public policy leaders are invited to learn how businesses can successfully implement compassionate practices in the workplace and how those actions benefit to clients, employees, investors as well as the community.RESULTS OF THE BUSINESS AND POLICY LEADERS DIALOG AND COMPASSION FORUM
Immediately following the luncheon, His Holiness the Dalai Lama engages the audience, sharing his perspective on how to foster compassion in the workplace and community.
Immediately following the luncheon, His Holiness the Dalai Lama engages the audience, sharing his perspective on how to foster compassion in the workplace and community.UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CONVOCATION
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speaks on compassion and civic responsibility, followed by a dialogue with University of Washington students. As part of the convocation, the University of Washington will confer upon the Dalai Lama the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speaks on compassion and civic responsibility, followed by a dialogue with University of Washington students. As part of the convocation, the University of Washington will confer upon the Dalai Lama the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.SEEDS FOR THE SPIRIT CONCERT
Reflecting the mission of Seeds of Compassion – to nurture kindness and compassion in the world starting with children and all those who touch their lives – this inspirational event brings together a generous, eclectic and acclaimed group of artists, all donating their time to help promote the welfare of children and advance the compassion movement.
Reflecting the mission of Seeds of Compassion – to nurture kindness and compassion in the world starting with children and all those who touch their lives – this inspirational event brings together a generous, eclectic and acclaimed group of artists, all donating their time to help promote the welfare of children and advance the compassion movement.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15
MORNING SPIRITUAL CONNECTION DIALOG
Concluding the five days of the Seeds of Compassion event, this session focuses on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world's spiritual traditions. This special panel discussion will feature His Holiness the Dalai Lama and several other leading spiritual leaders as they talk about the themes common to all spiritual traditions.
Concluding the five days of the Seeds of Compassion event, this session focuses on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world's spiritual traditions. This special panel discussion will feature His Holiness the Dalai Lama and several other leading spiritual leaders as they talk about the themes common to all spiritual traditions. AFTERNOON SPIRITUAL CONNECTION DIALOG
Concluding the five days of the Seeds of Compassion event, this session focuses on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world's spiritual traditions. This special panel discussion will feature Bishop Desmond Tutu and several other leading spiritual leaders as they talk about the themes common to all spiritual traditions.
Concluding the five days of the Seeds of Compassion event, this session focuses on the common theme of compassion that lies at the heart of the world's spiritual traditions. This special panel discussion will feature Bishop Desmond Tutu and several other leading spiritual leaders as they talk about the themes common to all spiritual traditions. 
