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The Dalai Lama: Leadership & the Power of Compassion

When
12/16/2025
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd, Monterey
Spaces left
127

Registration

A - Dinner tickets for WACMB members - Each: – $45.00
Choose this if you are a member and paying for yourself and up to one other member. To add more, please make another registration.
B - Dinner tickets for non-members and guests - Each: – $55.00
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C - Dinner tickets for one member and one non-member guest - For 2: – $100.00
Special! - Use this if you are a member and you want to register yourself plus bring a guest who is NOT a member. This is for two tickets, one member and one guest. If you want more tickets or a different combination, use the other choices.

December 16th, 2025

Dinner Lecture

The Dalai Lama:

Leadership and the Power of Compassion

Dr. Ginger Chih

Author and Documentary Photographer

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey

Dinner Lecture

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

The Dalai Lama fled from Lhasa to India in 1959. Since then he has devoted his life to providing leadership to the Tibetan diaspora of some 150,000 Tibetans living in exile throughout the world. He has also become a global citizen and one of the most highly respected spiritual leaders of our time. This year, the Dalai Lama turned 90 years old. This birthday holds special significance for Tibetans, as the Dalai Lama has previously said he would convene with senior Buddhist leaders to discuss the future of his reincarnation upon reaching this age.

In a richly illustrated presentation, Dr. Ginger Chih will draw on her book, The Dalai Lama: Leadership and the Power of Compassion, to explore the culture and everyday lives of Tibetans in the exile communities. She will also highlight how the Dalai Lama's leadership and world view have been guided by the principles of his Buddhist faith.

A documentary photographer, Dr. Chih spent a decade photographing the Tibetan diaspora in India and Nepal. In 2018, she met the Dalai Lama who granted her numerous personal interviews. Dr. Chih holds an MBA from New York University and a doctorate from Cambridge University.

The Dalai Lama: Leadership and the Power of Compassion will be available for purchase the evening of our program.

$45 World Affairs Council Members
$55 for Guests

MENU

Salad

Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad

Arugula, orange segments, goat cheese, candied pecans & maple-Dijon vinaigrette

Entrée

Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple-Dijon Glaze

Served with Wild Rice Pilaf with toasted almonds, alongside roasted

Brussel Sprouts with caramelized shallots

Dessert

Spiced Apple Galette

Vegetarian/Vegan

Vegetable Wellington (Vegetarian) with

Lemon Risotto & Seasonal Vegetables

Early Sign-Up Registrations Accepted Now!

Registration closes on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, 5 pm
or when the venue fills.

$45 World Affairs Council Members
$55 for Guests

Please note: Cancellations after the deadline are non-refundable.

If you encounter difficulties with our online registration, please email info@wacmb.org or tel. 831‑643‑1855 to reserve a spot by close of registration - Thursday, December 11th, 2025

More information & details to follow in the

WACMB December 2025 issue of Passport

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