A Three-day summit was presented by Friends of the Dalai Lama in partnership with UCI and Living Peace Foundation in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday. The events were held July 5-7, 2015 and consisted of a special world birthday event at Anaheim’s Honda Center and two days at UCI’s Bren Events Center.
Speaking Event
Awakening Compassion
July 05, 2015
Awakening Compassion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Public Talk and Dialogue with Artists on the Transformative Power of Creativity and Art
Crowds Gather In Front Of The Honda Center In Anticipation Of the First Day Of His Birthday Celebration. Photo By: Steven Zylius 
Sold out Honda Center Welcomes His Holiness To The Stage. Photo By: Peter Ruprecht 
Michael Franti Plays A Selection Of Original Songs For His Holiness. Photo By: Emily Scher 
His Holiness Is Presented With An 8-Foot Birthday Cake. Photo By: Steven Zylius 
His Holiness Speaks On The Transformative Power Of Art. Photo By: Jason Niedle
Speaking Event
Compassionate Planet Panel
July 06, 2015
Compassionate Planet Panel: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Effects of Climate Change and Taking Action to Resolve this Global Issue
His Holiness Shares His Seat With Oceanographer Walter Munk. Photo By: Emily Scher 
Walter Munk Announces A New Species Named ‘Sirsoe dalailamai’ After His Holiness. Photo By: Steven Zylius 
The Whole Compassionate Planet Panel Takes The Stage! Photo By: Jason Needle
Speaking Event
Wisdom, Vision and Experience Panel
July 06, 2015
His Holiness the Dalai Lama on: Wisdom, Vision and Experience Panel – A Dialogue with Nobel Laureates, World Leaders, Professional Experts and Artists
Larry King And Ann Curry Greet The Audience At UC Irvine’s Bren Event’s Center. Photo By Emily Scher 
His Holiness Stands On Stage With The Wisdom, Vision, And Experience Panel. Photo By Emily Scher 
His Holiness Is Presented With A Birthday Cake. Photo By: Jason Niedle
Speaking Event
Youth Leadership Panel
July 07, 2015
His Holiness Dalai Lama on: Youth Leadership Panel – The Significance of Education in Advancing Universal Human Values
His Holiness Laughs With Members Of The Youth Leadership Panel. Photo By: Steven Zylius 
His Holiness Being Greeted By The Youth Leadership Channel. Photo By Steven Zylius 
The Youth Leadership Panel With His Holiness. Photo By: Emily Scher