His Holiness the Dalai Lama has arrived in Australia for a five-day teaching that will take place at the Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery.
Touching down today, the world’s best known spiritual leader made his way from the airport to the Blue Mountains for the ‘Ocean of Wisdom’ Retreat.
Some 650 visitors from around Australia and the world will attend the event, which focuses on advanced Buddhist teaching.
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During his visit, he will stay at the Fairmont Resort’s newly built Grand Luxury Suite, which is part of 12 new rooms and suites which have been built at the resort in preparation for the Dalai Lama’s arrival.
General Manager for Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, Bernie Boller welcomed His Holiness, before he made his way along the bridge and into the lobby of the resort where he was greeted by a long line of Fairmont Resort staff and attendees.
“His Holiness generously greeted and interacted with our staff and guests during his arrival which has left us all feeling very humbled and incredibly lucky.”
Bernie Boller, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains GM
“We are privileged to have His Holiness stay with us for the duration of his retreat and we look forward to making the Fairmont his home away from home.”
Tomorrow, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will embark on five days of teachings which will take place in the Grand Ballroom of the Fairmont Resort.
The resort will be hosting up to 650 attendees over the duration of the retreat, which will include Highest Yoga Tantra Initiation sessions and Teachings for serious Buddhist practitioners to progress to the next level of practice.
On Tuesday 9 June, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be taking part in a tree planting ceremony at the resort where he will bless a specifically planted Wollemi Pine that will be a focal point for the lobby of the Resorts’ new wellness centre lobby.
The Wollemi Pine will be planted in conjunction with Planet Ark.