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Can concentration be controlled? Can attention be practiced and perfected? These are questions that are of increasing interest today to scientists, but which Buddhist monks have been exploring for thousands of years.

For centuries, millions of Tibetans have made the arduous pilgrimage to the holy mountain of Kailas, walking 35 miles around its base in a single day to wash away the sins of the world in a symbolic re-enactment of the wheel of life.

The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, said that despite intense opposition from mainland China, he will continue to visit Taiwan, although he has no intention to talk about political issues during his trips.

Hundreds of people bearing prayer wheels, incense, flags and flowers greeted the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan head of state, as he arrived in Massachusetts Friday to pray with fellow Buddhists, meet with scientists and address devotees.

The Dalai Lama says he believes resolving the status of Tibet within China will help achieve genuine stability and unity for the whole country.

The Kalon Tripa in the Assembly flanked by his Kalons

The Assembly of the Tibetan People's Deputies saw a walkout from the Kashag for the first time ever. The Kalon Tripa and his Kalons left the house after Deputy Sonam Topgyal made an allegation against the Kalon Tripa.

One day after the United States marked the second anniversary of the worst attack in its history, the Dalai Lama came to Boston yesterday bringing his message of peace in a world wracked by war and unrest.

Just after 11, as the sirens began to wail in the distance, a lone drummer started to tap out the rhythm of a Tibetan welcome. A group of men, wearing white masks and headdresses, began to perform an ancient Tibetan opera dance

Students began lining up soon after midnight to get their tickets for the Dalai Lama's talk on Sept. 15. Jeff Yip plays catch, while Neil Mehta and August Dietrich (all class of '06) try to nap. (Staff photos by Stephanie Mitchell)