Dharamsala, Feb. 15 – His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended his condolences to the victims of Australia’s bushfire.
In a letter to the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd dated Febuary 11, the Tibetan leader wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of so many lives and the devastation of houses, towns and sources of livelihood for many others following the shocking bush fires that have swept some parts of the state of Victoria over the last few days.”
His Holiness expressed his “deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to all those families who have been directly affected by what I understand are the worst bush fires in Australian history.”
“I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives, the bereaved and those who have been injured”.
