Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama steps off a helicopter after his arrival at Tawang Helipad in the northeastern Indian state of Arunchal Pradesh November 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama steps off a helicopter after his arrival at Tawang Helipad in the northeastern Indian state of Arunchal Pradesh November 8, 2009.

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  1. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: William H. Taft (L) is presented with a 2009 Light of Truth Award by The Dalai Lama during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  2. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama reads the program during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  3. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  4. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama (2nd L) meets with Sen. John Kerry (2nd R) (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, during a meeting at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days. Also pictured are Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) (R).
  5. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  6. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama arrives for a meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee at the U.S. Capitol October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama has been in Washington meeting with members of the U.S. government for the past two days.
  7. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama presents actor Richard Gere with a customary Tibetan white scarf during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  8. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  9. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) bow to each other during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  10. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama speaks during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama bows to the crowd upon entering the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  12. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 07: The Dalai Lama presents Wang Lixiong with a 2009 Light of Truth Award during the International Campaign for Tibet 'Light Of Truth' Awards ceremony at Sidney Harman Hall, Harman Center for the Arts on October 7, 2009 in Washington, DC.
  13. House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi addresses the audience as the Dalai Lama (R) listens during the Light of Truth Award ceremony in Washington October 7, 2009. The award honors people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights, according to the official website of the International Campaign for Tibet.
  14. The Dalai Lama (L) and House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (C) bow to each other as actor Richard Gere looks on during the Light of Truth Award ceremony in Washington October 7, 2009. The award honors people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights, according to the official website of the International Campaign for Tibet.
  15. The Dalai Lama (L) embraces Chinese writer Wang Lixiong who was honored with the Light of Truth Award during a ceremony in Washington October 7, 2009. The award honors people and organizations who have made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and the fight for human rights, according to the official website of the International Campaign for Tibet.
  16. The 14th Dalai Lama (R) speaks to US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nacy Pelosi on October 7, 2009 during the 2009 Light of Truth Awards held by The International Campaign for Tibet in Washington, DC. The awards are presented annually to individuals and institutions that have 'made significant contributions to the public understanding of Tibet and Tibetan struggle for human rights and democratic freedoms.'

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