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| Dalai Lama: 'No alternative to peace process' for Northern Ireland | |
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| The Dalai Lama has said there is "no alternative to the peace process" as he begins a two day visit to Londonderry. | |
| "There is no other choice - you have to work and live together so we should not act like animals," he said. | |
| The Tibetan spiritual leader is patron of the Derry-based charity, Children in Crossfire and is guest of honour at the Culture of Compassion event. | |
| The Dalai Lama also walked across Derry's Peace Bridge with Protestant and Catholic schoolchildren. | |
| Later the spiritual leader will deliver his address at a former army barracks turned civic space. | |
| He is also due to present an award to a local person to recognise an act of kindness. | |
| Richard Moore, director of Children in Crossfire, said they were thrilled to welcome him back. | Richard Moore, director of Children in Crossfire, said they were thrilled to welcome him back. |
| "He came to the city six years ago as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations and has been a dedicated patron of the charity since that time," Mr Moore said. | |
| "We are delighted that people from across Northern Ireland and beyond will have an opportunity to see and hear him speak during this City of Culture year." | "We are delighted that people from across Northern Ireland and beyond will have an opportunity to see and hear him speak during this City of Culture year." |
| The Dalai Lama. who lives in exile in India, intends to promote his message of peace in the city. | |
| Derry is the UK City of Culture 2013. | Derry is the UK City of Culture 2013. |