The Secret Tibet (The Forbidden world)

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 5:00 p.m.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Thursday met briefly with the members of the Kanagawa Buddhist Federation at the Haneda Airport, Tokyo where the group extended a welcome to His Holiness (Photo credit: Phayul)

Dharamshala: After successfully concluding a two-day program in New Delhi, His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Japan early this morning for a week-long visit at the invitation of the All Japan Buddhist Federation and Kanagawa Buddhist Federation.

His Holiness was received at the Narita Airport by officials from the Representative office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as Tibetans and Mongolian Buddhists lined up to welcome him at the airport.

The director of Kanagawa Buddhist Federation, Ven Wada Taiga said, he was honoured and happy to have His Holiness in Japan.

In a brief interaction with leaders of the Japanese Buddhist group , His Holiness outlined the importance of developing closer understanding with other religious faiths.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with vice chairman of Kanagawa Buddhist Federation, Ven Ryujo Kurata (Photo credit: Phayul)

His Holiness said, "I always love coming to Japan. I am very happy to be here again in Japan at your invitation."

During his 9-day visit, His Holiness will give a series of educational and religious lectures in Yokohama and other cities.

On 20 November, His Holiness is scheduled to address a large gathering on 'Faith and Peace' at National Convention Hall of Yokohama.

His Holiness last visited Japan from 30 October to 11 November 2006.

  (www.tibet.net is the official website of the Central Tibetan Administration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.)