Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part II
In the presence of an Ocean of Wisdom – part II We wait for him in the prayer hall of Gyudmed Monastery, seated in silence, with our hearts beating faster with every passing minute. The atmosphere changes suddenly: a deep silence descends, as if everyone were holding their breath. It’s like a wave spreading out […]
Our meeting with the Dalai Lama – Part I
In the presence of an Ocean of Wisdom – part I At the end of January 2025, I receive a message from Enrica Lobina, the General Director of Wisedāna Foundation: «I need to talk to you, can we arrange a video call this afternoon?» I immediately assume there’s some bad news or an issue to […]
Philanthropy as a response to today’s social challenges
Recent moves by the President of the United States to dismantle USAID, the world’s leading agency for international cooperation and development, are prompting deep reflection on the role of philanthropy in society. Philanthropy can be a powerful driver of change, not only social and economic, but also cultural and spiritual. When it is practiced with […]
