Who will be buying Dalai Lama Bronze Medals on Oct. 17th??
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<< <i>As the Zen Buddhist said to the hot-dog vendor: "Make me one with everything." >>
That's a good one.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
He fell into a stupa.
<< <i>As the Zen Buddhist said to the hot-dog vendor: "Make me one with everything." >>
Later, Paul.
Later, Paul.
The monk replies, "No thanks, I transcend dental medication."
<< <i>As the Zen Buddhist said to the hot-dog vendor: "Make me one with everything." >>
Actually he said 'Make everything one with me'
Now that would be trippy.
September 28, 2007
Bronze Duplicates of the Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Available October 17 from the United States Mint
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush will present the Congressional Gold Medal to the Fourteenth Dalai Lama on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, in a ceremony in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Prepared and struck by the United States Mint, the Congressional Gold Medal is in recognition of the Dalai Lama's contributions to peace, non-violence, human rights and religious understanding.
On September 27, 2006, President Bush approved Public Law 109-287, calling for the United States Mint to strike the Congressional Gold Medal for presentation to the Dalai Lama. The law also authorizes the United States Mint to produce and sell bronze duplicate medals to the public. The bronze duplicates may be purchased at www.usmint.gov at 1 p.m. on October 17, 2007, or by calling the toll-free number,
1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468).
The obverse of the Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal, designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart, features a smiling portrait of the Dalai Lama. The Himalayan Mountains are in the background. The inscriptions "14th Dalai Lama of Tibet," "Tenzin Gyatso," his birth name, "Act of Congress" and "2006" are included on the obverse.
The reverse, designed by Joseph Menna, a United States Mint Medallic Sculptor, depicts a stylized lotus flower, considered to be a symbol of purity. The inscriptions include a quotation from the Dalai Lama, "World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not the absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion."
The three-inch, bronze reproduction medal is available for $38.00, and the one and a half inch medal is $3.75. There is an additional shipping and handling fee of $4.95 per order. Presentation cases also are available. An image of the Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal will be available October 17, 2007 at www.usmint.gov.
Contact: Press inquiries: Michael White (202) 354-7222
Customer Service information: (800) USA MINT (872-6468)
Mint Link
San Diego, CA
No Image Available........
I'm getting excited now.
***These medals are being struck to honor Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, in recognition of his many enduring and outstanding contributions to peace, non-violence, human rights and religious understanding.
The obverse design depicts a portrait of the Dalai Lama with the Himalayan Mountains of Tibet in the background. Three inscriptions accompany the portrait: “Tenzin Gyatso” is inscribed on the upper left just above the mountains, “14th Dalai Lama of Tibet” adorns the top edge, and “Act of Congress 2006” appears to the left of the Dalai Lama’s hands.
The reverse design features a stylized lotus flower, considered to be a symbol of purity. The inscriptions include quoted remarks of the 14th Dalai Lama: “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not the absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion.”***
3" Medal
1 1/2" Medal
You are unusually active lately.. been away again? Glad to see you back, Cheers, RickO
Can't wait to see the REAL Gold Medal the Dalai Lama receives from President Bush.
***Thanks to overwhelming support in Congress, the US House of Representatives on September 13 voted to award His Holiness the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor.
The award is in recognition of the Dalai Lama's advocacy of religious harmony, non-violence, and human rights throughout the world and for his efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Tibet issue though dialogue with the Chinese leadership.
The bill enjoyed broad bipartisan support, with 387 cosponsors drawn from both political parties in the House and Senate, representing more than two-thirds of Congress.
The Bill was sponsored in the House by Congressman Tom Lantos and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and in the Senate by Senators Dianne Feinstein and Craig Thomas.***
Now this looks like a huge ceremony!!!!
Everything you need to know about it is right Here!
<< <i>For more information on the Congressional Gold Medal , including a list of Congressional Co-Sponsors, click here or sign up for updates. >>
I hope someone signed up for the updates....!!!
Who is next Karl Marx?
<< <i>Dalai Lama
Who is next Karl Marx? >>
If the educated generation of this country has not heard of either one of those individuals then they indeed candidates for the Jay Leno Show..!!!
Like the jokes, though...
Aren't all the dalai lamas the same spirit, just in a fresh body each time? I think coin designs with lotus flowers are very cool, and bet this one will be attractive...
<< <i> Medals as in plural? Is this like one for each of every Dalai Lama so far?
Aren't all the dalai lamas the same spirit, just in a fresh body each time? I think coin designs with lotus flowers are very cool, and bet this one will be attractive... >>
myqqy, I like your "spirituality."........well said!!!
This may be hard for some to imagine here, but I would be interested in buying one because I like the Dalai Lama, not for investment purposes. I don't see why this medal would have to be "trash."
I think we lose sight of the fact that coins are for circulation and medals are for commemoration of worthy people and events. It's not always about investment.
<< <i>Still no image on the mint website
He's a bald guy with a sheet wrapped around him......!!.....
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<< <i>Still no image on the mint website
He's a bald guy with a sheet wrapped around him......!!.....
I love this pic.......................................
<< <i>That is a good picture. >>
I really like it also.
I believe as this major event gets nearer, forum members' enthusiasm for this medal/event will certainly increase.
Re-post of the Dalai Lama Celebration Link.
Dalai Lama Event
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Mit...??...Jeb
Who is in the middle?? and what is up with this pic, FLBuff??
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Mit...??...Jeb
Who is in the midle?? and what is up with this pic, FLBuff?? >>
i take it these are the Good ol' boys, funny pic I found on the bb.com website
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<< <i>That is a good picture. >>
I really like it also.
I believe as this major event gets nearer, forum members' enthusiasm for this medal/event will certainly increase.
Re-post of the Dalai Lama Celebration Link.
Dalai Lama Event >>
Wow, the official event runs from October 12 to October 18. I guess this can be considered a US Mint issued so-called dollar.
October 8, 2007
Dalai Lama to receive congressional gold
The current Dalai Lama, the 14th spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, will receive a U.S. congressional gold medal Oct. 17 in a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.
President George W. Bush will present the medal in recognition of his contributions to peace, non-violence, human rights and religious understanding.
Tenzin Gyatzo
The medal’s obverse features a portrait of the Dalai Lama with the Himalayan Mountains in the background. It was designed by U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver Don Everhart. Inscriptions include “14th Dalai Lama of Tibet” and “Tenzin Gyatso,” his birth name. The medal was authorized Sept. 27, 2006, so the year 2006 also appears on the obverse.
On the reverse is a stylized lotus flower, which is a symbol of purity, and inscriptions include a quotation from the Dalai Lama, “World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not the absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion.” The reverse was designed by U.S. Mint medallic sculptor Joseph Menna.
Three-inch bronze duplicates of the medal may be purchased for $38 each, or half-inch versions for $3.75 each, at www.usmint.gov starting at 1 p.m. Eastern time Oct. 17, or by calling (800) USA-MINT (872-6468). Presentation cases are also available. Standard shipping charge of $4.95 per order will be applied.
NN Link
Not to mention his mad skillz at dodging Chinese bullets.
Better get him here now and give him this, if they wait till Hillary is prez, she'll turn him over to our new Chinese Overlords for a campaign contribution.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
She asked, "You have an account with the Mint, right?"
Needless to say I'll be buying 2 of the 3" and 6 of the 1-1/2" tomorrow.
Wish I knew what they looked like.
Maybe there will be a dancing Yak on the reverse.....
TD
PR Link
<< <i>Could this be it???
PR Link >>
Just in case you missed this pic last night!!!!