Dalai Lama's visit, peace initiative will show isles to the rest of world

By Pat Gee

~~<p>Having a spiritual icon like the Dalai Lama shine a spotlight on a new community peace-building event is like having a rock star in the islands, said Kelvin Taketa, president and CEO of the Hawaii Community Foundation.</p>
<p>"For all of us at the foundation, it's an extraordinary honor for us to fashion and launch the Pillars of Peace, and to have His Holiness for the inaugural event," Taketa said. "We're really excited — It's like the Beatles are coming to town! We think it will be a remarkable thing for the people of Hawaii."</p>
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Having a spiritual icon like the Dalai Lama shine a spotlight on a new community peace-building event is like having a rock star in the islands, said Kelvin Taketa, president and CEO of the Hawaii Community Foundation.

"For all of us at the foundation, it's an extraordinary honor for us to fashion and launch the Pillars of Peace, and to have His Holiness for the inaugural event," Taketa said. "We're really excited — It's like the Beatles are coming to town! We think it will be a remarkable thing for the people of Hawaii." Login for more...