Last night marked the 24th annual Tibet House Benefit Concert in New York City. The benefit to preserve Tibetan culture brought together The National with Sufjan Stevens, performances by Iggy Pop with New Order, Patti Smith, Phillip Glass and more.
Just a little background about the benefit, Tibet House U.S. was founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who at the inauguration in 1987 stated his wish for a long-term cultural institution to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture, whatever the political destiny of the six million people of Tibet itself.
According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama:
“I feel that Tibetan culture with its unique heritage –born of the efforts of many human beings of good spirit, of its contacts with Mongolian, Chinese, Indian, Nepalese and Persian culture, and of its natural environment – has developed a kind of energy which is very helpful for cultivating peace of mind and a joyful life.
I feel that there is a potential for Tibet to help humanity, and particularly our Eastern neighbor, where millions of young Chinese have lost their spiritual values. In this way, I feel very strongly that Tibetan culture will have a role to play in the future of humanity.”
Check out two of the higher profile performances from the last night’s event:
Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks–The National with Sufjan Stevens
Transmission– Iggy Pop with New Order
[via Consequence of Sound]
-Brittney Borruso www.facebook.com/rockstella
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