Dalai Lama expresses grief for China’s quake victims
By IANSWednesday, April 14, 2010
DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday said he was “deeply saddened” by the loss of life in the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck China’s Qinghai province, leaving about 400 people dead, an official statement said here.
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and property as a result of the earthquake that struck this morning. We pray for those who have lost their lives in this tragedy and their families and others who have been affected. A special prayer service is being held at the main temple here on their behalf,” said the statement.
About 400 people were killed and more than 8,000 injured when the devastating quake struck the Yushu prefecture at 7.49 a.m. at a depth of about 33 km.
“It’s my hope that all possible assistance and relief work will reach these people. I am also exploring how I too can contribute to these efforts,” said the spiritual leader.
