"Compassion"

The artist Shep Fairey, well-known for his Obama "Hope" poster and the Obey Giant street-art campaign, has released a new portrait of the Dalai Lama entitled "Compassion." The work is in honor of Tibetan Independence Day (March 10th) as well as the Dalai Lama's upcoming 75th birthday.

Shepard has this to say about His Holiness the Dalai Lama: “I’ve always had great admiration for His Holiness and his non-violent approach to the plight of the Tibetan people. When I was approached with the opportunity to work with this beautiful image as a sanctioned source and create a work that evokes the Dalai Lama’s presence as I feel it, I was thrilled. I hope His Holiness remains a presence of compassion in the world for many birthdays to come!”

Please give a few moments of your time today to send loving thoughts to the people of Tibet and to the peaceful solution of the Tibetan-Chinese conflict. If you want to get further involved, Students for a Free Tibet is an excellent place to start.