13 September 2008
Dalai Lama cancels Europe visit
(Tibet.net) The Dalai Lama has cancelled all his engagements for the month of October on his doctors' advice. The 73-year-old had recently undergone medical tests and treatment in Mumbai's Lilawati hospital after suffering abdominal pains. A statement issued by the Dalai Lama's office said that his doctors have advised him to take rest before resuming his schedule. "The physicians have informed His Holiness that his general health condition is good but strongly advised him to curtail his travel schedule". "His Holiness very much regrets the inconvenience it will cause to the organizers of his programs as well as to those who were looking forward to participating in them. We hope everyone will understand the situation", the statement said. The Dalai Lama was scheduled to visit Switzerland and Germany in October.