Dalai Lama Cancels U.S. Trip; Won't Be In Philly
By Kim Glovas
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Dalai Lama has cancelled his visit to the United States next month, including a stop in Philadelphia on October 26th.
The official website for the Dalai Lama says he had a medical checkup at the Mayo Clinic on Thursday, and doctors advised that he take a complete rest.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dalai Lama as he recovers his strength. We look forward to honoring His Holiness' contributions to world peace and individual freedom at the Liberty Medal ceremony," says the Constitution Center's Jenny Parker
The Dalai Lama, who is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, is 80 years old.
His stop in Philadelphia was supposed to be at the National Constitution Center.
His scheduled appearances in the U.S. also included Boulder, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah.