The Dalai Lama is a rip-off

[stephen_c]

look at how expensive it is to see the dalai lama.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/714781

Nurturing Compassion - $45
Educating the Heart - $53.50 to $107
Mental Health - $64.50 to 187.25
Cultivating Authentic Happiness - $21.50 to $64.00

$180 to $400 to see the man this weekend.
spiritual enlightenment shouldn't be this expensive.

[bungoshlung]

I was very interested in seeing him but my wallet isn't letting me :(

[omega_image]

lol u know that all of that goes to charities and such right?

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by Rowina

I was very interested in seeing him but my wallet isn't letting me :(

i thought maybe $8 to $12, but not that much.

[ground zero]

Originally Posted by omega_image

lol u know that all of that goes to charities and such right?

this is true. i'm sure if people are seeking enlightenment they should at least look forward to the enlightenment of other people.

[Senior]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

look at how expensive it is to see the dalai lama.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/artist/714781

Nurturing Compassion - $45
Educating the Heart - $53.50 to $107
Mental Health - $64.50 to 187.25
Cultivating Authentic Happiness - $21.50 to $64.00

$180 to $400 to see the man this weekend.
spiritual enlightenment shouldn't be this expensive.

I went to his (spiritual) talk at the Colusium last time he was here and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. MORE than worth the $50 or whatever it cost. You'll probably spend more than that on drugs this weekened...

Kids these days!

[stephen_c]

all i'm sayin is spiritual enlightenment should not = wallet enlightenment.

[Senior]

Originally Posted by stephen_c

all i'm sayin is spiritual enlightenment should not = wallet enlightenment.

Non profits and the people involved need to raise money as much or more than for profit businesses. If you have any experience with charities or such you would know this. Having the Dalai Lama in town is an amazing fundraising oportunity so they are taking it.

p.s. these events will all sell out with little to no advertising.

[sidekick]

i went last time when he was at the PNE. but it was a present from my dad. it was really interesting, but i wouldn't say life changing. i mean, mostly it's common sense the stuff he says. but it's the way he says it that's really beautiful sometimes.

[prozac]

Originally Posted by Senior

I went to his (spiritual) talk at the Colusium last time he was here and it was one of the best experiences I've ever had. MORE than worth the $50 or whatever it cost.

Weird. I was just about to post the exact same thing. I thought it was beyond worth it, and had a distinct effect on me at the time. I never once thought about the money, actually.

Think about the logistics of bringing a world leader to Vancouver. flights/security/accomodation for him and his staff...etc etc etc. "rip-off" is not the word I would use at all.

[esoter1c]

Dude, he's the fuckin' DALAI LAMA !

I'm surprised it's that cheap.

Cirque du soleil, now that's a fuckin' rip off.

[Senior]

Tickets to see Clinton speak were $400 or something.

[eurAzn.*]

thats definitely ridiculous

[mapleleaf4ever]

Cheaper than a Plaza Party.












*ba-dum tishhhhhhhh*

[Gusto]

i saw him last time he was here with desmond tutu, but i had a free ticket from a friend who didn't make it. definitely something different and very interesting. he has a great sense of humour.

[Cdn_Brdr]

Hey Ryan, maybe we should protest?

[robyn]

me and my money will be there saturday, hobos.

Originally Posted by Cdn_Brdr

Hey Ryan, maybe we should protest?

you just want to get all lovey and stuff.

[esoter1c]

Originally Posted by robyn

me and my money will be there saturday, hobos.

:285:

[Revolver]

lI SEE YOUR POINT. and i understand completely were your comming from.

but if you really thought about it before you posted, like the big picture instead of your initial inflated reaction, you would of seen that the cost is COMPLETELY reasonable. Considering who he is and where the money gose.

[shebavpg]

Originally Posted by eurAzn.*

thats definitely ridiculous

I agree.

[Veni*C]

Originally Posted by Revolver

but if you really thought about it before you posted, like the big picture instead of your initial inflated reaction, you would of seen that the cost is COMPLETELY reasonable. Considering who he is and where the money gose.

^^^ditto.

think of all the stupid shit that is twice as expensive that people pay to go to..... i find this much more educational and fullfiling.

[stephen_c]

^
the lama likes me more than he likes u !

[-evil-duerr-]

So what?
People pay more than that to see the rotting remains of the Rolling Stones forget the words to songs they've played thousands of times.

[sidekick]

^actually my ticket to the rolling stones was only 75 bucks.