The Dalai Lama has cancelled his U.S. tour, including his addresses at the University of Massachusetts Amherst following a checkup at Minnesota's Mayo Clinic.
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet was scheduled to make a public appearance at the University's Mullins Center on Oct. 25, as well as private visits to Amherst and Smith Colleges.
In a statement, the Dalai Lama's office said doctors advised the 80-year-old holy leader to rest and that he would return to Dharamsala, India, next week.
“His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in the United States earlier this week for a medical evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation, the doctors have advised that His Holiness take complete rest," the statement read. "We deeply regret cancellation of the visit and apologize to everyone who have worked so hard in organizing the visit as well as to the public who have been looking forward to the visit. We thank everyone for their support and understanding and would like to consider rescheduling the visit in the future.”
For those who bought tickets to the Mullins Center appearance, refunds are available at the original point of purchase.
