Tibet House Richard Gere
His support for the tibetan independence movement means he is banned from entering china.
Tibet house richard gere. Richard gere presented his personal photo exhibition from the series pilgrim which he made during his travels in tibet india and nepal. Gere 67 a buddhist and long time friend of tibet s exiled spiritual leader his holiness the dalai lama has continued activism for human rights in tibet and is a co founder of the tibet house and a chair of the international campaign for tibet. Richard tiffany gere ipa. рersonal exhibition of richard gere s photo works first time in russia richard gere for most of us is the immensely popular star of pretty woman and many more movies.
Gere a buddhist and long time friend of tibet s exiled spiritual leader dalai lama is a prominent advocate for human rights in tibet and is a co founder of the tibet house and a chair of the. 8 9 10 menla a retreat space located in the catskills near phoenicia new york is an offshoot of tibet house us. Gere was the co founder and chairman of tibet house us in 1987 and joined the board of directors at the international campaign for tibet in 1992 in order to more effectively address national and international forums of influence. He began in films in the 1970s playing a supporting role in looking for mr.
Born august 31 1949 is an american actor and producer. He has served as its board chairman since 1995 where gere has addressed the senate. Hollywood star richard gere and professor robert thurman fathers founders of the famous tibet house new york were invited to take part in the festival. ɡ ɪər geer.
Goodbar 1977 and a starring role in days of heaven 1978. He created and sponsored the international year of tibet in 1991 culminating in his holiness the dalai lama s historic visit to new york. Tibet house japan founded in 1975 in shinjuku tokyo. Tibet house us presenting preserving tibetan culture since 1987 in new york city at menla retreat dewa spa in phoenicia new york.
Gere is deeply committed to protecting the human rights of the tibetan people. Gere became the co founding chairman of tibet house in new york. He came to prominence with his role in the film american gigolo 1980 which established him as a leading man and a sex symbol.