After a brief reception at the airport, where His Holiness was greeted by an advanced group of dozens of well-wishers, officials, and devotees, His Holiness traveled to the Shambhala Center of New York City, where his historic first visit to the United States was celebrated and honored with extensive ceremony and customary offerings of tea and rice.
緊接著，法王於機場內接受了由信眾們組成的迎賓隊伍的簡單歡迎儀式之後，法王車隊開往美國紐約市曼哈頓的香巴拉中心接受西藏傳統的供茶及供甜飯的歡迎儀式，以慶祝這歷史性法王首次訪美的弘法活動圓滿吉祥。

His Holiness later retired for rest his hotel, in preparation for some site-seeing outings on Friday, May 16, and a weekend program of dharma teachings on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18.
歡迎儀式之後，法王驅車前往下蹋的旅館休息，並為接下來的行程預作準備。

以下摘自妙融法师的“戏外小笔之三”

在德里美国使馆一下就拿到签证，官员们都表示法王来到美国是大家的荣幸。......美国机场是贵宾礼遇，没有排队。迎接车队前面有前导车，后面 有阻击手和救护人员。坐的车子是国家派遣的子。保安是美国国务院安排的。旅馆是整层的租下来。

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