I am deeply saddened by the loss of many lives and many more who have been injured in the catastrophic earthquake that struck Sichuan province of China. Iwould like to extend my deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences tothose families who have been directly affected by the strong earthquakeon 12 May 2008. I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives and those injured in the quake.
我為在這次襲擊中國四川省的災難性地震造成的重大傷亡深感悲痛。
我謹向在5月12日強烈地震中受到直接影響的家庭,致以我深切的同情和誠摯的哀悼。
我為地震中逝去的所有生命和傷者祈禱!
達賴喇嘛
2008年5月13日