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.
我为在这次袭击中国四川省的灾难性地震造成的重大伤亡深感悲痛。
我谨向在5月12日强烈地震中受到直接影响的家庭,致以我深切的同情和诚挚的哀悼。
我为地震中逝去的所有生命和伤者祈祷!
达赖喇嘛
2008年5月13日