How to Watch

Live broadcasts will be shown on UWTV, cable channel 27 throughout the Puget Sound or DishNetwork channel 9404 nationwide. UWTV also offers additional cable viewing options throughout the state of Washington.

Live webcasts will be available at uwtv.org.
Many of these live broadcasts will be available to watch on demand at uwtv.org and will be rebroadcast on UWTV; details will be posted here as they become available.

Learn More

For more information about these events, please visit Seeds of Compassion.

For further details about the Dalai Lama’s convocation at the University of Washington, please visit UW’s Department of Ceremonies.


UWTV presented several live broadcasts and webcasts of the Dalai Lama's visit to Seattle and the University of Washington. The Dalai Lama participated in the five-day Seeds of Compassion initiative from April 11-15, and was honored by the University of Washington at a special convocation on April 14.

UWTV invites you to watch these events through our archived webcasts below, or by tuning in to rebroadcasts on UWTV.

The Scientific Basis for Compassion The Scientific Basis for Compassion:
What We Know Now & What We All Can Do

The Dalai Lama will be joined by a panel of leading researchers, including Andrew Meltzoff, co-director of the UW Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences, to discuss the quantitative benefits of compassion and science.
Watch part 1 | Watch Part 2
From Knowledge to Compassion From Knowledge to Compassion Action:
What We All Can Do

The Dalai Lama will be joined by leaders in the area of compassion and empathy for a wide-ranging discussion of how parents and educators can bring compassion into the lives of children and families.
Watch part 1 | Watch Part 2
Children and Youth Day Children & Youth Day
A day specifically for children with performances and programs designed to teach children about compassion. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be joined by 15,500 students and educators from 25 counties in Washington state.
Watch part 1 | Watch Part 2
Convocation at the University of Washington Convocation at the University of Washington
The University of Washington will present the Dalai Lama with an honorary degree in recognition of his humanitarianism, advocacy of non-violence and promotion of compassion and understanding. During this special convocation, the Dalai Lama will speak with college students from throughout Washington state about compassion in civic responsibility.
Watch part 1 | Watch Part 2
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Interspiritual Panel Discussion with the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama will be joined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and several other leading spiritual leaders will discuss themes common to all spiritual traditions.
First Session: Watch part 1 | Watch Part 2
Second Session: Watch