Around 520 intellectuals and opinion makers attended the talk. His Holiness arrived in Peru from Chile on Sunday, May 7. In his interaction with the intellectuals and opinion makers of Peru , His Holiness replied to various questions from the audience regarding the management of emotions. He also drew the attention of intellectuals and opinion makers, including the business community, to the plight of the underprivileged people, particularly the native indigenous population of Incas. 'The huge economic gap is not only morally wrong, but also a source of problem and instability in the society', he said. He suggested the privileged community to share some of their resources to improve the education and health facilities of the underprivileged people.
On the second day of his visit to Peru on Saturday, May 8, His Holiness the Dalai Lama paid a visit to Cusco , the ancient mythical capital of Inca civilization, where he had a very emotional gathering with the elders of the indigenous people of Incas. The gathering was held at the Temple Qoricancha (Sacred Temple of Sun) in the heart of Cusco City , located at the altitude of 3,000 meters above the sea level. In his address at the special gathering with the representatives of the 'Altomisayoqs Queros', considered as a direct descendent of Quechuas, one of the tribes of Inca civilization, His Holiness advised the indigenous population to protect their native culture and civilization with modern education. He advised the natives not to isolate themselves from the modern society. The representatives of the native people offered His Holiness a pair of hand-woven small Inca bag and bracelet with seeds, while His Holiness offered elders of the indigenous people with Khatags, a traditional Tibetan silk scarf, as a symbol of friendship and mutual respect. Later in the afternoon, the Mayor of Cusco, Mr. Carlos Valencia gave a formal reception to His Holiness in the City Hall in the presence of all his senior staff members. The Mayor presented His Holiness with a medal and a resolution declaring him as a distinguished guest of Cusco City.
On Sunday, May 7, immediately upon his arrival in Lima , the capital of Peru yesterday, His Holiness attended the Press Meet at the Miraflores Park Hotel. Around one hundred local and international media personnel attended the press meet.
Later in the evening, His Holiness gave a public talk on 'The Power of Tolerance' at the auditorium of Catholic University of Peru and it was attended by 3,000 people. At the university, Rector Luis Guzm