On May 19th, 2013, Mayor Greg Fischer of Louisville introduced the Dalai Lama to a crowd of more than 15,000 in Louisville, KY. During the event, Mayor Fischer spoke about Louisville's Compassionate City campaign, reported that the city had signed the Charter for Compassion, and described how people from all walks of life have come together to awaken compassion in every aspect of life. 

A particularly inspiring moment came when the Dalai Lama said… 

I was very much impressed by how the mayor spoke of Louisville participating in the Compassionate Cities movement. I think that’s highly necessary, very important in today’s world. I think globally, we really need a more compassionate attitude.

Full details of the Charter for Compassion are found here.