Anyone who ever said Twitter was just a waste of time and used only by the self-absorbed should look to one if its newest users. It could very well lead to inner peace.
The Dalai Lama joined Twitter Monday, the official Tibetan Government Official Web site announced Tuesday:
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has joined the social networking line to keep in touch with his followers.
Evan Williams, the CEO of the social networking site, tweeted Monday:
Met the Dalai Lama today in LA. Pitched him on using Twitter. He laughed.
But apparently he took the invitation to heart and accepted.
So far, His Holiness has posted a half dozen tweets linking to videos, photos and webcasts.
Previously there was a fake Twitter account claiming to be the religious leader, but it has since been removed. And those concerned that this account is another fake can rest assured knowing that the account of the 14th Dalai Lama has been verified by Twitter.
If there was any question that Twitter is here to stay, it should be gone.
DeLoma DeLama, it hardly matters. Jaimie DeLoma is the Twitter authority!
Comment by Local Eyes — February 24th, 2010 @ 6:14 pm