Thousands turned out Thursday for the Tibetan Dalia Lama’s visit to Charlottesville. 

The spiritual leader of the Tibetan people was in Charlottesville for a speaking engagement at the Paramount Theater and the Ntelos Pavilion. 

Charlottesville Mayor Satyendra Huja greeted the Dalai Lama and presented him with a key to the city.   

His Holiness spoke to the crowd about peace and maintaining tolerance in the face of intolerance.