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9:30 Coffee Break: Peaceful Songs for the Dalai Lama

by Anna Reed

January 20, 2016

the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama celebrates the Tibetan New Year, or Losar, in Minneapolis, Minn., on March 2, 2014.
MPR News/ Nikki Tundel

The Dalai Lama's website has reported that he is scheduled to undergo prostate treatment at Mayo Clinic in Rochester followed by a one-month period of rest.

In honor of His Holiness, let's all think of songs today that are harmonious, tranquil and peace-loving.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, send us your suggestions for peaceful songs.

And thanks to Amy for the suggestion!

Songs Played


Across the Universe - The Beatles
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap
One Of These Things First - Nick Drake
Hide and Seek - Imogen Heap
Flume - Bon Iver

Do you deserve a Coffee Break? We at The Current's Morning Show think you do, and we want to bring coffee and treats from Peace Coffee and Glam Doll Donuts to your workplace. In addition, we'll bring along local band Little Fevers to perform a couple of songs for you and your coworkers. Let us know why you'd like a Coffee Break - or request your own idea for a future topic.