The Dalai Lama spoke about Bodhichitta, the spirit of enlightenment, and how it has guided his life. He said that admiration should not come from selfish desire, but through service to others.
The members of the Tibetan Refugee Camp in Lalitpur on Sunday are celebrating the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama singing, dancing and cutting the cake.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang temple in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, praised the spiritual leader's global influence.
"The United States extends best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama continues to inspire people by embodying a message of unity, peace, and compassion," the statement read.
The 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations began in Dharamshala, with Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, as well as Hollywood actor Richard Gere, joining in the singing of the Tibetan and Indian national anthems at Tsuglagkhang temple to honour the spiritual leader
After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949, the Dalai Lama assumed full political authority in 1950. He was forced to flee into exile in March 1959 following the violent suppression of the Tibetan uprising. He has since lived in India, along with over 80,000 Tibetan refugees, continuing to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday, calling him a symbol of "love, compassion, patience and moral discipline."
On the eve of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, prominent Indian leaders, including BJP leader Vijay Jolly and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, attended a celebratory event in Dharamshala to honour the revered figure.
As Tibetans around the world prepare to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joined the celebrations and wished him a long and healthy life.
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation for the celebrations being held in his honor by urging people to focus on cultivating compassion and peace of mind.