Tenzin Lakshay, spokesperson of Tibetan government in-exile expressed regret that the Tibetans living inside Tibet cannot celebrate his holiness's bithday due to the restrictions imposed by the Chinese government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to Dalai Lama on his 89th birthday and prayed for his speedy recovery following knee surgery, as well as his continued good health and long life.
Buddhist monks and devotees celebrated the birthday of Dalai Lama by cutting a 25-pound cake. In a special puja, Buddhist monks prayed for the long life of the Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama's followers said they would celebrate July 6th as the 'Universal Day of Compassion' to honour the great contributions of the Dalai Lama towards a global mission for peace and harmony among humankind.
The boy monk Nawang Tashi Rapten, the Taklung Tsetul Rinpoche, and the head of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism also participated in the prayers.
Preparations for the birthday festivities are in full swing, with an official function scheduled to take place at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang, nestled in the heart of Dharamshala.
President of the Central Tibetan Administration of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering Sikyong, expressed regret that Tibetans cannot celebrate the 89th birthday of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on July 6 in his birthplace due to China's restrictions.
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