The Dalai Lama's recent affirmation that only his office holds the authority to identify his successor is a strong counter to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious affairs, according to the Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan (HRNTT),
Tibetan and Korean Buddhists in Busan celebrated the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with a Long Life Prayer Ceremony at Gwaneumsa Temple. The event featured joint prayers, rituals, and tributes to His Holiness, highlighting his global message of compassion and unity.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 8: In a heartfelt tribute to one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders, Dr. Dinesh Shahra--eminent industrialist, philanthropist, and thought leader--commemorated the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama through a special Annadanam (communit
China has protested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama, calling it interference in its internal affairs. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the Dalai Lama is a political exile involved in anti-China activities. Global Times reported th
Tibetan monk Kunga Lama said the Dalai Lama's birthday is a celebration of Tibetan identity, unity, and peace. He offered prayers for the Dalai Lama's long life and for flood victims in Himachal. A young reincarnated monk also participated in the prayers and cake-cutting ceremony.
The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebration was marked with great enthusiasm, with the Chief Representative Officer of the Central Tibetan Government in Exile, Lhakpa Tsering, highlighting the Tibetan spiritual leader's 14th Dalai Lama's contributions to global peace and harmony.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended his warm wishes to the Tibetan community and the people of India on the occasion of the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that the Dalai Lama has no authority to decide whether the reincarnation system shall continue or be abolished and that the reincarnation of Dalai Lamas neither began from him nor will end due to him.
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.
"At a religious conference following His Holiness' proclamation to continue the institution of the Dalai Lama, many lamas openly declared that the Dalai Lama no longer just belongs to Tibet, but to the world and the universe. His holiness exists beyond any concept of time and space," said th
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday noted that the Dalai Lama's message of inner peace even holds greater relevance in today's world torn apart by conflict and polarisation.
Addressing the event celebrating the Dalai Lama's birthday here, the Union Minister said that a multi-disciplinary centre (Dalai Lama Centre) based on the Nalanda tradition is being built in Bihar's Bodh Gaya to promote the fusion of Tibetan and Indian ancient wisdom.