“We have lost our country, but …”, today 90 years old Dalai Lama, grand birthday preparations

Updated: 06-07-2025, 03.25 AM

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Today is the 90th birthday of the Tibetan religious leader Dalai Lama. There were discussions about his successor before his birthday. The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the head of the exiled Tibetan government, Penpa Tsering has rejected the rumors. The Dalai Lama is named Tenzin Gyatso. The 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso, while putting a stop to the rumors on his announcement of his successor just before his 90th birthday, said that he hoped that he will live 30-40 years more and will continue to serve people.

The Dalai Lama assured his followers, saying that they are getting “clear signs” that Avlokiteshwar’s blessings are with him. He said, “Looking at many predictions, I think I have the blessings of Avlokiteshwar. I have given my best so far. I hope I will live 30-40 years more. Your prayers have been fruitful so far.” He also added that he hopes he will live more than 130 years.

More than 15,000 people wished for longevity

The exiled Tibetan government has organized programs for a week to celebrate the birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. In this episode, more than 15,000 people thronged the longevity prayer ceremony held at the main temple. According to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) spokesperson Tenjin Lakshya, devotees, representatives of various sects of Tibetan Buddhism and senior Lamas of various monasteries made their presence on the occasion.

“We have lost our country, but I am able to benefit people”

The Dalai Lama said in his address that although the Tibetan people have lost their country and are living in exile in India, they have “been able to benefit the creatures a lot.” Sharing his life experiences, he also recalled his meeting with Chinese leader Maotse Tung, who said, “Religion is poison.” The Dalai Lama said that he had not responded at that time, but he felt mercy towards Maotse Tung. He also mentioned his meetings to people having different perspectives towards religion and said that Buddhist scriptures have said that different mental tendencies and nature of people have been said, but in spite of this everyone tries to get happiness.

Autonation of rumors of successor

A few days before the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, rumors were going on about the announcement of his successor, especially in view of the increasing tension with China. However, these rumors have been rejected by Penpa Sheerying, president of the Central Tibetan Administration. Sheeing said, “Some people are talking like the Dalai Lama will die tomorrow or the day after tomorrow or the next year. He says they will live for the next 20 years. So we have to understand the tradition.” He also clarified that many people came with the hope that the Dalai Lama could appoint someone or indicate the location of his rebirth, but nothing like this happened.

Many dignitaries arrived at birthday celebrations

The main ceremony of the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama will include several dignitaries on Sunday. These include Union Cabinet Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Hollywood actor Richard Gere. (input language)

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