Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday: Thousands celebrate in Dharamshala as he calls for compassion and human values

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The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, turned 90 on Sunday, following a week of celebrations held by his followers. During the events, he spoke about his wish to live beyond the age of 130 and his decision to reincarnate after his death — comments that once again drew criticism from China. A Nobel Peace Prize winner, the Dalai Lama is respected around the world, though China considers him a separatist and continues to seek control over Tibetan Buddhism.