Dalai Lama vows continued service and affirms his institution’s future at 90th birthday celebration

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, June 30: The foremost Buddhist figure and Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama oversaw a long-life prayer ceremony special offered to him on Monday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala just days ahead of his 90th birthday. The religious event was organised by members of the Dhomey community and included a short long life offering ceremony dedicated to the exiled spiritual leader.

Addressing the gathering, the revered Tibetan leader reflected on his lifelong commitment to the service of humanity, noting that despite turning 90, he continues to feel physically healthy. “Though I’m 90 years old, I’m physically very healthy and I’ve been to other countries, east, west, north, south, where I have found so many people who admire me. So, this human life that I have now has be...

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