U.S. Senate unanimously declares July 6 as ‘Day of Compassion’ to honor Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

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Tenzin Nyidon

DHARAMSHALA, July 16: The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on Monday designating July 6, 2025, as a “Day of Compassion” to commemorate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, aligning with the Central Tibetan Administration’s “Year of Compassion” to mark the Dalai Lama’s milestone birthday.

The resolution reaffirms longstanding bipartisan support for the Tibetan people, their human rights, and religious freedom, particularly opposing any interference by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the recognition of the 15th Dalai Lama.

Introduced by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Todd Young (R-IN), the resolution gained backing from 10 additional bipartisan co-s...

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