The Dalai Lama attend his 90th birthday celebration at the Tsuklakhang Tibetan Buddhist complex in Dharamshala

A Global Symbol of Tibetan Culture dalai lama 90’s birthday-Thousands of people gathered in India’s Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama – a key milestone in the life of the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate known for his message of compassion and his quest for greater freedoms for Tibet under Beijing’s rule. Undeterred by heavy monsoon rain and thick fog, crowds dressed in their finery packed the narrow streets from early morning and queued in droves hoping to catch a glimpse of the Dalai Lama at the Tsuklakhang Tibetan Buddhist complex.

Which reached full capacity before the festivities began and was heavily manned by Indian police and security personnel. Masked and diffarent kind of dancers in traditional outfits twirled to the sounds of gongs, pipes , and horns as the Dalai Lama was led into the complex by two attendants. Indian government ministers spoke at the event, as well as Hollywood actor Richard Gere, a longtime supporter of the Dalai Lama. Singing performances filled the courtyard as the Dalai Lama was served a slice of his birthday cake, topped with fresh fruit and a white lily is symbol of peace and calm.

The event was the last of  several days of festivites that brought supporters and religious leaders to the small city in the foothills of india’s himalayas. the city has been the home of the dalai lama since he fled tibet during a failed 1959 uprising against chinese communist rule and has been the seat of the tibetan government in exile. many including namgyal dorjee gongpa from new jersey in the US.

The tibetan spiritual leader emerged weearing traditional rober and a flowing yellow wrap, smilling and walking with the help of two monks, the spirits were unfazed by the fierce monsoon rains. chants filled the hilltop temples,as dance groups played bagpipes and banging cymbals. the exiled leader , who is regarded as a peace champion by hundreds of followers,indian minister ,and long time supporters including hollywood actor richard gere . Richard Gere respectfully kissed his hands and bowed down before making a speech.

Dalai Lama’s  Message

I am aware that friends and well-wishers from all over the world, especially Tibetan groups, are getting together to celebrate my 90th birthday. I especially value the fact that many of you are taking advantage of this opportunity to participate in activities that emphasize the value of kindness, generosity, and compassion.

Being a simple Buddhist monk, I don’t typically celebrate birthdays. But because you are planning birthday-related activities, I would like to express my opinions.

While striving for worldly advancement is crucial, it’s even more important to concentrate on finding peace of mind by developing a healthy heart and showing compassion—not just to those close to you, but to everyone. You will help to improve the world by doing this.

For my part, I will keep concentrating on my duties to advance religious harmony, human values, and the ancient Indian wisdom that explains how the mind and emotions function, as well as Tibetan culture and heritage, which has a great deal to offer the world by emphasizing compassion and peace of mind.

The teachings of the Buddha and Indian masters like Shantideva give me courage and resolve in my day-to-day existence, and I try to live up to their aspirations.

As long as space endures,

As long as sentient being remain,

Until then, may I too remain

To dispel the miseries of the world.

Thank you for using the opportunity of my birthday to cultivate peace of mind and compassion.

The Rebirth of a Soul in a New Body

The Dalai Lama confirmed that his office had the “sole authority” to acknowledge his future reincarnation and declared that he will have a successor after his death in a video address to religious elders on Wednesday.

In his recorded message, the Dalai Lama stated, “No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter.”

The declaration lays the groundwork for a conflict between exiled Tibetan Buddhist leaders and China’s atheist Communist Party, which maintains that only Beijing has the power to choose the next Dalai Lama.

Many Tibetan Buddhists applauded the Dalai Lama’s declaration since they had been waiting for him to decide if the centuries-old institution would cease with his passing. He had previously stated that he would reevaluate the matter around the time of his 90th birthday.

Tenzin Nyidon, a 26-year-old native of Odisha, eastern India, spoke from the audience and told CNN that she respects his rebirth “with deep respect.” She also expressed concern about China’s “attempts to politicize” this procedure.

Tibetan Buddhists believe in the circle of rebirth, and that when an enlightened spiritual master like the Dalai Lama dies, he will be able to choose the place and time of his rebirth through the force of compassion and prayer.

Few Achivment of Dalai Nama

The 14th Dalai Lama has received numerous awards over his spiritual and political career.^[1][2] He was a laureate for community leadership in 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Awards, Asia’s version of Nobel Prize.^[3] On 22 June 2006, he became the third person to be recognised with Honorary Citizenship by the Governor General of Canada. On 28 May 2005, he received the Christmas Humphreys Award from the Buddhist Society in the United Kingdom. Most notable was the Nobel Peace Prize, presented in Oslo on 10 December 1989.