Dalai Lama's 90th birthday festivities: Richard Gere joins celebrations in Dharamshala
While the Dalai Lama's birthday falls on July 6, festivities began on June 30 in accordance with the Tibetan calendar. The event has been attracting spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers who have been arriving from around the world.
Gere is among the prominent people who have congregated in Dharamshala for the occasion that is attracting global spiritual leaders, dignitaries and well wishers.
"We're here in Dharamshala to celebrate His Holiness's 90th birthday, his good health, his strength and compassion," Gere said. "... this monastery is very important to me and my son."
"He's been to my home in the US. He's also very close to my son, and it's always a delight being here. I've seen the pleasure of being here many times, so I feel like I have a connection with Nechung now. It's always a delight being here," Gere said.
In a significant ritual held at the Nechung Monastery, the Nechung Oracle, regarded as one of the protector deities of the Tibetan community, entered into a trance state to bless the Central Tibetan Administration and its leaders. CTA President Penpa Tsering, ministers, parliamentarians, and many Tibetan devotees were present for the event.
Tsering explained the relevance of the ceremony, "This is the invocation of the Nechung Oracle. Nechung, along with Palden Lhamo, is an official protective deity of the Tibetan administration. We seek guidance from the oracle during periods of difficulty and uncertainty."
On June 30 celebration at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama made a brief public appearance and reaffirmed his dedication to peace, compassion, and service to the Tibetan people and the broader global community.
From July 2 to 4, Dharamshala will host a three-day international Buddhist conference, bringing together senior monks and scholars from various global traditions.
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Hollywood actor Richard Gere on July 1 joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama While the Dalai Lama's birthday falls on July 6, festivities began on June 30 in accordance with the Tibetan calendar. The event has been attracting spiritual leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers who have been arriving from around the world. Gere is among the prominent people who have congregated in Dharamshala for the occasion that is attracting global spiritual leaders, dignitaries and well wishers. "We're here in Dharamshala to celebrate His Holiness's 90th birthday, his good health, his strength and compassion," Gere said. "... this monastery is very important to me and my son." "He's been to my home in the US. He's also very close to my son, and it's always a delight being here. I've seen the pleasure of being here many times, so I feel like I have a connection with Nechung now. It's always a delight being here," Gere said. In a significant ritual held at the Nechung Monastery, the Nechung Oracle, regarded as one of the protector deities of the Tibetan community, entered into a trance state to bless the Central Tibetan Administration and its leaders. CTA President Penpa Tsering, ministers, parliamentarians, and many Tibetan devotees were present for the event. Tsering explained the relevance of the ceremony, "This is the invocation of the Nechung Oracle. Nechung, along with Palden Lhamo, is an official protective deity of the Tibetan administration. We seek guidance from the oracle during periods of difficulty and uncertainty." On June 30 celebration at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama made a brief public appearance and reaffirmed his dedication to peace, compassion, and service to the Tibetan people and the broader global community. From July 2 to 4, Dharamshala will host a three-day international Buddhist conference, bringing together senior monks and scholars from various global traditions.
