Actor Richard Gere Spotted In Dharamshala For Dalai Lama's Birthday Celebrations
Gere, who embraced Buddhism after first meeting the Dalai Lama in India in 1978, recalled a deeply personal and inspiring moment from one of his conversations with His Holiness
Hollywood icon and long-time Tibet supporter Richard Gere is in Dharamshala this week to join celebrations marking the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, scheduled officially for July 6 as per the Gregorian calendar.
Gere, who embraced Buddhism after first meeting the Dalai Lama in India in 1978, recalled a deeply personal and inspiring moment from one of his conversations with His Holiness.
'Once I went to the Dalai Lama when I was feeling very tired," Gere shared on Thursday. 'I asked His Holiness, 'Can I stop now?' He said, 'Yes, you can stop when I stop — which is never.' This is not a commitment for one lifetime. This is many lifetimes of commitment, not just for Tibet, but for the people of Tibet who have been highly abused for many decades by the Chinese Communist Party."
#WATCH | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Hollywood Actor, Richard Gere, says '…Once I went to the Dalai Lama when I was feeling very tired. I asked His Holiness, Can I stop now? He said yes, you can stop when I stop, which is never. This is not a commitment for one lifetime.… pic.twitter.com/yR5mEQ49a0 — ANI (@ANI) July 3, 2025
Richard Gere, known for his iconic roles in films like Pretty Woman, An Officer And A Gentleman, and Chicago, has long used his global fame to spotlight the Tibetan cause.
Accompanied by friends and fellow supporters, Gere said, 'All of my friends are here to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. This monastery is very important to me and my friends. It is always a delight being here."
#WATCH | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh | Hollywood Actor, Richard Gere, says 'All of my friends are here to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama… This monastery is very important to me and my friends. It is always a delight being here." https://t.co/V2S2XJHkid pic.twitter.com/DXnPwnsCKq — ANI (@ANI) July 1, 2025
The celebration has brought together a wide circle of Tibetan leaders, monks, and global well-wishers in the serene hills of Dharamshala.
Tenzin Jigdal, Member of Parliament of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the actor.
'It's very moving to see how Richard Gere expresses his commitment to Tibet by sharing one of his experiences with His Holiness," Jigdal said. 'Thank you for your dedication and tireless efforts on behalf of #Tibet," he wrote on X.
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