Dalai Lama's 90th b'day: Tibetan admin announces ‘year of compassion' initiative
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ehradun: On the occasion of the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday on Sunday, the Central Tibetan Administration announced a 'year of compassion' initiative to be observed worldwide.
The primary objective is to undertake efforts to spread values of compassion in the global community.
On July 2 this year, the Dalai Lama announced the continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama in accordance with the aspirations of the people of Tibet and followers worldwide.
"We call upon all Tibetans and friends of Tibet to begin within their own communities to participate in programmes organised by the Central Tibetan Administration and to independently undertake efforts to spread values of compassion in the global community.
During more than 66 years of exile, we Tibetan refugees transformed from exiles into the most exemplary refugee community, and the foundation of these achievements is rooted in His Holiness' teachings.
The best way to repay this kindness is to put his guidance into practice," read a statement from the Kashag, the former governing council from Tibet.
"May the day when we Tibetans in Tibet and in exile could freely and jointly celebrate His Holiness' birthday soon come," it said.
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The Tibetan community in Dehradun organised cultural programmes on Sunday to mark the occasion, where CM Pushkar Singh Dhami also lent support. He announced widening the Buddha Temple road in the capital. "Dalai Lama has taught peace, non-violence, and compassion to the world. These teachings are even more valuable in the current times. Uttarakhand has always provided love, respect and safety to Tibetans, and we will continue to offer them support for cultural, educational and communal development," said the CM.
On the occasion, 113 birds were also released to signify the number of years the current Dalai Lama is expected to live, though recently he claimed that he would live 30-40 years longer than the previous prediction.
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