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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Ahead of 90th birthday, Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years
The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala (AFP) Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual leader said. He added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can."
The Wire
an hour ago
- The Wire
As China Warns India on Dalai Lama Remarks, MEA Says ‘No Position'
Speaking to reporters in Delhi on Friday, Rijiju emphasised that his views were personal. 'I do not want to react to China's statement,' he said, adding that he was speaking as a follower. New Delhi: After China objected to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's endorsement of the Dalai Lama's authority to choose his successor, India said on Friday (July 4) that it 'does not take any position' on matters of faith, even as Rijiju clarified he was 'speaking as a follower' and not 'on behalf of the Government of India'. The clarification came as Beijing reacted sharply to Rijiju's earlier remarks earlier in the day. At the daily media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning warned that India 'should stop interfering in China's internal affairs' to avoid harming the trajectory of bilateral ties. 'India should be clear about the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama and honour its commitments on Xizang (Tibet) related issues,' Mao said, according to PTI. 'India should exercise caution in its words and actions, stop interfering in China's internal affairs with Xizang-related issues, and avoid impact on the improvement and development of the China-India relationship,' she added. In an official response, the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that he was aware of 'reports relating to the statement made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama about the continuation of the Dalai Lama institution.' 'Government of India does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion,' he said, clearly not endorsing the Dalai Lama's plans. He added, 'Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so.' On Thursday, Rijiju had said that no one else, besides the Dalai Lama, had the right to make a decision on his next reincarnation. China had responded to the Dalai Lama's succession plans by asserting that any reincarnation must receive approval from Beijing. Speaking to reporters in Delhi on Friday, Rijiju emphasised that his views were personal. 'I do not want to react to China's statement,' he said. 'I am speaking as a follower. I am a devotee.' He continued: 'I believe in His Holiness the Dalai Lama. So from that perspective, I am saying that all over the world, those who believe in Dalai Lama ji wish that Dalai Lama ji himself will decide [on reincarnation]. This is the wish of the followers.' 'I am not speaking on behalf of the Government of India or in response to the Chinese government's statement,' he clarified. 'I am not speaking on anyone's behalf.' This month, Indian external affairs minister S Jaishankar will be going to China to take part in the SCO foreign ministers meeting which begins on July 13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to take part in the SCO leaders' summit later this year. While news agencies reported on the Chinese foreign ministry's response, it was not mentioned in the transcript of the media briefing uploaded on its website. The controversy follows a statement issued on Wednesday, just days before his 90th birthday, by the Dalai Lama, in which he laid out his long-anticipated succession plans. On Wednesday, just days before his 90th birthday, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism had outlined his succession plans in a long-anticipated statement. 'I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue,' he said in a video message delivered in Tibetan. 'I hereby reiterate that the Gaden Phodrang Trust has sole authority to recognize the future reincarnation. No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter.' Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong wrote on social media that the selection must be carried out through the 'Golden Urn lottery procedure'. While Beijing had 'exempted' the current Dalai Lama from this process, Xu said, his successor 'must follow the process that consists of search and identification in China, lot-drawing from the Golden Urn' and secure 'central government approval'. Rijiju, a practising Buddhist from Arunachal Pradesh, has long expressed reverence for the Dalai Lama. His presence at the birthday celebrations as a Union minister is not unusual. However, his explicit endorsement of the Dalai Lama's position on reincarnation had raised eyebrows, as till now, India had always refrained from commenting on his succession. India, which has hosted the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile since 1959, has typicsally described him as 'a revered religious leader' who is 'accorded all freedom to carry out his religious activities' in the country. This line has consistently been used to respond to Chinese protests, particularly regarding his visits to Arunachal Pradesh. The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
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Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Dalai Lama dismisses successor talk, hopes to live 30-40 years more
Speaking ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama said he has "clear signs" of Avalokiteshvara's blessings and hopes to live another 30-40 years to continue serving humanity Press Trust of India Dharamshala The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual leader said. He added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
