Through the Lens: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama turns 90
A man walks by a banner on July 2 announcing celebrations for the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, India. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
The Dalai Lama speaks via video link at the inaugural session of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference at the Dalai Lama Library and Archive near Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 2. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
Tibetan monks pray during the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference at the Dalai Lama Library and Archive near Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 2. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A devotee holds prayer beads while praying at the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 5. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
Tibetan nuns pray as they walk clockwise around Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 4. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A view of of Dharamshala, India, on July 1. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
Tibetan men and women take part in the Lhakar Gorshey, a Tibetan circle dance performed on Wednesdays, considered a day of cultural significance, near Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 2. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
Children and devotees wait for the arrival of the Dalai Lama during a meeting held to pray for for his long life at the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 5. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A monk talks to a police officer at Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, on July 5, in Dharamsala, India. The Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday this month. The occasion was marked by festivities and special prayer ceremonies in Dharamshala and in Tibetan communities worldwide. The Dalai Lama is revered among the Tibetan diaspora as a spiritual leader and advocate for peace. His 90th birthday also serves as a moment for reflection on the future of Tibetan culture and the preservation of the ethnic group's unique identity. (Photo by)
A photo of the Dalai Lama is displayed near Tsuglagkhang, also known as Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 1. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A participant holds the medal she received on the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, at the Tsuglakhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 6. (Photo by Reuters)
Monks donate food for a meeting to pray for the long life of the Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, on July 5, in Dharamsala, India. (Photo by)
A Tibetan monk prays as he walks clockwise around Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 4. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A child holds up a placard depicting the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday at Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 6. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
A devotee looks at a layer cake at an event held to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday in Dharamshala, India, on July 6. (Photo by Ashwini Bhatia/AP)
American actor Richard Gere kisses the hand of Dalai Lama during his 90th birthday celebration at Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 6. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
Devotees kneel as the Dalai Lama, leaves following his 90th birthday celebration at Tsuglagkhang, also known as the Dalai Lama's Temple complex, in Dharamshala, India, on July 6. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
People stand in front of the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin holding signs reading, "Tibet is not a Part of China," and a picture of the Dalai Lama. Members of several human rights groups protested in front of the ministry, where German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met with his Chinese counterpart, Minister Yi. on July 3. (Photo by: Katharina Kausche/AP)
A Tibetan devotee sits inside the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 5. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson reiterated on July 2 that the government had to approve the identity of the Dalai Lama's successor, and that the designation had to take place in China. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
The Dalai Lama attends a prayer meeting held for his long life at the Dalai Lama's Temple complex in Dharamshala, India, on July 5. (Photo by Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters)
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