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India Gazette
29-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Tibetans gear up to celebrate Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, preparations in full swing
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 29 (ANI): A Few parliamentarians in exile and other members of the organising committee arrive at Kangra Airport to welcome spiritual gurus who are coming to attend the 90th birthday celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama will turn 90 on July 6, but according to the Tibetan Lunar Calendar, tomorrow is his birthday. Tibetans have made special arrangements to celebrate the occasion here. There will be a long life prayer ceremony also and the Dalai Lama will attend this event tomorrow morning at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang here in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. He is also expected to make an announcement regarding talks about his reincarnation issue during the upcoming conference here. Dalai Lama is turning 90 on July 6. The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) will hold a special event on July 13, at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to celebrate the 90th birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Buddhist leaders, including heads and representatives of all four sects, Sakya, Kagyu, Nyingma, and Gelug, will meet the Dalai Lama in July. However, the Karmapa Rinpoche, the head of the Kagyu sect, will not attend the event, and his absence will certainly make the Tibetans unhappy. The entire day will be dedicated to commemorating the occasion, bringing together a notable array of international scholars, Buddhist leaders, and experts who have had long-standing associations with Dalai Lama. The schedule will include panel discussions covering topics that resonate with Dalai Lama's principal teachings and his outlook for the future of Buddhism. Significant themes will include the 'Relevance of Buddha Dharma in the 21st Century' and 'The Future of Tibetan Buddhism and the Preservation of its Culture.' A key feature of the day will be a session called 'Quantum Physics, Neurosciences and Buddhism,' which will investigate how modern science intersects with traditional Buddhist philosophy. The event will wrap up with the adoption of a special declaration focused on 'Karuna & Its Relevance in Conflict Avoidance,' highlighting compassion as a core principle for addressing contemporary global challenges. (ANI)
Times of Oman
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Dalai Lama to make announcement about his reincarnation during upcoming Tibetan Religious Conference
Dharamshala: The Tibetan Buddhist leaders will attend the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference from July 2-4 in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is expected to make an announcement regarding talks about his reincarnation issue during the upcoming conference here. Dalai Lama is turning 90 on July 6. The Tibetan Buddhist leaders, including heads and representatives of all four sects, Sakya, Kagyu, Nyingma, and Gelug, will meet the Dalai Lama in July. However, the Karmapa Rinpoche, the head of the Kagyu sect, will not attend the event, and his absence will certainly make the Tibetans unhappy. President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong (Political Leader) Penpa Tsering told ANI, "Since we came into exile, all the Buddhist traditions and the pre-Buddhist traditions inside Tibet, we used to meet periodically, so during this cabinet, this is the first time we are meeting." "We also timed it in such a way that there is only one document that is available reincarnation September 2011 document, which talks about, when Dalai Lama will reach the age of 90, then he would take certain decisions or consultation with others, and this year it's going to be Dalai Lama90th birthday," Sikyong said. Commenting on Chinese interference, Sikyong said, "These questions of spirituality and government interference, particularly coming from a Communist government that does not have faith in any of these things. It's a cross interference in the religious freedom of the Tibetan people, and it does not justify in any way. Therefore, they should be more concerned about the living 14th Dalai Lama. They should talk with him and resolve the Sino-Tibetan conflict, rather than thinking about using the next Dalai Lama as a political tool." Namgyal Dolkar Lhagyari, a member of the Tibetan Parliament in exile, told ANI, "We all are aware of the past event, especially of the 2011, where 14th Dalai Lama has very categorically mentioned that when he is 90, he will be making some important announcement in regard to his reincarnation or emanation before death." Tenzin Tsundue, a Tibetan activist, told ANI, "This conference of Tibetan Buddhist leaders is a very important one. They are likely to meet with the Dalai Lama consultant, who will also give their suggestion, especially regarding the future reincarnation of the Dalai Lama."
