Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday evokes mixed emotions

10 months ago

As His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama turned 90 years old on Sunday, the entire McLeod Ganj town in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, sprung to life with exuberance and mixed emotions.

The emotion was visibly high on the face of every devoted follower of His Holiness who came to the monastic town to celebrate his birthday.

The Dalai Lama’s age and health are a concern for every Tibetan, yet he remains a symbol of hope and courage, especially as he has announced that the Dalai Lama’s institution will continue, putting an end to speculation that the over-600 years old institution would end with him.

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