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The Dalai Lama at 90: A Life of Compassion | Biography Flash

The Dalai Lama at 90: A Life of Compassion | Biography Flash

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This week the 14th Dalai Lama has been the center of historic celebration and international reverence as he marked his 90th birthday, a milestone widely observed by Buddhist leaders and global admirers. On September 20th at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, His Holiness attended a lavish Long Life Offering and a vibrant showcase of cultural performances presented in his honor by representatives from Korea and ten Southeast Asian countries. The event, highlighted by traditional dances, prayers, and ceremonial offerings, drew over a thousand devotees, all united in their wish for the Dalai Lama’s continued health and spiritual leadership. According to a statement read on behalf of the assembly, Buddhist leaders collectively endorsed him as the Universal Supreme Patriarch of the Buddhist World, emphasizing the profound long-term significance of his influence, dedication to nonviolence, and work in spreading Buddhist values and compassion.

During his address, the Dalai Lama reflected on his journey from Amdo in Tibet to global spiritual leader in exile, openly sharing childhood memories, the challenges of his final exams in the monastic universities, and his fateful flight from Tibet in 1959. He credited India for its kindness, recounted his early days learning Buddhist logic and philosophy, and underscored his life’s practice of compassion and wisdom—revealing dimensions of his personal and spiritual development rarely expressed in public detail. Afterward, Southeast Asian countries honored him with energetic and artful performances, culminating in the unfurling of a written prayer for his long life.

Recent news stories confirm the Dalai Lama’s ongoing engagement with world leaders, including his written birthday greeting to India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulations to Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sushila Karki, reinforcing his ongoing diplomatic relevance. On September 10th, thousands gathered at the Tsuglagkhang in Dharamsala for prayers for his long life, a sign of unwaning devotion among the Tibetan diaspora. Meanwhile, media outlets such as Tibet.net report that supporters around the world marked his 90th with rallies and cultural events, while in China, state media reported that authorities in Tibetan regions ordered the removal of his portraits, highlighting the enduring tension over his legacy.

His public calendar confirms ongoing activities, with future teachings and long-life prayer ceremonies scheduled through early 2026. No new business activities or unusual social media controversies have surfaced this week, and his online presence remains focused on themes of compassion, interfaith dialogue, and ethical living.

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