Dalai Lama turns 86

Tribune News Service

Dharamsala, July 6

The Dalai Lama, spiritual head of the Tibetans, turned 86 on Tuesday.

On behalf of all my fellow Indians, wishing His Holiness the 14th @DalaiLama on his 86th birthday. We consider ourselves fortunate to be inculcating your values in our Delhi government school students through the medium of Happiness Curriculum. pic.twitter.com/WftjiUzb6C

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 6, 2021

In a video message released in the morning from his residence in McLeodganj, the Dalai Lama demanded a gift from his friends that they should remain committed to non-violence and compassion.

The Dalai Lama said that being a refugee he fully utilised India’s freedom and concept of secularism. “For the rest of my life I shall be committed to serving humanity and working for the protection of environment,” he said.

Spoke on phone to His Holiness the @DalaiLama to convey greetings on his 86th birthday. We wish him a long and healthy life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2021

“Many people love me and many love my smile. Despite my old age my face is quite handsome and that is why many people are friendly to me,” the Dalai Lama said.

The Dalai Lama expressed deep appreciation to his friends who showed him love and respect.