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Dalai Lama honored as he celebrates 90th birthday NHK

A: Hey there, how's it going?
B: Good! You know, anything interesting in the news today?

A: Yeah, check this out! Did you hear about the Dalai Lama turning 90?
B: No way! That's amazing. Where was his birthday celebration held?

A: It took place at a temple in India. Thousands of monks and followers came together to celebrate.
B: Wow, that sounds really special. I can imagine it being quite the gathering.

A: You know, the Dalai Lama has been living in exile for nearly 70 years after China's suppression of Tibetan uprisings.
B: Yeah, it's sad that he had to leave his home like that. But I'm glad he's still around and spreading positive messages.

A: In his birthday message, he encouraged people to be compassionate towards everyone, not just loved ones.
B: That's a powerful reminder for all of us!

A: Earlier this month, the Dalai Lama mentioned that his successor will be chosen based on Tibetan tradition without any outside interference.
B: Interesting! I wonder how they'll go about choosing his successor.

A: And he reaffirmed that the system will continue in which his successor is identified by senior monks after his death, which goes against China's insistence that they approve of his successor.
B: Yeah, that sounds tricky. But I hope they can find a peaceful solution for everyone involved.
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The Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turned 90 on Sunday. About 7,000 people including monks and his followers gathered at a temple in the northern Indian town of Dharamshala to celebrate the occasion.



The 14th Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India for nearly 70 years after China's suppression of an uprising in Tibet.



The spiritual leader said in his birthday message that people can contribute to making the world a better place "by being compassionate, not just toward near and dear ones, but toward everyone."



The Nobel Peace Prize laureate had said earlier this month that his successor will be chosen based on Tibetan tradition, without any interference from others.



The Dalai Lama reaffirmed that the system will continue in which his reincarnated successor is identified by senior monks and others after his death.



The move would go against Beijing's insistence that his successor must be approved by the Chinese government.
Summary
The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhism's exiled spiritual leader, turned 90. A gathering of 7,000 people, including monks and followers, celebrated at a temple in Dharamshala, India. Living in exile for nearly 70 years due to China's suppression of Tibetan uprisings, the Dalai Lama emphasized
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ID: 230a24d8-1989-40a9-b6c4-00b4401fc035

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250706_15/

Date: July 6, 2025

Created: 2025/07/07 07:12

Updated: 2025/12/08 03:25

Last Read: 2025/07/07 09:05