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Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ahead of 90th birthday, Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years
The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends a long-life prayer offering ceremony at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala (AFP) Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual leader said. He added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can."
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Business Standard
an hour ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Dalai Lama dismisses successor talk, hopes to live 30-40 years more
Speaking ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama said he has "clear signs" of Avalokiteshvara's blessings and hopes to live another 30-40 years to continue serving humanity Press Trust of India Dharamshala The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual leader said. He added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
NDTV
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Hope To Live For 30-40 Years More": Dalai Lama Amid Buzz Over Successor
Dharamshala: The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," the Tibetan spiritual leader said. He added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
‘Hope to live 30-40 years,' says Dalai Lama as doubts linger over succession plan
The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people. Speaking at the long life prayer ceremony ahead of his 90th birth anniversary on Sunday at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, Tenzin Gyatso said that he has "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara are with him. Looking in good health, dressed in traditional maroon monk robes and a flowing yellow wrap, he led prayers -- days after confirming that the 600-year-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," he said. The Tibetan spiritual leader added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can." Many exiled Tibetans fear China will name its own successor to the Dalai Lama, to bolster control over a territory it poured troops into in 1950 and has ruled ever since. Earlier this week, Dalai Lama, who turns 90 on July 6, had affirmed that the sacred institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the sole authority to recognise his future "reincarnation." The Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit organisation, was founded by the Office of Dalai Lama in 2015. The Tibeitian spiritual leader also declared that no one else can "interfere" in his succession plan, ending speculation on whether the 14th Dalai Lama, who is also called Lhama Thondup, will have a successor or not after his death. A 5.57-minute video of his speech in Tibetan was also released. "I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue and I hereby reiterate that the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the sole authority to recognise the future reincarnation. No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter," the statement said.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Hope to live 30-40 more years': On 90th birthday, Dalai Lama vows to serve for decades more; succession row rages on
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (Image credits: AP) NEW DELHI: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said he hopes to live another 30 to 40 years to continue serving people, addressing the ongoing speculation about his succession. Speaking at a long life prayer ceremony held at Tsuglagkhang, the main Dalai Lama temple in McLeodganj, ahead of his 90th birthday on Sunday, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, said he has received "clear signs and indications" that the blessings of Avalokiteshvara are with him. "Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of the Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more. Your prayers have borne fruit so far," he said. Reflecting on life in exile, he added, "Though we have lost our country and we are living in exile in India, that's where I have been able to benefit beings quite a lot. Those living here in Dharamshala. I intend to benefit and serve beings as much as I can."
