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Around the world, including here in the Chicago area, Tibetans and supporters celebrated the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday on ...

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"The reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China," she said. " Xizang-related issue is a thorn in China-India relations and has become a burden for India.

The Dalai Lama arrived in Ladakh on Saturday for a month-long visit, greeted by enthusiastic crowds. He urged the Himalayan region's residents to preserve and promote Buddhist teachings.

The 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, also known as Lhama Thondup, whose teachings have inspired millions worldwide across faiths and cultures, was on July 6.

Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace.

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turned 90 on Sunday after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 ...

Thousands of people gathered in India’s Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama – a key milestone in the life of the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate ...

Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with followers in north Indian town Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.

DHARAMSHALA, India (Reuters) -The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he hopes to live until he is more than 130 years old, two decades longer than his previous prediction, following his assurance to ...

DHARAMSHALA, India >> The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he hopes to live until he is more than 130 years old, two decades longer than his previous prediction, following his assurance to followers ...