Thousands of exiled Tibetans in New Delhi and Dharmsala chanted prayers for long life to honor the birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. He turns 74 today, but with the outpouring of prayers and support he said he expects to live to be 100. This was the 50th birthday that the Dalai Lama has spent in exile in India.
Below is a tribute to the spiritual leader, with the prayer for long life being recited.
Thousands of exiled Tibetans in New Delhi and Dharmsala chanted prayers for long life to honor the birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. He turns 74 today, but with the outpouring of prayers and support he said he expects to live to be 100. This was the 50th birthday that the Dalai Lama has spent in exile in India.
Below is a tribute to the spiritual leader, with the prayer for long life being recited.
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