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The 14th Dalai Lama has been actively engaged in spiritual leadership and humanitarian work over the past several days. Most recently, on December 2nd, His Holiness issued a heartfelt statement expressing deep sadness over the devastating storms and torrential rains that have swept across Asia. He specifically mentioned Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and surrounding regions, offering his sincere condolences to families who lost loved ones and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured. This compassionate response demonstrates his continued commitment to addressing human suffering across the globe.
Earlier in November, significant commemorative events took place. On November 17th, more than 6,000 people gathered at the Main Tibetan Temple to celebrate the 75th anniversary of His Holiness assuming full spiritual and temporal leadership of Tibet back in 1950. This milestone event underscored his enduring influence and the deep reverence held by his followers worldwide. That same day, His Holiness also met with over 180 Chinese monks and nuns from three Taiwanese monasteries, including Thubten Chöling Monastery, Tsokdruk Öser Ling Monastery, and Nanhai Nunnery. During this significant encounter, the monastics chanted prayers for his long life in Chinese, highlighting the cross-cultural spiritual connections he maintains.
Throughout 2025, His Holiness has been celebrating his 90th birthday with various ceremonies and cultural performances. The year has been designated a "Year of Compassion" by the Central Tibetan Administration, running from July 6th through July 6th of next year. In June, a pre-celebration of his milestone birthday was held at the United States Capitol, where bipartisan representatives acknowledged his advocacy for peace and designated July 6th as "A Day of Compassion" in his honor and in solidarity with the Tibetan people.
His Holiness continues to maintain an active public schedule with regular teachings, long-life prayers, and community engagements at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India. His spiritual work remains focused on promoting compassion, peace, and addressing contemporary humanitarian crises affecting millions worldwide.
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