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This week His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama made international headlines yet again as a symbol of hope and resilience both for Tibetans and for people around the world. On October 11th, the Dalai Lama sent a warm letter of congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, the new Nobel Peace Prize laureate from Venezuela, praising her commitment to democratic rights and her determination to build a just and peaceful society. He has consistently extended similar encouragement to global figures, earlier in the week congratulating Dame Sarah Mullally on her historic appointment as the Archbishop of Canterbury. In his message to Mullally, the Dalai Lama highlighted the challenges facing the world and the need for courageous women in leadership, affirming his belief in interfaith cooperation, as reported on his official website and covered by Tibet This Week.
In a public appearance on October 8th at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, His Holiness was the guest of honor at a vibrant Long Life Offering Ceremony, attended by hundreds of Tibetan exiles, devotees from Europe, and the Australian Tibetan National Association. During the ceremony, colorfully costumed dancers, monks chanting ancient prayers, and the heartfelt singing of “Tsawai Lama” by crowds of Tibetan laypeople and monastics underscored the depth of affection felt for the Dalai Lama. The rituals focused on longevity and invoked blessings for his continued presence. Samdhong Rinpoche and other senior monastics led the rituals, with His Holiness distributing longevity pills and bestowing personal blessings, while outside the snow-dusted Himalayas gleamed in the morning sun, according to The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and detailed event reporting on tibet.net.
Recent days also saw the Dalai Lama continuing his core biographical theme of tireless teaching. Last Saturday, he gave spiritual instruction at the main temple to an estimated 5,800 devotees, many from Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of preserving the Buddha Dharma and respecting all religions, a message summarized by Tibet This Week on YouTube.
For social and political context, the ongoing Year of Compassion marking the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday has inspired events across Tibetan settlements, including a ceremonial bird release in Kamrao, as described by tibet.net. Meanwhile, international politics remain intertwined with his spiritual role—the Central Tibetan Administration and global Tibetan representatives continue to highlight issues of religious freedom and the autonomy of Tibet, with the Dalai Lama urging supporters to reject any Chinese-appointed successor, as reported by Global News.
No new direct social media posts from His Holiness have emerged this weekend, and there have been no confirmed reports of new business ventures or commercial activity. However, coverage in the past 24 hours remains focused on his ceremonial engagements, high-level correspondence, and enduring legacy in both spiritual and political arenas.
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