On Sunday (July 27), Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in Leh city in India's Ladakh. And that seems to have sent ripples to China. A statement by the Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic highlighted 'strong concern and firm disapproval of President Pavel's disregard for the serious stance of the Chinese side and the overall situation of China-Czech relations'.&nbsp;"It must be emphasised that Tibet has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times, and Tibetan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, in which no external forces may interfere. The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile who, under the guise of religion, engages in anti-China separatist activities and is by no means merely a religious figure. His so-called "middle way" and fantasies of creating a "greater Tibetan area" encompassing a quarter of Chinese territory, which never existed in history, are in reality an attempt at "covert independence," which the Chinese government and the Chinese people will absolutely not tolerate. The so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile" is an organised separatist political organisation with a program aimed at achieving "Tibetan independence" and is not recognised by any country, including the Czech Republic. The Chinese side firmly opposes any contacts by representatives of any country with the Dalai Lama's group," it mentioned.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">President Petr Pavel of the Czech Republic met with His Holiness the Dalai Lama this morning in Leh, Ladakh, India. During the meeting, President Paul extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness on the occasion of his 90th birthday. <a href="https://t.co/85phv5FHxw">pic.twitter.com/85phv5FHxw</a>&mdash; Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) <a href="https://twitter.com/DalaiLama/status/1949506724336951626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking about his visit, the Czech president said, “For me, it’s a great pleasure and honour to visit the Dalai Lama because he visited my country eleven times, so it’s a great pleasure to reciprocate at least once.”&nbsp;Pavel added, “He (His Holiness) is not calling for an independent Tibet. He understands the Middle Way very well, and he only wants freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and freedom of language for his own people. And I think we should all support that.”&nbsp;This visit has not gone down well with China, and has urged Czech Republic to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle and also asked to take immediate action to keep 'negative impacts' at bay.

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in India. Now, this interaction has not gone down well with China. As the country's embassy in Czech Republic has issued a statement urging to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle.

On Sunday (July 27), Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in Leh city in India's Ladakh. And that seems to have sent ripples to China. A statement by the Chinese Embassy in Czech Republic highlighted 'strong concern and firm disapproval of President Pavel's disregard for the serious stance of the Chinese side and the overall situation of China-Czech relations'. "It must be emphasised that Tibet has been an integral part of Chinese territory since ancient times, and Tibetan affairs are purely China's internal affairs, in which no external forces may interfere. The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile who, under the guise of religion, engages in anti-China separatist activities and is by no means merely a religious figure. His so-called "middle way" and fantasies of creating a "greater Tibetan area" encompassing a quarter of Chinese territory, which never existed in history, are in reality an attempt at "covert independence," which the Chinese government and the Chinese people will absolutely not tolerate. The so-called "Tibetan government-in-exile" is an organised separatist political organisation with a program aimed at achieving "Tibetan independence" and is not recognised by any country, including the Czech Republic. The Chinese side firmly opposes any contacts by representatives of any country with the Dalai Lama's group," it mentioned.

Czech Republic President Petr Pavel met the Dalai Lama in India. Now, this interaction has not gone down well with China. As the country's embassy in Czech Republic has issued a statement urging to adhere to the political commitment to the One China principle.

China warns Czech Republic of 'negative impacts' after President meets Dalai Lama in India

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama turns 90 today, and many of his followers have gathered in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, to mark the occasion. &nbsp;To attend the grand event organised in Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama’s temple, on Sunday (July 6), thousands of people, from Tibetan Buddhists to Indian ministers, have assembled. One of the special guests in the city for the celebration is Hollywood actor Richard Gere.The actor, who is also a practising Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received his blessings. In one of the videos shared online, Gere can be seen seeking blessings from the spiritual leader.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | At the 90th birthday celebrations of Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, actor Richard Gere (<a href="https://twitter.com/RichardGere66?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RichardGere66</a>) says, &quot;Your Holiness, on behalf of all us as Westeners, there was something very sweet I saw at religious conference, the confirmation that his Holiness agreed to continue… <a href="https://t.co/88Lvow1I5L">pic.twitter.com/88Lvow1I5L</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1941716530745704654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The clip, which has now gone viral, shows the actor arriving on stage, bowing down, and kissing the Dalai Lama's hand. The spiritual leader then blesses Gere by gently patting his head. He was seen sitting on the same stage behind the Dalai Lama.Gere also spoke at the event and said that the Dalai Lama belongs to the whole world. &nbsp;“Your Holiness, on behalf of all us as Westeners, there was something very sweet I saw at religious conference, the confirmation that his Holiness agreed to continue the institution of Dalai Lama. But many of the Lamas who spoke out, they were openly declaring, Dalai Lama doesn’t belong to the Tibet anymore, he belongs to the world… He belongs to the universe," Gere said, as per PTI.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Dharamshala, HP | At the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, Hollywood actor and practising Buddhist, Richard Gere, says, &quot;... We have never seen a human being like him who completely embodies selflessness, love, and wisdom... At a religious conference… <a href="https://t.co/Mf76aj10oJ">pic.twitter.com/Mf76aj10oJ</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1941733200553709859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Richard Gere, who is the chair of the International Campaign for Tibet, is one of the most well-known supporters of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people. Over the years, he has spoken very fondly of their culture and has vowed to keep fighting for the Tibetan culture. &nbsp;"His Holiness has been very clear that at some point the body is going to fall apart for all of us," the 75-year-old movie star told Reuters. &nbsp;"We all have to be aware that His Holiness can't carry us on his shoulders forever. We have to carry ourselves and we have to carry each other," he added.&nbsp;

Hollywood actor Richard Gere, who is also a practicing Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received his blessings. In one of the videos shared online, Gere can be seen seeking blessings from the spiritual leader.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama turns 90 today, and many of his followers have gathered in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, to mark the occasion. To attend the grand event organised in Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama’s temple, on Sunday (July 6), thousands of people, from Tibetan Buddhists to Indian ministers, have assembled. One of the special guests in the city for the celebration is Hollywood actor Richard Gere. The actor, who is also a practising Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received his blessings. In one of the videos shared online, Gere can be seen seeking blessings from the spiritual leader.

Hollywood actor Richard Gere, who is also a practising Buddhist, met the 14th Dalai Lama and received his blessings. In one of the videos shared online, Gere can be seen seeking blessings from the spiritual leader.

Hollywood actor Richard Gere seeks blessings from Dalai Lama at his 90th birthday | Watch

As the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turns 90 on Sunday (July 6), he shared a message in a post on X (formerly Twitter) a day ahead of his birthday, appealing to his followers to be kind towards everyone. He also asserted that he would continue to focus on promoting human values and religious harmony."On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism," he said on X."I am just a simple Buddhist monk; I don't normally engage in birthday celebrations. However, since you are organizing events focused on my birthday I wish to share some thoughts," he added.He also urged his followers to focus on achieving peace of mind along with material development making the world a better place. "While it is important to work for material development, it is vital to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart and by being compassionate, not just toward near and dear ones, but toward everyone. Through this, you will contribute to making the world a better place," he also said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">90th Birthday Message On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in… <a href="https://t.co/bfWjAZ18BO">pic.twitter.com/bfWjAZ18BO</a>&mdash; Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) <a href="https://twitter.com/DalaiLama/status/1941507604175335789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Dalai Lama promises of values and harmony</h3>The Dalai Lama promised that he would continue to focus on promoting human values and religious harmony. In addition, he noted that he develops determination and courage in his everyday life through the teachings of the Buddha and Indian masters such as Shantideva."As for myself, I will continue to focus on my commitments of promoting human values, religious harmony, drawing attention to the ancient Indian wisdom which explains the workings of mind and emotions, and Tibetan culture and heritage, which has so much potential to contribute to the world through its emphasis on peace of mind and compassion.I develop determination and courage in my daily life through the teachings of the Buddha and Indian masters such as Shantideva, whose following aspiration I strive to uphold."Quoting Shantideva, he further added," As long as space endures, As long as sentient being remain, Until then, may I too remain, To dispel the miseries of the world."Meanwhile, celebrations within the Tibetan community in McLeodganj on Sunday are underway with a religious conference, youth forum, film screening and prayers for the long life of the Tibetan spiritual leader, according to a report by news agency PTI.&nbsp;

The Dalai Lama urged his followers to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart along with material development, making the world a better place. 

As the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turns 90 on Sunday (July 6), he shared a message in a post on X (formerly Twitter) a day ahead of his birthday, appealing to his followers to be kind towards everyone. He also asserted that he would continue to focus on promoting human values and religious harmony. "On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism," he said on X. "I am just a simple Buddhist monk; I don't normally engage in birthday celebrations. However, since you are organizing events focused on my birthday I wish to share some thoughts," he added. He also urged his followers to focus on achieving peace of mind along with material development making the world a better place. "While it is important to work for material development, it is vital to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart and by being compassionate, not just toward near and dear ones, but toward everyone. Through this, you will contribute to making the world a better place," he also said.

The Dalai Lama urged his followers to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart along with material development, making the world a better place.&nbsp;

'I am just a simple Buddhist Monk': Dalai Lama's birthday message to followers after he turns 90

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama told thousands of Tibetan exiles gathered in his hilltop Himalayan home that he hopes to live for "another 30 or 40 years" to continue serving humanity and the Buddhist faith. His remarks come as thousands of exiled Tibetans prayed for the Buddhist spiritual leader's long health on the eve of his 90th birthday and as uncertainty reigns about his successor, the 15th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."<h2>Why does the Dalai Lama want to live another 30–40 years?</h2>The Tibetan spiritual leader said he wants to continue "to serve sentient beings and the Buddha Dharma", he said, referring to the teachings of the Buddha.Tenzin Gyatso is believed by followers to be the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. He has spent over six decades in exile since fleeing Lhasa in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Speaking to his followers at the main temple in the Indian Himalayan town, he said, "In my life, I have encountered people from all walks of life, those with faith in religion and others with no interest in it at all. This is only natural, as individuals have different mental dispositions", he said, speaking in Tibetan."Yet, the common desire shared by all, including the Tibetan people, is the wish to avoid suffering and to experience happiness."At 90, the Dalai Lama remains in good health; however, his advancing age has become a cause of concern for his followers. Speaking to AFP, 27-year-old Dorje Dolma, who fled Tibet to India said, "Seeing him turn 90 today fills me with happiness, but also a deep sadness." She said that the Dalai Lama's "good health brings me joy, but his age sometimes worries me."This is a common sentiment among the Dalai Lama's followers. Just a few days back, the Tibetan spiritual leader announced that the 600-year-old tradition would continue and that his reincarnation would be chosen by a trust set up by him. While speaking about his reincarnation on Wednesday (Jul 2), the Dalai Lama dismissed China's participation in selecting his successor. The Tibetan spiritual leader said that only a foundation founded by him, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, will recognise his future reincarnation. He insisted that no one, China or anyone else, has “authority to interfere” in the process.&nbsp;

 "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama told thousands of Tibetan exiles gathered in his hilltop Himalayan home that he hopes to live for "another 30 or 40 years" to continue serving humanity and the Buddhist faith. His remarks come as thousands of exiled Tibetans prayed for the Buddhist spiritual leader's long health on the eve of his 90th birthday and as uncertainty reigns about his successor, the 15th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years." Why does the Dalai Lama want to live another 30–40 years? The Tibetan spiritual leader said he wants to continue "to serve sentient beings and the Buddha Dharma", he said, referring to the teachings of the Buddha. Tenzin Gyatso is believed by followers to be the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. He has spent over six decades in exile since fleeing Lhasa in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Speaking to his followers at the main temple in the Indian Himalayan town, he said, "In my life, I have encountered people from all walks of life, those with faith in religion and others with no interest in it at all. This is only natural, as individuals have different mental dispositions", he said, speaking in Tibetan. "Yet, the common desire shared by all, including the Tibetan people, is the wish to avoid suffering and to experience happiness." At 90, the Dalai Lama remains in good health; however, his advancing age has become a cause of concern for his followers. Speaking to AFP, 27-year-old Dorje Dolma, who fled Tibet to India said, "Seeing him turn 90 today fills me with happiness, but also a deep sadness." She said that the Dalai Lama's "good health brings me joy, but his age sometimes worries me." This is a common sentiment among the Dalai Lama's followers. Just a few days back, the Tibetan spiritual leader announced that the 600-year-old tradition would continue and that his reincarnation would be chosen by a trust set up by him. While speaking about his reincarnation on Wednesday (Jul 2), the Dalai Lama dismissed China's participation in selecting his successor. The Tibetan spiritual leader said that only a foundation founded by him, the Gaden Phodrang Trust, will recognise his future reincarnation. He insisted that no one, China or anyone else, has “authority to interfere” in the process.

&nbsp;"So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."

At 90, Dalai Lama says he’s not done yet — hopes to live another 30-40 more years

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