Thinles Tsewang, President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association welcomed His Holiness, thanked him for coming, presented a gift to him to mark the occasion and assured him that all present prayed that he live long. All stood for the Tibetan and Indian national anthems. His Holiness came down to the front of the stage to greet members of the audience and took his seat in an armchair. Towards the end, as the procession of offerings was taking place, out on a platform in the middle of the audience, Tibetans in Ngaripa costume sang a Toepa song, the gist of which was, “the Buddhism of the Land of Snow is not in decline so long as we have His Holiness the Dalai Lama”, followed by verses for auspiciousness.Īfter a short break celebrations resumed. “In that spirit of friendship I’d like to thank all of you who have gathered here today.” From the throne he explained that a long-life offering was being made according to the rite of the White Tara Wish-fulfilling Wheel and that from his side he would also pray to live long.Īs the prayer progressed, the mandala offering was made by Thiksey Rinpoche, while Ganden Trisur, Rizong Rinpoche took the role of Dorje Löbpön.
Reaching the podium of the teaching pavilion, His Holiness greeted the growing crowd and told them that many friends in different parts of the world were celebrating his birthday.
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He told them that clear advice about how to do this can be found in the knowledge of ancient India and that the time has come to revive it. He stopped to talk to them about the need to work for a happier more peaceful world by coming to grips with our disturbing emotions. From there he walked to the teaching pavilion on the Shiwatsel ground.Īt the gate he encountered groups of Europeans and Indians who wished him a happy birthday. Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India - Celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 82nd birthday began according to established custom with members of his staff and attendants gathering to recite special prayers with him at his residence.
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