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'HOPE TO LIVE 30 MORE YRS': DALAI LAMA AHEAD OF 90TH BIRTHDAY

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July 06, 2025

On the eve of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama said that he hopes to live until he is over 130 years old, days after he said that the 600-year-old institution of Tibetan Buddhists will continue after his death and a trust created by him will be the sole authority to recognise his reincarnation.

- Shailee Dogra

Speaking at the prayer ceremony ahead of his birthday at Tsuglagkhang temple in McLeodganj, the Dalai Lama said that he has “clear signs and indications” that the blessings of the Avalokiteshvara (a Buddhist spiritual protector) are with him.“Looking at the many prophecies, I feel I have blessings of Avalokiteshvara. I have done my best so far. I hope to still live for 30-40 years more,” the Tibetan spiritual leade

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