Dalai Lama Commemorates 88th Birthday, Expresses Wish for Global Harmony. At his hillside Indian headquarters in Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama celebrates his 88th birthday with supporters and exiled Tibetans.
Amidst traditional musical performances, the spiritual leader emphasizes the global reach of his message through a video released on social media. Since escaping from Tibet in 1959, the Dalai Lama has made Dharamsala his headquarters.
While Beijing accuses him of separatist activities, he asserts his pursuit of autonomy and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture. India, despite officially recognizing Tibet as part of China, has long provided refuge to Tibetan exiles, including the Dalai Lama.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveys birthday wishes, praising the Dalai Lama’s commitment to peace and nonviolence.
