David J. “His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful knee replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Friday, June 28,” Mayman said. ) said in a statement.
“He is expected to make a full recovery and was discharged on June 29. His Holiness's personal medical team and office were in constant contact with the surgical and medical staff at HSS. We are grateful for their trust and assistance,” Mayman said.
The Dalai Lama's office released a video statement on Friday saying the spiritual leader had successfully undergone knee surgery and was in good health following the operation.
Tibetans around the world have celebrated the successful knee surgery of the 14th Dalai Lama. Special prayers were organized for followers of Hindu, Christian, Islam, Sikh and Buddhism at the Tsuglagkhang temple here.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner left for the US from Dharamsala via Switzerland on June 21 for treatment of his knee.
The veteran globe-trotting Buddhist leader, revered as a 'living god' by Tibetans and revered in the East and West, will turn 89 on July 6.
Millions of Tibetans and their followers around the world are hoping that the spiritual leader will be invited by President Joe Biden to sign the Tibet Reconciliation Act on his birthday.
Despite China's criticism, the US government has provided His Holiness with a security service equivalent to that of a head of state.
“He is expected to make a full recovery and was discharged on June 29. His Holiness's personal medical team and office were in constant contact with the surgical and medical staff at HSS. We are grateful for their trust and assistance,” Mayman said.
The Dalai Lama's office released a video statement on Friday saying the spiritual leader had successfully undergone knee surgery and was in good health following the operation.
Tibetans around the world have celebrated the successful knee surgery of the 14th Dalai Lama. Special prayers were organized for followers of Hindu, Christian, Islam, Sikh and Buddhism at the Tsuglagkhang temple here.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner left for the US from Dharamsala via Switzerland on June 21 for treatment of his knee.
The veteran globe-trotting Buddhist leader, revered as a 'living god' by Tibetans and revered in the East and West, will turn 89 on July 6.
Millions of Tibetans and their followers around the world are hoping that the spiritual leader will be invited by President Joe Biden to sign the Tibet Reconciliation Act on his birthday.
Despite China's criticism, the US government has provided His Holiness with a security service equivalent to that of a head of state.
