Dharamsala (HP), Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama turned 89 on Saturday and in his birthday message said that he is physically fit and determined to continue his service to the teachings of Lord Buddha.
The Dalai Lama is in the United States, where he is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
"I am now almost 90 years old, but I do not feel in poor health except for a slight discomfort in my legs and I would like to thank all my fellow Tibetans inside and outside Tibet for their prayers on my birthday," he said in the message. text issued here. through his office.
"Despite the surgery, I feel in good physical shape and I wish to ask you to be happy and relaxed," he said, adding, "I am determined to continue my service to the Buddha's teachings."
"Today, Tibetans inside and outside Tibet are celebrating my birthday with great joy and festivity and all Tibetans and people from the Himalayan regions are also praying for me and I wish to say thank you to everyone," he said.
"I feel a little physical discomfort, but it's inevitable, right? Because of the aging process. Basically, I'm doing very well. So please relax and be calm," he added.
"Until now, with the title of Dalai Lama, I have made a contribution to some extent to people inside and outside Tibet and in many parts of the world regarding the teachings of the Buddha and I am determined to continue my service to the teaching and "I resolve to do it with all my heart," the message said.
His birthday was celebrated with fervor at Mcleodganj here with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attending as chief guest along with Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao, Sikkim assembly speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa, the deputy speaker of the Ontario State Parliament, Bhutila Karpoche, and some ministers. of Sikkim and other dignitaries.
In a statement, the Tibetan government in exile wished the Dalai Lama a long life.
"Live long and may all your wishes be fulfilled without hindrance. May the truth of our cause prevail and may the reunion of Tibetans within and outside Tibet soon take place," he said.
The Dalai Lama is in the United States, where he is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
"I am now almost 90 years old, but I do not feel in poor health except for a slight discomfort in my legs and I would like to thank all my fellow Tibetans inside and outside Tibet for their prayers on my birthday," he said in the message. text issued here. through his office.
"Despite the surgery, I feel in good physical shape and I wish to ask you to be happy and relaxed," he said, adding, "I am determined to continue my service to the Buddha's teachings."
"Today, Tibetans inside and outside Tibet are celebrating my birthday with great joy and festivity and all Tibetans and people from the Himalayan regions are also praying for me and I wish to say thank you to everyone," he said.
"I feel a little physical discomfort, but it's inevitable, right? Because of the aging process. Basically, I'm doing very well. So please relax and be calm," he added.
"Until now, with the title of Dalai Lama, I have made a contribution to some extent to people inside and outside Tibet and in many parts of the world regarding the teachings of the Buddha and I am determined to continue my service to the teaching and "I resolve to do it with all my heart," the message said.
His birthday was celebrated with fervor at Mcleodganj here with Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attending as chief guest along with Lok Sabha member from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao, Sikkim assembly speaker Mingma Norbu Sherpa, the deputy speaker of the Ontario State Parliament, Bhutila Karpoche, and some ministers. of Sikkim and other dignitaries.
In a statement, the Tibetan government in exile wished the Dalai Lama a long life.
"Live long and may all your wishes be fulfilled without hindrance. May the truth of our cause prevail and may the reunion of Tibetans within and outside Tibet soon take place," he said.
