DalaiLama Longevity
Dalai Lama to live another 40 years: The Dalai Lama, a prominent Buddhist spiritual leader, has announced that he hopes to live for another 130 years. He made the announcement during a prayer service held on his 90th birthday on July 6, 2025. Hundreds of followers from around the world attended the ceremony and prayed for his long life.
Answer to speculations on succession:
The Dalai Lama’s recent statement that he would be reincarnated after his death has clarified speculations about his succession. After a failed uprising in Tibet in 1959, he settled in Dharamsala in northern India. He lives there and organizes many programs for the welfare of his citizens.
From Dharamshala to the Path of Service:
“We have lost our homeland, and are living in exile in India. However, I have been able to benefit many sentient beings. So, I want to stay here in Dharamshala and serve the Dharma and sentient beings for the rest of my life,” he said in his speech. He also recalled the teachings of the Buddha in this speech.
Perspective on Reincarnation:
Dalai Lama to live another 40 years: The Beijing government considers the Dalai Lama a separatist and is pushing the idea of ​​bringing his legacy under Chinese control. However, the Dalai Lama has previously made it clear that he will be reborn in a “free world.” In a statement to his followers this week, he revealed that only his non-profit organization, the “Gaden Phodrang Trust,” has the right to recognize his reincarnation.