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Dalai Lama
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90th Birthday Message
On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in pic.x.com/bfWjAZ18BO
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Narendra Modi
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I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline. His message has inspired respect and admiration across all faiths. We pray for his
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Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་།
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We offer our deepest prayers and heartfelt gratitude as His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90. A life devoted to compassion, peace, and the well-being of all sentient beings, his journey is an inspiration to humanity.
Through every trial, His Holiness has remained a steady pic.x.com/dzyfGpLK9m
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Ian Johnson
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Get ready for two Dalai Lamas: my take on the looming succession struggle for the 90-year-old Dalai Lama.
A @ChinaFile conversation with @RobbieBarnett @isabelhilton @tashirabgey and yours truly
www.chinafile.com/conversation/dalai-lamas-succession
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