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Dalai Lama, a global symbol of Tibetan culture and resistance, turns 90
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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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G Kishan Reddy
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Heartiest greetings to His Holiness The Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.
His life and message inspires millions across faiths to walk the path of peace, compassion and brotherhood.
My prayers for his good health and long life.
@DalaiLama pic.x.com/WR7rR6jLve
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Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་།
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A truly humbling experience at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, where the Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration hosted a public programme to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th @DalaiLama.
The celebration was a profound tribute. An outpouring of love, pic.x.com/3UiGzlRECn
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