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Richard Gere received blessings from the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday in Dharamshala. Celebrations included anthems, dancers, and Indian ministers.<\/h2>\n
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Hollywood actor Richard Gere seeks the blessings of the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. (Source: ANI)\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Hollywood actor and practising Buddhist Richard Gere received blessings from the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The actor was seen interacting with the Tibetan spiritual leader amid ongoing birthday celebrations in which Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh also participated.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the event, Gere said, \u201cYour Holiness, on behalf of all us as Westeners, there was something very sweet I saw at religious conference, the confirmation that his Holiness agreed to continue the institution of Dalai Lama. But many of the Lamas who spoke out, they were openly declaring, Dalai Lama doesn\u2019t belong to the Tibet anymore, he belongs to the world\u2026 He belongs to the universe.”<\/p>\n

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VIDEO | At the 90th birthday celebrations of Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, actor Richard Gere (@RichardGere66<\/a>) says, \u201cYour Holiness, on behalf of all us as Westeners, there was something very sweet I saw at religious conference, the confirmation that his Holiness agreed to continue\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/88Lvow1I5L<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Richard Gere, who is famous for his iconic roles in various Hollywood movies, has time and again tried to bring the Tibetan cause to a global platform.<\/p>\n

Speaking about his Dharamshala trip, Gere earlier said, \u201cAll of my friends are here to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama. This monastery is very important to me and my friends. It is always a delight being here.”<\/p>\n

Dharamshala Celebrates Dalai Lama\u2019s 90th Birthday<\/h2>\n

Before starting the celebrations, the Tibetan and Indian national anthems were played at the Main Tibetan Temple, where his 90th birthday celebrations were held.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> Dalai Lama\u2019s Message On 90th Birthday: \u2018I Am A Simple Buddhist Monk\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Thousands of people had gathered in Dharamshala for the celebrations, and masked dancers were seen twirling to the sounds of gongs in traditional outfits.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI 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 continued good health and long life,” wrote the prime minister.<\/p>\n

The Dalai Lama\u2019s 90th birthday comes days after he announced his succession plans and stated that only his office has the \u201csole authority” to decide who will be his future reincarnation.<\/p>\n

Also Read:<\/strong> \u2018Without Interference\u2019: US Has Message For China In Birthday Greetings To Dalai Lama<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cNo one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter,” said the Dalai Lama<\/a> in his recorded message.<\/p>\n

The statement contradicted China\u2019s long-standing position on the issue, and Beijing soon clarified that it holds the right to choose the next Dalai Lama based on old traditions from the time when China was ruled by emperors.<\/p>\n

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Prisha is the Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, with more than 10 years of experience in national and international news. She specialises in editorial leadership, sharp news judgment, and high-impact storytelling…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Prisha is the Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, with more than 10 years of experience in national and international news. She specialises in editorial leadership, sharp news judgment, and high-impact storytelling… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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