Dalai Lama turns 90, says he is ‘a simple Buddhist monk,’ vows to keep ‘promoting harmony’

Dalai Lama turns 90, says he is ‘a simple Buddhist monk,’ vows to keep ‘promoting harmony’

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday on Saturday with a message describing himself as “a simple Buddhist monk” and urging people to practice compassion, kindness, and inner peace. Celebrations were held in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, as world leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extended their wishes.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama attends an event celebrating his 90th birthday according to a Tibetan calendar at the Tsuglakhang temple in Dharamshala, India, Monday, June 30, 2025, ahead of his birthday according to the Gregorian calendar on July 6. AP