Prayers held for Dalai Lama’s long life

  • | Tuesday | 4th September, 2018

To the people gathered, the Dalai Lama gave them an assurance that he would live for 100 years to serve humanity, especially to lead the cause of Tibet. “I respect all kinds of religious beliefs which only teach love and compassion as the ultimate source of human happiness,” he said, citing an example of how humans are born out of love and how they survive on love.He further urged the Tibetan people to preserve the rich Tibetan language as it has the potential to serve all sentient beings on earth. DHARAMSHALA: Representing three traditional provinces, Tibetans from Utsang Cholka, Domey Cholka and Chushi Gangdrug based in Dharamshala, and likewise, Tibetans from Kalimpong , Gangtok, Darjeeling and Ravangla offered prayers (Tenshug) for the long life of their spiritual leader Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main temple here on Monday.Thanking participants and organizers, the Dalai Lama said: “As per prayers and wishes, I assure you that I will live for around 100 years.” He further said the only complete and detailed explanation of the ancient Nalanda teaching has been persevered in the Tibetan language, which is the reason why these days people from China interested in learning Buddhism pay attention to learning Tibetan language.

DHARAMSHALA: Representing three traditional provinces, Tibetans from Utsang Cholka, Domey Cholka and Chushi Gangdrug based in Dharamshala, and likewise, Tibetans from Kalimpong , Gangtok, Darjeeling and Ravangla offered prayers (Tenshug) for the long life of their spiritual leader Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main temple here on Monday.Thanking participants and organizers, the Dalai Lama said: “As per prayers and wishes, I assure you that I will live for around 100 years.” He further said the only complete and detailed explanation of the ancient Nalanda teaching has been persevered in the Tibetan language, which is the reason why these days people from China interested in learning Buddhism pay attention to learning Tibetan language. “I respect all kinds of religious beliefs which only teach love and compassion as the ultimate source of human happiness,” he said, citing an example of how humans are born out of love and how they survive on love.He further urged the Tibetan people to preserve the rich Tibetan language as it has the potential to serve all sentient beings on earth. To the people gathered, the Dalai Lama gave them an assurance that he would live for 100 years to serve humanity, especially to lead the cause of Tibet.

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