Richard Gere arrives in Dharamshala for Dalai Lama’s ninetieth birthday festivities: It is at all times a delight being right here

Richard Gere in Dharamshala

While the Dalai Lama’s birthday falls on July 6 as per the Gregorian calendar, festivities started on June 30 in accordance with the Tibetan calendar. The occasion has been attracting religious leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers who’ve been arriving from totally different components of the world.

Gere, is among the many outstanding individuals who have congregated in Dharamshala for the event that’s attracting world religious leaders, dignitiaries and nicely wishers.

‘This monastery is essential to me and my son’

Speaking to ANI in the course of the occasion at Nechung Monastery, Gere remarked, “We’re right here in Dharamshala to have a good time His Holiness’s ninetieth birthday, his good well being, his power and compassion. Nechung is certainly one of my oldest mates… this monastery is essential to me and my son.

“He’s been to my home in the US. He’s also very close to my son, and it’s always a delight being here. I’ve seen the pleasure of being here many times, so I feel like I have a connection with Nechung now. It’s always a delight being here,” Gere mentioned.

In a major ritual held on the Nechung Monastery, the Nechung Oracle, thought to be one of many protector deities of the Tibetan group, entered right into a trance state to bless the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and its leaders. CTA President Penpa Tsering, ministers, parliamentarians, and lots of Tibetan devotees had been current for the occasion.

Tsering defined the relevance of the ceremony, “This is the invocation of the Nechung Oracle. Nechung, along with Palden Lhamo, is an official protective deity of the Tibetan administration. We seek guidance from the oracle during periods of difficulty and uncertainty.”

On June 30 celebration at Tsuglagkhang, the principle Tibetan temple in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama made a short public look and reaffirmed his dedication to peace, compassion, and repair to the Tibetan folks and the broader world group.

The celebrations has drawn quite a few interfaith leaders, underlining the Dalai Lama’s affect past Buddhism.

Swami Chidanand Saraswati of Parmarth Niketan Ashram mentioned, “Dalai Lama ji is a blessing to the world. His message is clear: peace over conflict. We are here to celebrate his 90 years of love and healing.”

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati emphasised the Dalai Lama’s instance of compassion within the face of adversity. “He has taught us that even amidst hurt, one can still choose love, forgiveness, and truth.”

Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni echoed the message of non-violence and dialogue, “Religion is meant to connect, not divide. On this occasion, we reiterate that war solves nothing, dialogue and understanding are the paths forward.”

From July 2 to 4, Dharamshala will host a three-day worldwide Buddhist convention, bringing collectively senior monks and students from varied world traditions.

The occasion will culminate in a serious tackle by the Dalai Lama, throughout which he’s anticipated to talk on the way forward for the Tibetan reincarnation custom, a subject of appreciable curiosity inside the world Tibetan and Buddhist communities.

Additionally, the International Buddhist Confederation will host a particular commemorative occasion on July 13 in New Delhi. 

(by way of inputs from ANI)