Hollywood actor Richard Gere on Tuesday joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the encompassing areas of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh forward of the ninetieth birthday of 14th Dalai Lama.
Richard Gere in Dharamshala
Whereas 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 international religious leaders, dignitiaries and nicely wishers.
‘This monastery is essential to me and my son’
Chatting with ANI through 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 is been to my dwelling within the US. He is additionally very near my son, and it is at all times a delight being right here. I’ve seen the pleasure of being right here many instances, so I really feel like I’ve a reference to Nechung now. It is at all times a delight being right here,” Gere stated.
In a big ritual held on the Nechung Monastery, the Nechung Oracle, considered 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 plenty of Tibetan devotees had been current for the occasion.
Tsering defined the relevance of the ceremony, “That is the invocation of the Nechung Oracle. Nechung, together with Palden Lhamo, is an official protecting deity of the Tibetan administration. We search steerage from the oracle during times of problem and uncertainty.”
On June 30 celebration at Tsuglagkhang, the primary 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 international 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 stated, “Dalai Lama ji is a blessing to the world. His message is obvious: peace over battle. We’re right here to have a good time his 90 years of affection and therapeutic.”
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati emphasised the Dalai Lama’s instance of compassion within the face of adversity. “He has taught us that even amidst damage, one can nonetheless select love, forgiveness, and reality.”
Jain Acharya Lokesh Muni echoed the message of non-violence and dialogue, “Faith is supposed to attach, not divide. On this event, we reiterate that battle solves nothing, dialogue and understanding are the paths ahead.”
From July 2 to 4, Dharamshala will host a three-day worldwide Buddhist convention, bringing collectively senior monks and students from numerous international traditions.
The occasion will culminate in a significant handle 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 throughout the international Tibetan and Buddhist communities.
Moreover, the Worldwide Buddhist Confederation will host a particular commemorative occasion on July 13 in New Delhi.
(by way of inputs from ANI)