Dalai Lama at 90: Homecomings, Headlines, and the Weight of Succession
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Dalai Lama at 90: Homecomings, Headlines, and the Weight of Succession
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The past week in the Dalai Lama’s world has been marked by homecomings, international headlines, and a collective outpouring of devotion and political will. After celebrating his 90th birthday back in July with a quiet but meaningful gathering in Dharamsala and a tidal wave of global messages from exile governments and international dignitaries, His Holiness embarked on a high-altitude retreat to Leh in Ladakh, reportedly for both spiritual engagements and the health benefits of drier weather. There, he inaugurated the KarGön Mega Summer Symposium, laid the foundation stones for major Buddhist monuments in Zanskar and Leh, blessed the new Dharma Centre at Choglamsar, and drew a staggering 50,000-strong crowd at Shiwatsel for a teaching and long-life prayer ceremony. His final public appearance in Ladakh was a well-attended luncheon at Abi-Spang Spituk on August 24, bookending a circuit that saw face time with tens of thousands of devotees, including an historic encounter with Czech President Petr Pavel, who made the trek to Ladakh to mark the Dalai Lama’s 90th.
The Tribune and similar outlets report that the Dalai Lama left Leh late last week, stopping in Delhi for a customary health checkup before heading north to McLeodganj, his spiritual headquarters. The weather-sensitive journey was closely monitored by not only His Holiness’s own security detail but multiple Indian intelligence agencies, given the symbolic weight of his presence and recent road damage near his residence. Local officials scrambled to enact temporary repairs and ramp up foreign visitor scrutiny, underscoring the Dalai Lama’s enduring impact on regional tourism and political life.
Meanwhile, His Holiness’s absence had reportedly depressed local business in the hills—hotels and taxi drivers are eager for his return and the expected spike in pilgrims. On social media, images and videos went viral of thousands lining the roads to see him off in Leh. At the same time, international solidarity surged: the annual Tibet Lobby Day in Australia focused its efforts on respecting the Dalai Lama’s right to autonomous reincarnation, and the Tibetan Buddhist conference formally condemned external interference from China on succession matters, making headlines in both human rights and East-West policy circles.
In Switzerland, the Tibetan diaspora threw a grand birthday bash for the Dalai Lama, featuring speeches, cake, poetry, and calls for unity around cultural preservation. The Office of His Holiness maintained a steady stream of updates, with particular attention on the upcoming long-life prayer ceremonies on September 10 and 20, where he will personally address his followers—set to be a highlight on the devotional calendar and likely to draw a global online audience.
No major scandals, health scares, or unconfirmed stories have emerged from reliable sources. Mainstream coverage throughout the period has focused on his safe return, public appearances, and the geopolitical resonance of his longevity and leadership, especially in the fraught context of succession politics. With his public program paused for rest but major teachings imminent, the Dalai Lama remains at the center of spiritual, cultural, and political life for millions—his next moves, as ever, watched by admirers and adversaries alike.
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