Leh — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama expressed his gratitude to everyone who sent him birthday wishes and he said,"Spreading compassion and kindness continues to be my life's primary mission. Such an attitude is essential to making our world a better place for everyone. I therefore call on my brothers and sisters everywhere, both young and old, to practice warm-heartedness and compassion, with genuine concern for the wellbeing of others."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama said on July 8, 2026, while expressing his gratitude to everyone who wished him happy birthday on July 6, 2026, "I would like to thank you all for your greetings on my 91st birthday. As I mentioned to those gathered here in Leh, Ladakh, India on July 6, 2026, when I look back on my life, I see that the core of my practice has been to be of benefit to others. That is the altruistic motivation with which I wake up every day."
"Spreading compassion and kindness continues to be my life's primary mission. Such an attitude is essential to making our world a better place for everyone. I therefore call on my brothers and sisters everywhere, both young and old, to practice warm-heartedness and compassion, with genuine concern for the wellbeing of others. To be able to do so is, I believe, what it means to lead a meaningful and purposeful life of service," His Holiness added.
"As you may be aware, following a successful medical procedure on my left knee in New Delhi last month, I have since been recuperating here in Ladakh. As in past years, I find the climate here at this time of year well suited to my health, and I therefore plan to remain in Ladakh for the next several weeks. With my prayers and good wishes," His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded.
