DHARAMSHALA, June 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today participated in the 80th birthday celebrations of Tibetan Spiritual Leader (Dharam Guru) the Dalai Lama at his palace in Macleodganj here.
Congratulating the Dalai Lama on the occasion, the Chief Minister wished him healthy and long life. He said the Dalai Lama was a reverend leader, a preacher of peace, tranquility and goodwill for all the nations, for which he was recognised all over the World.
Mr Singh said the Dalai Lama was a living example of peace and struggle. He was known for his non-violent struggle for liberation of Tibet and had consistently advocated policies of non-violence, even in the face of extreme aggression and carried out his humanitarian efforts.
The Dalai Lama also became the first Nobel Laureate to be recognised for his concern for global environmental problems too, the Chief Minister said. He also accompanied the Dalai Lama to the exhibition of biographical Thangka paintings, depicting the life and deeds of Dalai Lama.
A mega celebration was organised at the Dalai Lama palace, where people from all walks of life, including numerous foreign guests, also wished Dalai Lama on his birthday.
Mr Singh and the Dalai Lama released biographical Thangka Paintings of 14th Dalai Lama and pictorial biography of the 10th Panchen Lama. The Dalai Lama also released a documentary on the life of Mr Singh.
They also released 10 volumes of biographical series on the lives of all Dalai Lama’s and a book detailing the biographical Thangka painting on the Prime Minister of Tibetan Government in Exile, Lobsang Sangay. (UNI)
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