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Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Sparks Hope Amid Tensions

7/7/2025

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The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday bash in Dharamshala drew thousands, including actor Richard Gere, who joined in the celebration of compassion. Amidst the festivities, he declared his reincarnation will take place outside China, igniting hope and concern among exiled Tibetans amid rising tensions with Beijing over succession rights.

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The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday bash in Dharamshala drew thousands, including actor Richard Gere, who joined in the celebration of compassion. Amidst the festivities, he declared his reincarnation will take place outside China, igniting hope and concern among exiled Tibetans amid rising tensions with Beijing over succession rights.