Dalai Lama Expresses Hope to Live to 130 Years

The Dalai Lama, regarded as the highest spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Sunday. Commemorations for this milestone are taking place in Dharamshala, India, where he has lived in exile for several decades.

On Saturday, a parade was held in his honour in the city, which serves as the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile. During the celebrations, the Dalai Lama stated that he hopes to live for another 40 years, expressing a wish to reach the age of 130, according to reports from Reuters.

The current Dalai Lama, whose name is Tenzin Gyatso, has been living in India since 1959, following his departure from Tibet amid political unrest. Earlier this week, he indicated that he would like a successor to be appointed after his passing, a topic that has been the subject of discussion within the Tibetan Buddhist community.

The Dalai Lama is widely recognized for his teachings on compassion and non-violence, and his birthday is marked by followers around the world.