The Buddhist leader, known as Tenzin Gyatso, is the 14th incarnation of the Dalai Lama.
Born in 1935, he has reigned as Tibet’s spiritual leader since 1940.
In July, His Holiness turned 87 and celebrated byinauguratingthe Dalai Lama Library and Museum in Dharmsala, India.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama opens the Dalai Lama Library and Archive in Dharmsala, India on July 6, 2022. (Photo:Tenzin Choejor)
The new institutions will hold relics of the Dalai Lama’s life work as a spiritual and Tibetan leader.
By 15, he assumed full responsibilities.
He is a livingBodhisattva, an enlightened being.
The Dalai Lama enters the Dalai Lama Library and Archive. (Photo:Tenzin Choejor)
I feel that is the real me.
I feel that the Dalai Lama as a temporal ruler is a man-made institution.
As long as the people accept the Dalai Lama, they will accept me.
But being a monk is something which belongs to me.
No one can change that.
Deep down inside, I always consider myself a monk, even in my dreams.
His new library and museum will help preserve his teachings over many years of service and study.
In 1959, the Dalai Lama was forced to flee Tibet after China crushed a rebellion.
He has since treated Dharmsala, India, as his home base.
The new institutions are below his hillside residence but above the lower Lha-gyal-ri circumambulatory path.
Tea and sweet rice greeted the guests as the Dalai Lama, monks, and students entered.
Even actor Richard Gere attended as a longtime friend and student.
The Dalai Lama later addressed the crowd.
The new library and museum will help preserve the history of other Dalai Lamas as well as Tibet itself.
Id like to thank you for being cheerful today during this critical time for our nation.
Later, he cited learning to train his mind as important throughout his life.
like keep up your courage, work together, and do your best.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama turned 87 in July 2022.
He celebrated by inaugurating a new museum and library.
The Dalai Lama enters the Dalai Lama Library and Archive.
