Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to the 14th Dalai Lama, praising his enduring message of peace, harmony and compassion, which he said continues to inspire people across the world.
The Prime Minister also commended the Tibetan spiritual leader’s moral strength and commitment to the greater good.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Warm birthday greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His message of peace and harmony has been a guiding force for people across the world. His moral and spiritual strength and his commitment to global good are commendable. Wishing him a long and healthy life.”
Warm birthday greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His message of peace and harmony has been a guiding force for people across the world. His moral and spiritual strength and his commitment to global good are commendable. Wishing him a long and healthy life.@DalaiLama
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2026
Born as Lhamo Dhondup on 6 July 1935, the Dalai Lama was recognised at the age of two as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama.
He entered monastic life at six, completed the traditional Nalanda education system and earned the prestigious Geshe Lharampa degree.
After China’s military entered Tibet in 1950, he assumed political authority before fleeing to India in 1959 following the Tibetan uprising.
Since then, he has lived in Dharamsala and has become a globally respected advocate of peace, non-violence and interfaith dialogue.
In 2011, he stepped down from political leadership, retaining only his role as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism.
PM Modi’s message highlighted the Dalai Lama’s lasting influence, describing his teachings of peace, harmony and compassion as an enduring source of inspiration for people across the globe.
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