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TOKYO -- The 14th Dalai Lama became one of the oldest Grammy Award winners ever at age 90, marking a new milestone for the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader that was quickly condemned by China. [1]

PoliticsDalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches The Dalai Lama addresses via video the inaugural session at the 15th Tibetan Religious Conferenc... [2]

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, after a week of celebrations by followers during which he angered China again and spoke of his hope to live beyond age 130 and reincarnate after dying. [3]

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (C) speaks during a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala, on July 6, 2025. [4]

Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, July to December Our photographers and editors have collected images from 2025, highlighting the events that helped define Asia. [5]

AFP As Tibetans prepare to mark 65 years since a failed uprising against Chinese rule and questions loom over the Dalai Lama’s successor, the diaspora’s elected leader said Beijing is crushing his people. [7]

The Dalai Lama visits the Mahabodhi Temple ahead of the International Sangha Forum in Bodh Gaya in India’s Bihar state, Dec. 16, 2023/Photo:RFA RFA Cultivate a life of virtue that will benefit others. [8]

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has reiterated his appeal to fellow Buddhists in Burma to show greater tolerance towards other religions, reports Phayul.com, a website run by Tibetan exiles. (confirmed by 2 sources) [9]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-02-02 · 58% match

Dalai Lama receives Grammy with 'humility' as China criticizes award

TOKYO -- The 14th Dalai Lama became one of the oldest Grammy Award winners ever at age 90, marking a new milestone for the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader that was quickly condemned by China.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-02 · 64% match

Dalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor

PoliticsDalai Lama says his office has 'sole authority' to name successor Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering by video as China watches The Dalai Lama addresses via video the inaugural session at the 15th Tibetan Religious Conferenc

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-07-11 · 59% match

Through the Lens: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama turns 90 - Nikkei Asia

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6, after a week of celebrations by followers during which he angered China again and spoke of his hope to live beyond age 130 and reincarnate after dying.

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-07-07 · 59% match

‘Simple Buddhist monk’ Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (C) speaks during a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, near Dharamsala, on July 6, 2025.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-26 · 54% match

Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, July to December - Nikkei Asia

Through the Lens: The Year in Asia, July to December Our photographers and editors have collected images from 2025, highlighting the events that helped define Asia.

[6] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 70% match

Dalai Lama to Give Up Political Role

[7] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-02-22 · 58% match

Beijing crushing Tibetans says exiled political leader says

AFP As Tibetans prepare to mark 65 years since a failed uprising against Chinese rule and questions loom over the Dalai Lama’s successor, the diaspora’s elected leader said Beijing is crushing his people.

[8] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-12-25 · 58% match

Dalai Lama calls for greater harmony among different Buddhist communities

The Dalai Lama visits the Mahabodhi Temple ahead of the International Sangha Forum in Bodh Gaya in India’s Bihar state, Dec. 16, 2023/Photo:RFA RFA Cultivate a life of virtue that will benefit others.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-10-01 · 56% match

Dalai Lama Repeats Call for End to Violence in Burma

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has reiterated his appeal to fellow Buddhists in Burma to show greater tolerance towards other religions, reports Phayul.com, a website run by Tibetan exiles.

[10] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-06-21 · 56% match

Dalai Lama Expresses ‘Real Admiration’ for The Lady

The Dalai Lama, Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, has praised Aung San Suu Kyi’s non-violent struggle for democracy, saying that he has “real admiration” for The Lady.

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