Hollywood actor and longtime Tibet supporter Richard Gere attended celebrations marking the 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, this week.
Gere participated in a June 30 event at the Nechung Monastery, expressing deep personal ties to the site and the Tibetan leader.
The Dalai Lama made a brief appearance at the Tsuglagkhang temple, reaffirming his commitment to peace and compassion.
A three-day international Buddhist conference from July 2 to 4 will culminate in the Dalai Lama addressing the future of the Tibetan reincarnation tradition.
On July 2, the Dalai Lama confirmed he would reincarnate after his death, quelling speculation about the end of the centuries-old spiritual lineage as he approaches his 90th birthday on July 6.
