Tibetans living in exile in India, Nepal and other countries marked July 6 as the 77th birthday of their spiritual leader Dalai Lama. In a brief address the Nobel Peace Prize winner thanked the government of India and the people for their hospitality to the exiled Tibetans.

Thousands of Tibetan exiles and foreigners joined in the 77th birthday celebrations of their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Friday in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. Large crowds began to assemble in morning at the Tsuglagkhang temple for the birthday celebrations.

Below are famous quotes from Dali Lama                                          

“The Sacred Mind That Is Compassion,
May It Grow In Those Hearts That Have Never Seen It,
And Where It Has, Do Not Diminish,
May Compassion Grow Forever
And Ever And Ever.”

According to Dali lamas website his followers posted birthday wishes below”

“May His Holiness’ blessing be with everyone of us in order to awaken our mind, covered with so much endless Desire, Attachment, and Ignorance.

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