Dalai Lama says he hopes to live more than 130 years ahead of 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama, who is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, made the comments during a ceremony organised by his followers to offer prayers for his long life

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025 - 09:53

Shonal Ganguly and Sheikh Saaliq, AP

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said he hopes to live until he is more than 130 years old, days after he laid out succession proposals by saying he plans to reincarnate after his death.

The Dalai Lama, who is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, made the comments during a ceremony organised by his followers to offer prayers for his long life.