Hollywood’s Richard Gere joins festivities in Dharamshala to honour the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday

Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Celebrations

• 🎂 Festivities are underway in Dharamshala, Kangra, to honor the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader.
• 🗓️ The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday is officially marked on July 6th according to the Gregorian calendar.

Richard Gere's Presence and Connection

• 🌟 Hollywood actor Richard Gere is participating in the celebrations, stating he is there with all his friends.
• 🙏 Gere emphasizes that the monastery in Dharamshala is very important to him and his friends.
• 💬 He expresses his delight in being present, feeling a connection with the community, and celebrating the Dalai Lama's good health, strength, and compassion.

Personal Friendships and Significance

• 🤝 Richard Gere mentions Ningu and Koutinla as old friends who are also present for the occasion.
• 🏡 Koutinla has a close relationship with Gere's son and has visited his home in the US.
• ✨ Gere highlights the personal significance of these connections and his repeated visits to the location.