Announcement of Dalai Lama's successor likely on his 90th birthday

Dharamshala, July 1 -- The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will turn 90 on July 6, amid speculations that an announcement of His successor may be made on the occasion.

Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, fled to India in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Since then, he has advocated a non-violent "Middle Way" to seek autonomy and religious freedom for Tibetan people, gaining the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts.



The Dalai Lama in his speech yesterday said, "Although I am now 90 years old, I'm physically healthy and well. All these years, I've worked for the good of Tibetans and the Dharma. I've also established links with people around the world and engaged in useful discussions with scientists. My life ...