Dharamshala: A group of friends gathered in Taiwan this morning to celebrate His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 85th birthday tomorrow. He conceded to their request that he give a short teaching to mark the occasion. Representatives of the Taiwanese hosts were still introducing the event in Chinese when
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Dalai Lama talked about meditation and said a dedication to his birthday may allow him longevity to 108-110 years of age.
He emphasized the middle way, patience, compassion and much more.
To read and journal about this meditation by the Dalai Lama in a grateful way is expressing the commitment to the year long world celebration.