Tibetans Offer Long Life Prayers to His Holiness the Dalai Lama [Thursday, 2 September 2010, 12:50 p.m.]

His Eminence the Gaden Tripa presents auspicious offerings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the long life prayer ceremony in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, India, on 1 September 2010/Photos by Jigme Tsering/Tibetonline TV

Dharamshala:
As the Tibetan people and the Central Tibetan Administration jointly
offered long life prayers to His Holiness on the eve of the landmark
golden jubilee celebration of Tibetan democracy, His Holiness
reaffirmed his firm commitment and determination to live long to serve
the well-being of the entire sentient being.His Eminence the
102nd Gaden Tripa Rinpoche recited the long life prayers, as the
speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-exile and Kalon Tripa presented
auspicious offerings (mendel tensum) entreating His Holiness to live
long for the sake of humanity and Tibet. In his brief address,
His Holiness the Dalai Lama called on the monastic community to carry
out proper study of Buddhist teachings, and uphold their ethical
behaviour. A large gathering of more than 25,000, including
Chinese followers and members of parliament from different countries,
attended the long life prayer ceremony at Sera Thekchen Choeling Sermey
Thosam Norgyeling Monastery.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives ceremonial welcome on his arrival at Sera Monastery for Tenshug ceremony

His Eminence the Gaden Tripa (2nd L) leads prayer for long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

The members of the Kashag and Supreme Justice Commission at the Tenshug ceremony