Kalchakra Monastery in Siliguri celebrates Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with spiritual, humanitarian events

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Siliguri (West Bengal) [India], July 6 (ANI): The Kalchakra Monastery at Salugara in West Bengal’s Siliguri became a focal point for global celebrations on Sunday as the Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Organisation marked the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama with grandeur and reverence.

Chief Secretary Sanam Lama of the organisation highlighted the significance of the occasion, stating, “Every year we do this, but this is his 90th birthday; that is why we are grandly celebrating his birthday."

The festivities, which began on Saturday, included a free eye check-up camp, emphasising the blend of spiritual and humanitarian activities during the celebrations.

“There are many programmes in this celebration. Yesterday, we opened a free eye check-up camp… We have celebrated his birthday by doing traditional rituals with all the monks coming here," Lama said.

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