Dalai Lama spoke about his plans for the future
On the eve of his 90th birthday, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, Dalai Lama, stated that he plans to live for another 40 years. He also emphasized that after his death he will definitely be reincarnated, as prescribed by Buddhism. He will follow the doctrine of reincarnation throughout his life. This was reported by Reuters.
The forecast of the possibility to live up to 130 years was announced by the Dalai Lama during a special ceremony in Dharamshala - a mountain town in India, where he has lived since 1959 after fleeing Tibet. This new prediction significantly exceeds his previous expectations by two decades.
"So far, I have been serving the Buddha Dharma (Buddhist teachings - ed.) and the people of Tibet quite well, - he stated between prayers, occasionally clearing his throat. - And yet I hope to live beyond 130 years."
At the ceremony in Dharamshala, the Dalai Lama emphasized that, despite all the trials faced by Tibetans, he has been able to benefit people. He expressed his desire to continue helping people and promoting the Buddhist teachings. He also reiterated his intention to live beyond 130 years, which is more than he had previously planned.
As a reminder, the current Dalai Lama, named Jetsun Jumphol Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, turned 90 years old on July 6.
In conclusion:
The Dalai Lama expressed hope that he will be able to live beyond 130 years and dedicate this time to serving people and the Buddhist teachings. His plans for the future have notably changed, and he now hopes for more time than he had previously anticipated.