Photos: Dalai Lama’s 78th birthday
July 6, 2013
Tibetan monks carry the portrait of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama during celebrations of the 78th birthday of Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetans living in exile listen to their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during an event organized to celebrate his 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks during an event organized to celebrate his 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Tibetan monks participate in celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
Tibetan students perform a traditional dance during celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
Tibetan youths observe celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama from the roof of a monastery in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetan monks are seen at Kumbum monastery, where their spiritual leader Dalai Lama used to live, on the outskirts of Xining, Qinghai province, July 6, 2013. The streets of Chabcha county in western Qinghai province were quiet on Saturday as Tibetan monks marked the Dalai Lama's birthday in their homes, wary that any public celebration could endanger a tentative softening by Chinese authorities. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ( CHINA-TIBET/DALAILAMA )
Tibetan Monks play tradition instruments as other carry a portrait of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during celebrations to mark his birthday in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
A young Tibetan girl offers prayers during celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
A Tibetan man dressed in traditional costume performs during celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures during an event organized to celebrate his 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Young Tibetans join elders during celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (C) interacts with Chief Minister of India's Karnataka state K. Siddaramaiah (L) during the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday celebrations at Bylakuppe, about 213 km (132 miles) south of the southern Indian city of Bangalore July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer ( INDIA/ )
Hindu priest Shivratri Deshikendra, right, watches Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, center, playfully tug the beard of a Muslim priest Mohammed Usman Shariff during an event organized to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore , India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Tibetan monks adjust their hats during celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
A Tibetan woman in traditional costume is reflected on a mirror as she applies makeup during celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetans wait in the rain to participate in celebrations marking the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. The Tibetan leader turned 78 today. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
Tibetan boys dressed in traditional costumes look down from the roof of a monastery during celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetan women spin prayer wheels at Kumbum monastery, where Dalai Lama used to live, on the outskirts of Xining, Qinghai province, July 6, 2013. The streets of Chabcha county in western Qinghai province were quiet on Saturday as Tibetan monks marked the Dalai Lama's birthday in their homes, wary that any public celebration could endanger a tentative softening by Chinese authorities. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ( CHINA-TIBET/DALAILAMA )
A young Tibetan waits to perform during celebrations to mark the birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Katmandu, Nepal, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, the Dalai Lama said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha) ( Nepal Dalai Lama )
Tibetan nuns bow as the portrait of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama pass by during celebrations of the 78th birthday of Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetans in-exile participate in a procession in honour of their spiritual leader, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, as they observe his 78th birthday at Manag monastry in Kathmandu on July 6, 2013. Thousands of Tibetans gathered to mark the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday on July 6, with the Nepalese government saying it would not tolerate anti-China activities on its soil. PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP/Getty Images ( 521174153 )
Exiled Tibetans watch during an event honouring the 78th birthday of their spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama at Manag monastry in Kathmandu on July 6, 2013. Thousands of Tibetans gathered to mark the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday on July 6, with the Nepalese government saying it would not tolerate anti-China activities on its soil. PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP/Getty Images ( 521174405 )
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama takes off a garland presented to him as a disciple reacts during an event organized to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Tibetan monks walk around the Tibetan Buddhist monastery during an event organized to celebrate the 78th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore , India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Exiled Tibetan Buddhist monks watch festivities honouring the 78th birthday of their spiritual leader, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, as they observe his 78th birthday at Manag monastry in Kathmandu on July 6, 2013. Thousands of Tibetans gathered to mark the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday on July 6, with the Nepalese government saying it would not tolerate anti-China activities on its soil. PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP/Getty Images ( 521174211 )
Young Tibetan Buddhist monks listen to a speaker during an event organized to celebrate their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore , India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
A Tibetan girl in traditional costume is pictured through the window of a monastery during celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Kathmandu July 6, 2013. During last month's visit of Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Chairman of the Interim Election Council Khil Raj Regmi said Nepal is firmly committed to the One-China Policy and reaffirmed its stand that the territory of Nepal will not be allowed to be used for any activities against China. Nepal ceased issuing refugee papers to Tibetans in 1989 and recognizes Tibet to be a part of China. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar ( NEPAL/ )
Tibetan exiles stand next to a portrait of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after their performance during celebrations of the spiritual leader's 78th birthday at Majnu Ka Tila, a Tibetan refugee camp in New Delhi July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi ( INDIA/ )
Exiled Tibetans watch during an event honouring the 78th birthday of their spiritual leader, The Dalai Lama at Manag monastry in Kathmandu on July 6, 2013. Thousands of Tibetans gathered to mark the Dalai Lama's 78th birthday on July 6, with the Nepalese government saying it would not tolerate anti-China activities on its soil. PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP/Getty Images ( 521174379 )
A traditional Tibetan artist listens to spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during an event organized to celebrate the 78th birthday of the Dalai Lama at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
A Tibetan exile poses for a picture after her performance during celebrations of the 78th birthday of exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at Majnu Ka Tila, a Tibetan refugee camp in New Delhi July 6, 2013. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi ( INDIA/ )
An elderly Tibetan woman listens to spiritual leader the Dalai Lama during an event organized to celebrate his 78th birthday in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore , India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. Speaking after an interfaith meeting, he said 150,000 Tibetans living abroad represent "6 million Tibetans (in China) who have no freedom or opportunity to express what they feel." (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama listens to a speaker during an event organized to celebrate his 78th birthday at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Bylakuppe, about 220 kilometers (137 miles) southwest of Bangalore, India, Saturday, July 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) ( India Dalai Lama )
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