Dharamsala, Feb. 23 -- The spiritual leader of Tibet, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Monday attended a Long Life Prayer offered to him by former Tibetan political prisoners from across the world and members of the Lhasa Boys Association at the Main Tibetan Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamsala.

Speaking ahead of the ceremony, one participant said that the event was a celebration for the spiritual leader, stating that the prayer was very important.

The 14th Dalai Lama, currently 90 years old, will be turning 91 in July 2026.

"We have all the political prisoners; we have to do a celebration for His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. We did a long life puja. This puja is very important, as it is for the political prisoner. It has never happened be...