HH The Dalai Lama 76th Birthday in Washington DC July 6, 2011

The Dalai Lama will celebrate his 76th birthday today in downtown Washington, D.C., as thousands gather to take part in an ancient Buddhist ritual and a call for world peace. Meanwhile, international political observers wait to see if the exiled Tibetan leader will be granted a meeting with President Obama, just a few blocks away.

It will be the Nobel Peace Prize winner's first official event since stepping down as Tibet's exiled political leader in March and his first since his February 2010 visit to Washington that caused tension in U.S.-Chinese relations.

The grandson and son of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. -- two international icons of nonviolence -- and tens of thousands of followers from around the world are expected to attend the ceremonies at Washington's major sports arena and pay their respects to the Dalai Lama's enduring message of peace.

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[7196grace]

long live HHDL <3

[Gytu]

I love the Dalai Lama. He's like a living Yoda

[jasonmontes1492]

Great vid! It’s pretty amazing how this guy can command an audience. The Dalai Lama is one of my all time favorite speakers. After seeing him in “Discover the Gift,” I felt so compelled to get started on my journey.

[wangyal73]

Long Live His Holliness.. Kyap Su Chay..

[barbarella111]

Thank you for posting this for the public to view. I too agree with Dali wholeheartedly.

[lukuleles]

how wonderful that he is coming the washington to help people. thank you dalai lama!