Buddhist holidays - Dalai Lama's birthday

July 6 is the only Tibetan Buddhist holiday with a fixed date, celebrated according to the European calendar rather than the lunar calendar On this day in 1935, the Dalai Lama, literally “great teacher,” the head of Tibet, was not just born, but reincarnated Followers of the religion believe that this is an incarnation of the Buddha of Compassion and refer to him as “His Holiness” When the physical previous version of the Dalai Lama dies, monks and astrologers perform the tulku ritual - the search for the next incarnation Tradition says that this is a boy born in a strictly defined period (from 49 days after the death of the previous one - up to 2 years) The 13th Dalai Lama, who died in 1933, gave indirect indications of where to look for his next incarnation Back in 1909, during a pilgrimage, he visited the village of Taktser and said that he would like to return to these beautiful places again After leaving its physical shell, the body was embalmed and seated on a throne The head turned to the northeast, indicating the direction It was in Taktser that they found a child who met all the criteria: unusual events at birth, non-standard behavior in infancy, recognizable birthmarks of a set shape On February 22, 1940, a ceremony was held that gave a new name in Buddhism - Tenjing Gyamtsho Further training in all sciences, such as medicine, philosophy, logic, literature, does not exclude the development of beauty - the study of poetry and music In the system of training and mentoring, the main role is played by the mentor - Panchen This is a special status that is based on the interaction between Teacher and Student Exams are taken in all subjects, the final part of which is in the oldest temple of Jokhang Its construction began in 639 by the king of Tibet, and now it is the most significant monastery for believers and a UNESCO monument In 1578, this title appeared, which allowed him to rule the country The modern redistribution of power allowed the Chinese government to subjugate Tibet in 1959, and the Dalai Lama was forced to leave him and find refuge in India, where up to 100 thousand people followed And although His Holiness has repeatedly mentioned that he does not strive for independence and has renounced secular power, the Chinese side insists that under the sign of religion there is a split in the integrity of the state Being from a poor family, the Dalai Lama was imbued with respect and sympathy for the common people, his thoughts are always full of the desire to make their lot easier The activities of the Dalai Lama are appreciated by awards, prizes, and titles that speak of the peace, compassion, fortitude and kindness inherent in this personality His merits are appreciated by different countries: the USA, Chile, Italy, where he has an honorary doctorate degree And also Germany, Korea, Kalmykia and Tuva, whose orders he was awarded The Nobel Prize is confirmation by the world community of his mission to defend universal human values On July 6, all followers who recognize the Dalai Lama as their unconditional teacher read prayers for his longevity and well-being In Russia there are many adherents of a special philosophy The Let's Save Tibet Foundation, whose activities are aimed at preserving the traditions of Buddhism, which is important for some regions of the Russian Federation where it is the main religion, organizes festive evenings dedicated to this significant date Usually there are current performances, film premieres, photo exhibitions, and charity concerts By the way, the teacher himself does not celebrate birthdays, because according to the Dalai Lama, every day is a small holiday that brings with it something new and important And his wisdom, accumulated over centuries, allows us to consider him not only a spiritual leader for Buddhists, but a significant figure of modern civilization