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BY VISHAL GULATIDharamsala, March 1 Looking back at his escape from Tibet in 1959, globetrotting Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama says soon he will be 88. Since then, he has been the longest staying guest of the Indian government, enjoying every possible liberty but the tragedy of Tibet has yet to be resolved."Today, I am stateless, unable to return to my country. But we Tibetans have a saying, aYour homeland is wherever you are happy. And whoever loves you is your parent," the Buddhist monk wrote in the TIME weekly newsmagazine in an article titled "The Dalai Lama on the gratitude he feels looking back at his escape from Tibet" published on Tuesday."India and its people, as well as many across the world, have provided me with constant love and support. When I look at this cover from 1959, I am grateful that I have been able to lead a meaningful life dedicated to helping others."In 1959, TIME magazine had a cover photo and the accompanying story of a young Dalai Lama escaping Tibet.Sixty years later in 2019, the Tibetan spiritual leader was on its cover page for the third time."The tragedy of Tibet has yet to be resolved. But my becoming a refugee in India brought with it many hidden blessings," he wrote in the article."For one, the moment I was able to cross over from Tibet to India on March 31, 1959, I realized the value of freedom. Since then, I have been the longest -A staying guest of the Indian government, enjoying every possible liberty."In addition, India has provided me, and those other Tibetans who managed to escape, the freedom to preserve and promote Tibetan identity and our culture of peace and compassion, and to share them with the entire world."The Dalai Lama, whom Beijing brands a separatist, fled into exile in 1959 and established his government-in-exile in Dharamsala.Expressing gratitude to the Indian government, the Dalai Lama wrote: "Most important, I have enjoyed in exile the freedom to pursue my spiritual development, even as I have tried to take care of Tibetan affairs."For many decades now, I have had the opportunity to engage in dialogue with leaders of different religious traditions, scholars, and scientists. These new friends have enabled me to understand more clearly the state of humanity and the ways in which I can contribute to a better world."This coverDisclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

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