Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 6 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday extended his warm wishes to the Tibetan community and the people of India on the occasion of the 90th birthday of His Holiness Dalai Lama.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Dhami announced that the Buddha Temple road would be widened and a tin shed would be constructed at the Tibetan crematorium.

The Chief Minister said, 'His Holiness the Dalai Lama has shown the world the path of peace, non-violence, and compassion. His teachings are even more relevant in today's times when the world is facing many challenges.'

'Dalai Lama himself says - 'My religion is compassion' - this idea makes him the true spiritual guru of the world,' CM Dhami added.

The Chief Minister said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has always provided love, respect and security to the Tibetan community. He said that the state government will continue to protect the interests of the Tibetan community as well as provide all possible support for their cultural, educational and social development.

While praying to God, the Chief Minister said that His Holiness the Dalai Lama should be blessed with good health and a long life so that he can continue to guide future generations with his invaluable thoughts and teachings.

Meanwhile, the Dalai Lama celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala on Sunday with an address focusing on the values of compassion, service, and the Bodhichitta way of life.

Speaking before a gathering at the Tsuglagkhang temple, he reflected on his spiritual journey and urged everyone to follow a path of kindness and selflessness.

Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, along with other dignitaries and well-wishers, attended the celebration.

In his speech, the Dalai Lama spoke about the importance of love, unity and service to others. 'As far as I am concerned, I have a human life. As humans, it is natural for us to have love in our hearts for one another and to help one another. Since we come from a country where Buddhist religion and spirituality have spread, there is a strong sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among us. The main practice is as said in Bodhisattva way of life -- considering all beings as my friends and relatives, and I always think of serving beings with the best of my abilities,' he said. (ANI)