By Tsering Dhundup
DHARAMSHALA, June 28: Tibetans across the globe are united in prayer today as His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent knee surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York city.
According to Voice of America and Radio Free Asia, both media houses headquartered in the United States, the surgery has been successful and His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s condition is good, citing confirmed sources. However, there are no official announcements or updates from his office yet.
The surgery took place this morning (New York time) at HSS, the world’s leading academic medical centre focused on musculoskeletal health. Renowned for its excellence, HSS has been ranked No. 1 in orthopaedics for 14 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report (2023-2024) and has consistently been among the top-ranked hospitals for both orthopaedics and rheumatology for 32 years.
The Dalai Lama, the revered spiritual leader of Tibet, has been experiencing knee issues that necessitated this medical intervention. He will be 89 years of age next month on his birthday which falls on July 6th.
From Dharamshala to New York, Tibetans and supporters of His Holiness have been gathering in temples, community centres, and private homes to offer prayers and perform rituals for his swift recovery. Social media platforms are also flooded with messages of support and well-wishes from followers around the world.
The global Tibetan community remains hopeful and united in their support for the Dalai Lama during this critical time. Further updates on His Holiness’s condition are eagerly awaited by his followers worldwide.
