Santa Barbara Community Invited to Honor Dalai Lama’s 91st Birthday

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - A local celebration is set to share a message of peace inspired by the Dalai Lama in Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Tibetan community will gather to honor the Dalai Lama’s lifelong message of compassion and kindness this weekend.

The event will include prayers, cultural performances, and a celebration open to the community.

Organizers hope the gathering inspires peace and understanding across cultures.

“This week is this very special. We’re celebrating Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday. We are putting together all the religious leaders and community members altogether to celebrate oneness," said Thepo Tulku of the Tibetan Lama.

The celebration will be held at the Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in Santa Barbara.

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