NEW DELHI (AP) — The Dalai Lama was recovering Monday from surgery to remove gallstones and was likely to leave a New Delhi hospital early this week, a senior aide said.
The Tibetan spiritual leader underwent surgery on Friday. He had gallstones for more than a decade.
"He walked around in the hospital and didn't feel any pain," said Tenzin Takhla, the Dalai Lama's spokesman.
In August, the Dalai Lama was admitted to a Mumbai hospital and underwent tests for abdominal discomfort. His aides said then he was in good condition but doctors advised him to cancel a planned trip to Europe and rest, saying he was suffering from exhaustion.
The Dalai Lama normally spends several months a year traveling overseas to teach Buddhism and highlight the Tibetan struggle for more freedom under Chinese rule. He lives in the north Indian hill town of Dharmsala, where he set up his government-in-exile after fleeing Tibet following a failed 1959 uprising against the Chinese.
Following March protests in Tibet, China has stepped up its campaign to vilify the Dalai Lama, accusing him of leading a campaign to split Tibet from the rest of the country.
The Dalai Lama has denied the allegations, saying he is only seeking greater autonomy for the Himalayan region to protect its unique Buddhist culture.
No comments:
Post a Comment