Happy Birthday Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama celebrated his 74th birthday Monday in a typically jocular mood, remarking lightheartedly that the prayers being said for him might help him live to at least 100.
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THE PUNCHLINE

"President Bush met with the Dalai Lama at the White House. One awkward moment: When the Dalai Lama walked into the Oval Office wearing the traditional robe, Bush started chanting, 'Toga! Toga!'" -- Jay Leno

Hello, Dalai!

The Dalai Lama, after meeting privately Tuesday with President Bush, brushed off China's furious reaction to U.S. celebrations this week in his honor. "That always happens," the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet's Buddhists said with a laugh, speaking to reporters gathered outside his downtown Washington hotel.
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Congressional Gold Medal that will be awarded to the Dalai Lama during a ceremony on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007. The medal is designed and struck by the Mint individually to honor each specific recipient.

Slate's take on the whole thing is HERE