The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, successfully underwent a left knee replacement surgery on Monday at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, his personal physicians confirmed in a video message. The procedure went well, and the 88-year-old is recovering comfortably.
Surgery and Recovery
According to an official post on his X account, the surgery took place earlier in the day. Following the procedure, the Dalai Lama returned to his hospital room in stable condition. His recovery is progressing well, and he remains in good spirits, the post stated.
His physicians expressed heartfelt gratitude to the medical, nursing, and administrative teams at Apollo Hospital for their exceptional care, support, and attention. They acknowledged the professionalism, dedication, and kindness shown by the hospital staff.
Previous Surgery
In June 2024, the Dalai Lama underwent a successful right knee replacement surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, from which he made an excellent recovery.
He arrived in New Delhi from Dharamshala on Friday last week for medical treatment on his left knee.
Upcoming Travel Plans
An announcement on his X account indicated that after his recovery, the Dalai Lama is expected to travel to Ladakh towards the end of June for an extended stay.
Grammy Award Ceremony
Last week, the Dalai Lama formally received his Grammy Award during a special ceremony at his office in Dharamshala. He won the award for the album 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama'. The award was presented by sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Addressing the media, Amjad Ali Khan said, 'We have played sarod with my sons... with the voice of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. So we are here to offer this Grammy award to the Holiness, the Dalai Lama.'
