The Dalai Lama’s office has confirmed that there is absolutely no cause for concern about His Holiness’s health and he will be joining in the symbolic fast and prayers on 30 August 2008.

Press Release - Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Join Prayers on 30 August 2008

“Since arriving in Mumbai yesterday afternoon, His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent some medical tests. The doctors attending on him have given assurances that there is absolutely no cause for concern. All that he needs is a good rest.

His Holiness will therefore join from Mumbai in the 12-hour fasting and prayers for peace and freedom that are being organized in Dharamsala and elsewhere on Saturday 30th August 2008 by the Tibetan Solidarity Committee.”

[Seal of Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama]

Dated: 29 August 2008