Birthday special: Dalai Lama’s guide to happiness – and the art of farting!

Even as you are listening to his tips for happiness intently, the Lama starts to talk about the art of farting in an airplane!

The 14th Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935, as Lhamo Dondrub in Taktser, China. The spiritual leader turns 80 today. But his birthday according to the Tibetan calendar was celebrated on June 21. He also received a cake on stage at the Glastonbury Festival to mark his 80th birthday. But for many of his western followers, his birthday is being celebrated on July 6. On the occasion, we present a video of the Dalai Lama that will not only teach you something spiritually, but also make you laugh!

In this video shared by A Million Smiles, the Dalai Lama talks about the simple things that can make us happy – like helping others, being warm-hearted and so on. Even as you are listening to his tips for happiness intently, the Lama starts to talk about the art of farting in an airplane! Having to control and then when to release the gas, and so on, much to the amusement of the people on stage and the audience who both enjoy it.

This fun interview of the respected Lama was recorded at the Quest for Happiness event in Adelaide, Australia, during his Beyond Religion tour. Watch it here! And oh yes, happy birthday to the mischievous spiritual guru, the Dalai Lama!