After a lifetime of spreading his message peace and compassion throughout the world, Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, turned 80 years old on Monday.
How does he view this remarkable anniversary?
"Nothing. Day, same," the Nobel Peace Prize winner told CBS News with a chuckle. "Sunrise. Sunset."
However, for thousands of fans and devotees around the world, the Tibetan Buddhist leader's 80th birthday is a cause for celebration.
Cast members from 12 Broadway shows in New York, including stars from "An American in Paris," "The King and I" and "Fish In The Dark," sent the Dalai Lama a musical video greeting.
"Thank you so much for all of your inspiration over these years," said "Glee" star Matthew Morrison, who is currently leading the cast of "Finding Neverland."
The team from A Force For Good, a web campaign inspired by the octogenarian, also put together a video of fans sharing their love.
"You enabled me to be more human, more real and a little more awake," said John Dileva Halpern of MDS Films. "As a force for good, you've given us all so much. Happy birthday and many, many more."
The Dalai Lama is marking his birthday with a Global Compassion Summit in California, where he's slated to speak about climate change, wisdom and youth leadership. Summit organizers have instituted a no-gifts policy, asking instead that people perform simple acts of kindness and share their experiences with the hashtag #withcompassion.
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