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Richard Gere shares photos of ‘special and uplifting’ trip to India

Richard Gere shares photos of ‘special and uplifting’ trip to India

Richard Gere has shared a deeply personal glimpse into a meaningful journey that recently took him far from home and his family. The Pretty Woman star took to Instagram to reveal he had travelled to Dharamsala, India, where he spent time with the Dalai Lama during a special international gathering marking the spiritual leader’s upcoming 90th birthday celebrations. The actor posted a series of touching photos from the visit, including several intimate moments with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In one image, the pair are seen warmly holding hands while speaking closely together, while another shows Richard kneeling respectfully before the Tibetan spiritual leader as they share a heartfelt greeting. © InstagramRichard Gere with the Dalai Lama Richard, 76, explained that the visit was part of a global gathering of Tibet supporters and friends from around the world. “Greetings from Dharamsala where I have arrived for a short visit, while a gathering of Tibet supporters and friends from 32 countries is taking place as part of His Holiness’ 90th birthday celebrations and a Year of compassion …

The uplifting medicine of “Scrubs”

The uplifting medicine of “Scrubs”

Twenty-five years after “Scrubs” introduced Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), he returns to our screens a changed man – though not even his best friend, Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian (Zach Braff), notices the difference at first. When J.D., who has long moved on from Sacred Heart Hospital, surprises Turk with a mid-shift visit to their old stomping grounds, Turk puts on the usual jokey front, crouching so old J-Dizzle can leap on his back for one of their signature “Eagle” flights. Turk’s bad back makes it a brief sortie, but the attempt confirms that their friendship remains fundamentally intact. Still, when J.D. finds out Turk’s interns secretly refer to him as Dr. Bummer, he realizes his Big Dog may be burying some of his pain. “God, I wish this guy would die all at once instead of in tiny little pieces,” Turk blurts out while operating on a patient, one of the many small dramatic turns that anchor “Scrubs” in reality. Like many men, Turk is lonely, and like many mid-career doctors, he’s also burned …