Fifty-year-old Chunguchungu was overcome with sobbing as the Dalai Lama passed her.
"He is nearly 80 and he works so tirelessly for us, I'm worried about his health. He is our everything" said Chungchungu, who moved to Sydney last year from Dharamsala where His Holiness resides. She was one of 50 Tibetans who flew to Uluru for the occasion.
Saturday morning the Dalai Lama met with traditional owners in the area, touring one of Australia's most sacred landmarks.
The Dalai Lama has been to Australia nine times but has never been able to visit the ancient site.
The Dalai Lama at Uluru (SBS) Source: SBS
Speaking exclusively to SBS Living Black's Karla Grant, he has expressed deep admiration toward Indigenous people.
"Of course I have deep respect (for) any Indigenous people, their culture,’” he said. “They are actually I think our forefathers, original human community. And then now, the beginning of the 21st Century, they're still kept - their traditional value. So I admire, really respect them."
He says maintaining cultural heritage is vital to the happiness and wellbeing of the local Aboriginal people.
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader has encouraged a strong sense of culture, saying people must preserve their values and languages whilst maintaining a balance between traditional values and embracing modern education.
"To preserve their traditional culture, value and modern value I think should combine. That's the only way to preserve. In order to preserve these cultural heritages, including languages, we must utilise modern education, modern technology."
The Dalai Lama at Uluru (SBS) Source: SBS
The leader's visit to the sacred area included a private tour of Mutitjulu- the local Indigenous community.
The Dalai Lama experienced a taste of the lives of the local people and some of their struggles for land rights.
“It's unfortunate that he's not allowed back into his land, “ said Craig Woods, the Cultural Heritage Officer in Uluru. " For us, I guess we're the lucky ones, we're lucky to live in our land."The Nobel peace prize winner also gave a community talk to hundreds who gathered on a local football oval.
The Dalai Lama at Uluru (SBS) Source: SBS
His visit to Uluru was part of a 12-day Australian tour including Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
