1998(Thirty-Ninth Anniversary)
Great changes are taking place all over the world at the dawn of a new millennium. While there are instances of new conflicts breaking out, it is encouraging that we…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the third session of the twelfth Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 19 March 1997
Today, I have nothing new to tell you. I am very glad that except for one, all the other deputies are present here. Among the institutions of our exiled set…
1997(Thirty-Eighth Anniversary)
In the closing years of the 20th century, as we commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Tibetan peoples National Uprising, it is evident that the human community has reached a…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the first session of the twelfth Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 4 June 1996
Today, to the chairman, the members of the parliament, the ministers of the administration who have just taken their oaths and the secretaries of departments who have assembled here, I…
Swearing in Ceremony of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, 1 June 1996
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Swearing in Ceremony of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the twelfth Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 1 June 1996 Today,…
1996 (Thirty-Seventh Anniversary)
As we commemorate today the thirty-seventh anniversary of the Tibetan peoples uprising, we are witnessing a general hardening of Chinese government policy. This is reflected in an increasingly aggressive posture…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the tenth session of the eleventh Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 2 February 1996
This is the last session of this Parliament’s tenure. During this period, all have put their best efforts. We may have faced some difficulties  that is natural everywhere. But…
Discovering the New Panchen Lama, 14 May 1995
Discovering the New Panchen Lama* Dharamshala, 14 May 1995 *His Holiness the Dalai Lama announced the discovery of the Eleventh Panchen Lama to Tibetan audience at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala.…
1995(Thirty-Sixth Anniversary)
The world is today undergoing major changes. While there is a spirit of reconciliation and peace emerging in many troubled parts of the world, unfortunately new conflicts are also breaking…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the eight session of the eleventh Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 1 February 1995
Today is the first day of the session. I greet all of you. These sessions enable each and every person to vent new ideas, to point out a number of…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the seventh session of the eleventh Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 28 July 1994
I came here today with the intention of visiting the assembly for a short while as I wished to discuss some matters of minor importance. Actually these are matters already…
1994(Thirty-Fifth Anniversary)
Today, as we observe the 35th anniversary of our National Uprising Day, I wish to take stock of our 14 years effort to find a peaceful and realistic solution to…
1993(Thirty-Fourth Anniversary)
Today, as we commemorate the thirty-fourth anniversary of the Tibetan peoples National Uprising of 1959, we find the world around us in a uniquely promising moment of change. I believe…
1992(Thirty-Third Anniversary )
As we commemorate today the thirty-third anniversary of the March 10 Uprising in 1959, I am more optimistic than ever before about the future of Tibet. This optimism stems from…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the first session of the eleventh Assembly of Tibetan People’s Deputies, Dharamshala, 29 May 1991
Last year, we introduced important reforms in our administrative set-up by which we not only increased the number of the assembly members but also did away with the system which…
1991(Thirty-Second Anniversary)
Two days ago, on March 8, special prayers were held for all those brave Tibetans who sacrificed their lives for the Tibetan cause and for those who continue to demonstrate…
1990(Thirty-First Anniversary )
Thirty-one years ago today, the Tibetan people rose up against theChinese occupation of Tibet. In commemorating this momentous event inthe history of our country, I extend my greetings to every…
Address of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the 16th Tibetan National Assembly, Dharamshala, 6 May 1989
I would like to speak on one point today. In this world in order to enable the society to develop, all its members have to assume responsibilities and make their…
1989 (Thirtieth Anniversary)
Today we pay special tribute to the courage and determination of the Tibetan people, so many of whom have given their lives for our just and noble cause. The suffering…
1988 (Twenty-Ninth Anniversary)
Today, as we commemorate the twenty-ninth anniversary of our National Uprising against the Chinese occupation, we remember over a million of our compatriots who have given their lives for the…