Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: Against the backdrop of the World Parliamentary Convention on Tibet which recently concluded in Latvia, the 6th All India Tibet Support Groups Conference was convened here at the Central Tibetan Secretariat this Saturday with the participation of 216 members of Tibet Support Groups representing 21 states across India. More

Elista, Kalmykia: On the occasion of the holy month of 'Saga Dawa', the most important Buddhist holidays in the Buddhist Lunar calendar, people of Kalmykia performed an "Offering of Melody" dedicated to His Holiness the Dalai Lama's long life and good health. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama left this morning for a brief visit to New Delhi. This Saturday, His Holiness is scheduled to attend the opening session of a conference with Muslim leaders on the theme “Celebrating Diversity in the Muslim World” at the Indian International Centre (IIC) in New Delhi. More

Dharamshala: Next week in Delhi His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be attending a meeting to celebrate diversity among Indian Muslims. The meeting will also include participation of Tibetan Muslims. His Holiness disclosed this during a meeting with an Iranian group consisting of 58 members of the Iranian Impacters Club and CEOs of various enterprises at the former’s residence in Dharamshala. More

Dharamshala: While Tibetan Buddhists worldwide observe the holy Buddhist festivity, Sagadawa with the most vibrant displays of devotions and religious activities, it is most likely that Tibetans inside China-occupied Tibet will once again face severe restrictions—if not unprecedented—against observing any kind of devotional activities in personal or public space. More

Dharamshala: Nobel Peace Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama hailed Taiwan’s robust democracy in which, he observed, “the law protects and defends human rights.” In a message to the Taiwan International Religious Freedom Forum held last week in Taiwan, His Holiness said, “Religious freedom is a basic human right. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the National Democratic Alliance on their sweeping victory in the Lok Sabha general elections this Thursday. His Holiness remarked with "admiration and pride" that India as the world's largest democracy was emerging a leader in the community of nations. More

Dharamshala: Tibetans across the globe led by CTA once again expressed their unwavering faith and prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life and good health by offering Tenshug (life long prayers) at Tsuglagkhang, the main temple today. This marks the second Tenshug offering of CTA, the first one offered during His Holiness’ teachings in Bodh Gaya in December last year. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated the President of South Africa Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa on the electoral victory of his party the African National Congress (ANC) on Saturday. “South Africa has great potential for development and prosperity," His Holiness wrote in the congratulatory note. More

  Dharamshala: Before His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the Main Temple this morning, the ‘Heart Sutra’ was recited three times in the languages of the Buddhist Republics of the Russian Federation, Kalmykia, Buryatia and Tuva. Once he had arrived, greeted the eminent Lamas and the audience and taken his seat on the throne, the ‘Heart Sutra’ was chanted once more in Russian. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with a group of business leaders and professionals, 35 from India, 45 from Vietnam and 18 from Russia this morning at his residence, according to the official website of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. At the meeting, His Holiness said: “The purpose of our life as individual human beings is to serve others as much as we can. More

Dharamshala: Making his first public appearance after his return from Delhi a week ago, His Holiness the Dalai Lama today graced the first Non-sectarian Buddhist Conference on Kalachakra Tantra at Tsuglagkhang. Organised by the Namgyal Monastery Educational Developmental Committee, the conference was inaugurated today to coincide with the 6th centenary of Master Je Tsongkhapa's death anniversary. More

Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have detained four Tibetans for praying for the release of the Panchen Lama in Serchul County, Karze (Chinese: Ganzi) Prefecture in the traditional Kham province of Tibet. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama offered condolences over the passing away of Senator Richard Lugar, former Indiana Senator. In a letter to Mrs. Lugar, His Holiness said, “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of your husband, Richard Lugar. I offer my profound condolences to you and your children at this distressing time. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Wednesday congratulated Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito on his enthronement and the dawning of the new Reiwa era. More

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a three day teaching on The Furthest Everlasting Continuum (Sanskrit: Uttaratantra) (Tibetan: gyu lama) at the request of Russians in the morning of 10-12 May, 2019 at Main temple. More

Dharamshala: Cheers and relief filled the streets of Dharamshala as thousands decked with flowers and auspicious offerings celebrated the return of their beloved spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Dharamshala in excellent health.  The past week, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was in Delhi undergoing a brief treatment for a light chest infection. More

Dharamshala: Debunking China’s latest claims over the reincarnation of Tibet’s foremost spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the United States Congress affirmed upon the sole, legitimate and indisputable authority of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to determine his succession and said the US would only follow the instructions laid out by the Dalai Lama with regard to his reincarnation. More

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