Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: Honourable Shivraj Singh Chouhan, National Vice President of BJP, former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and the current member of the legislative assembly of the State today paid a courtesy call on the President of Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay at the Kashag Secretariat in Dharamshala. More

Manali: His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Manali amidst rapturous welcome through Rewalsar and Mandi. More

Dharamshala: Billionaire philanthropist Denny Sanford had a private meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama when he visited the University of California San Diego in 2017. His Holiness' message of global compassion with an emphasis on education and scientific inquiry in the realms of ancient wisdom made an impression on Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford and scientists and scholars at UC San Diego. More

Dharamshala: At a time when the world is spiralling towards polarisation and religious sectarianism is dividing societies apart, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s persistent calls for religious harmony, understanding and dialogue is building bridges between communities that were otherwise divided. More

Desal, Tenzin. 2019. "The Tibetan Tradition of Reincarnation and CCP's Assertion to Reign Sovereignty over "Living Buddhas." World Focus 40(7):37-42 Introduction The tradition of reincarnation is rooted on a Buddhist belief system wherein all sentient beings are bound through a cycle of birth and death. The cycle is broken when through rigorous training and practice one could attain enlightenment. More

by T. G. Arya* Oblivious to the international uproar over the growing repression in Tibet and Uighur region, and Hong Kong unrest, China invited journalists from India this month and condescendingly warned India on the Dalai Lama and Arunachal Pradesh issues. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated Ursula Von der Leyen on her election as the next President of the European Commission. More

Dharamshala: As greetings and prayers continue to pour in for Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama for his birthday, the 84-year-old Nobel Peace laureate released a thank you note to all his wellwishers, saying that he hopes to celebrate many more birthdays to come. More

Brussels: The Bureau du Tibet, Brussels, hosted its official reception to celebrate the 84th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Brussels on 9 June. Over 11 members of the European Parliament (MEPs) diplomatic corps from the US, the UK, Switzerland and the Ambassador of Taiwan, many Assistants representing their MEPs and guests attended the reception. More

TUSCANY: Santa Luce’s Mayor Giamila Carli and President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr. Lobsang Sangay attended His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 84th birthday celebrations in Pomaia, Santa Luce, Italy. While wishing His Holiness a happy birthday, Mayor Carli recalled receiving His Holiness in Pomaia in the past. In 2017, His Holiness became an honorary citizen of the region. More

Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso turned 84 today amidst an outpour of sentiments of gratitude; fervent prayers for his long, active life; and in celebration of his practical teachings on embodying values of warmheartedness, compassion, understanding and forgiveness as pillars of world peace. More

Dharamshala: The Acting head of Republic of Kalmykia Hon. Batu Khasikov wrote to His Holiness the Dalai Lama to congratulate His Holiness on his 84th birthday. The statement was formally presented by Honorary Representative Telo Tulku Rinpoche, Office of Tibet Moscow at the official birthday ceremony held today at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala. More

  We are gathered here today to celebrate the eighty-fourth birthday of His Holiness the Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama, the manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, the spiritual leader of Tibet and the beloved global icon of peace and compassion. More

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