Dharamshala

The most happening time for Tibetans begins with the end of Tibetan Lunar calendar. All over the world, Tibetans welcome a busy month ahead in preparing the new year known as Losar. As I was thinking what to write for my Lhakar series, the idea of writing about Pre-Losar to Losar came into my mind. I was with one of Korean Broadcasting team to cover Losar and Tibetan diaspora. More

Dharamshala: Kalon Ven. Karma Gelek Yuthok, Department of Religion and Culture attended the completion ceremony of one-year Tantric course for Geshemas. Out of Thirty-six Geshemas in two batches, twenty-three Geshema today became the first to complete Tantric course. The completion certificates were conferred this morning to the nuns at a ceremony held at Gyutoe Monastery. More

His Holiness will give a short teaching on the Jataka Tales on 19 February 2019 followed by teaching on Bhavaviveka's Essence of the Middle Way (Madhyamakahrdayakarika) (uma nyingpo) from 20-24, February 2019 at the Main Tibetan Temple at Mcleod Ganj. The registration for obtaining Teaching Pass to attend teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be made available online at www. More

On Sunday morning last week, Dharamshala woke up to the snow-shrouded valley. An incessant rainfall throughout the previous night culminated into fresh snowfall reaching down foothills of upper Dharamshala. More

Dharamshala: "A little bit tired, now I think time come, an old person needs more rest," said His Holiness the Dalai Lama gleefully on arriving at Gaggal airport this afternoon at 12:15 pm after successfully concluding his four-nation Europe visit. His Holiness was received by CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay accompanied by Speaker Ven. More

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to announce that the registration for obtaining Teaching Pass to attend teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Dharamsala will be made available online. This initiative is taken to expedite the process of obtaining Teaching Pass. More

Dharamshala: Representing Tibet’s three traditional provinces, Tibetans from Utsang Cholka, Domey Cholka, Chushi Gangdrug based in Dharamshala, and likewise, Tibetans from Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling and Ravangla offered long life prayers (Tenshug) to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main temple in Dharamshala today. More

Important Announcement  We are pleased to announce that the registration for obtaining Teaching Pass to attend teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Dharamsala will be made available online. This initiative is taken to expedite the process of obtaining Teaching Pass. More

Dharamshala: CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay addressed students of summer camp organized by Upper TCV school . Every year Tibetan students from the diaspora get enrolled in summer school camp program wherein the students are given education and exercises to learn Tibetan langauge, culture, music, history and basic teachings on Buddhism. More

Dharamshala: CTA President Dr Lobsang Sangay addressed students of summer camp organized by Upper TCV school . Every year Tibetan students from the diaspora get enrolled in summer school camp program wherein the students are given education and exercises to learn Tibetan langauge, culture, music, history and basic teachings on Buddhism. More

DHARAMSHALA: An Additional member of the Public Service Commission, Sangye Tandar Naga was sworn in at a ceremony held today at the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission, Gangchen Kyishong. Kargyu Dhondup, the Chief Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission administered the oath of office to a new member of the Public Service Commission, Sangye Tandar Naga. More

DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan Settlement Office, Dharamshala organised tree plantation at Totarani near Dal Lake to mark Thank You India 2018 on 12 July. During the event, 60-70 Tibetans from various institutions and organisations participated. More than 100 saplings of Deodar tree were planted at the location. More

I thought to write today on the recently concluded Yarkyi festival. So, I googled and browsed Wikipedia to do some research on it but I didn't find much information. So I started to write something with whatever little knowledge I had. If there is any shortcomings or add ups that are needed, please free to let me know. More

  I woke up earlier than usual today to the commotion of cars honking and noisy excitement of people lining up for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's teaching at the main temple. Even my granny seemed quite excited about it. More