Goa: To commemorate the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, observed from 6 July 2025 to 5 July 2026 as the Year of Compassion, The Tibet Museum in collaboration with the Museum of Goa organised a week-long exhibition titled “The Infinite Ripple: 90 Years of Compassion.”

The exhibition highlights the enduring legacy of 14th Dalai Lama, presenting Tibet’s history and contemporary reality while tracing how compassion has shaped both a profound spiritual vision and the collective resilience of the Tibetan people.

The programme commenced on 1 March 2026 with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Sharada Kerkar, Director of the Museum of Goa, and Tenzin Topdhen, Director of The Tibet Museum, addressed the gathering and reflected on the importance of the collaboration in bringing Tibetan narratives to diverse audiences.

In her remarks, Sharada Kerkar emphasised the urgent need for solidarity and tolerance in a world often marked by division and conflict. Tenzin Topdhen spoke not only as a museum director but also as a Tibetan refugee. He described the preservation of memory as an act of resilience and underlined the importance of dignity and rights in sustaining cultural identity. Reflecting on his personal journey, he raised the poignant question of what “home” truly means, adding that through this exhibition, a small extension of that sense of home finds space in Goa.

The keynote address was delivered by Professor Varun Sahni, Professor of International Relations at Ashoka University. Recalling his early engagement with His Holiness’s call for compassion, he examined the various forms of conflict shaping today’s global landscape. In this context, he described the Tibetan cause as one grounded in compassion, empathy, and moral courage, noting that compassion is empathy translated into action.

The programme concluded with a guided walkthrough of the exhibition led by the Director of The Tibet Museum. The event also featured the creation of a live sand mandala by monks from Drepung Monastery, symbolising impermanence, interconnectedness, and peace.

-Report filed by The Tibet Museum, DIIR, CTA