Dalai Lama News
Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama formally received his Grammy Award at his residence in Dharamshala.
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was dressed in military clothing, shedding his sacred robes. That change in his costume hid his real identity, fooling the Communist China's armed forces that had surrounded the Norbulingka Palace.
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and a global icon of peace and compassion.
The Dalai Lama won a Grammy for his audiobook Meditations, celebrating peace, compassion, and hope.
Dalai Lama has been awarded the Grammy for his Audiobook 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama' at the prestigious award ceremony on Monday (Local Time).
Over the next four days, this event will discuss the profound cultural, historical, and spiritual impact of the Dalai Lama's teachings.
Tibet is not merely a political issue—it is a living culture under siege. China’s interference in Tibetan Buddhism, exemplified by its installation of a state-sanctioned Panchen Lama and the distortion of sacred ceremonies for political gain, is a deliberate act of cultural genocide.
As China continued to exert its influence over Tibet, the Dalai Lama grew increasingly concerned about the loss of Tibetan autonomy and cultural identity.
The Dalai Lama turned 90 on July 6 and received birthday wishes from world leaders. On the eve of his birthday, he shared a poetic message filled with wisdom. To mark the occasion, the CTA, which represents Tibetans in and outside Tibet and is based in this north Indian hill town, has declared July 2025 to July 2026 as “The Year of Compassion”.
Dalai Lama recently declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit institution he established, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. While India backed Dalai Lama, China said that the Beijing has a right to decide the successor.
No government would decide who succeeds him, said the Dalai Lama – leaving Beijing fuming.
This statement comes hours after the Dalai Lama announced that his successor will be chosen by "free Tibetans" and the Gaden Phodrang Trust, defying Chinese interference.
Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced his successor will be chosen by "free Tibetans" and the Gaden Phodrang Trust, asserting that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, defying Chinese interference.
The Dalai Lama urged peaceful dialogue between Tibet and China at the 9th World Parliamentarians Convention, reaffirming Tibet's non-violence and justice. His message, delivered by Dolma Tsering Teykhang, emphasizes Tibetan Buddhism and compassion education.
The stunning Himalayan landscape, spiritual significance as the residence of the Dalai Lama, the rich fusion of Indian and Tibetan cultures, and the abundance of adventure options have made Dharamshala a top vacation destination worldwide in 2024. It's a must-visit location for those interested in nature and wellbeing because of the year-round good weather and ease of accessibility.
You are watching the only photograph of that child on your TV screen. So, who is this child after all?
Led by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA), the protesters also condemned the "conspiracy to defame" the Dalai Lama and extended support to him, requesting him to continue spreading peace, love, and compassion.
Speaking to Zee News's Diplomatic Correspondent Sidhant Sibal, President of Tibetan Govt in Exile, Penpa Tsering said, "everybody knows who benefits from the maligning, destruction of reputation of His Holiness and the legacy of his holiness - it is the Chinese government"
The Tibetan spiritual leader courted controversy after he was caught on camera, kissing a minor boy on the lips at a Buddhist event and telling him to "suck my tongue".
A purported video of Dalai Lama kissing a minor boy has emerged on social media
The spiritual leader subsequently asked the boy if he could suck his tongue
The video has elicited angry reactions from Twitter users
The Biden administration reiterated in March 2021 that the Chinese government should have no role in the Dalai Lama`s succession.
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