Dharamshala: A delegation from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) South Asia met with officiating Sikyong Dolma Gyari, Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Security, at the Kashag Secretariat and engaged in a meaningful discussion on governance and the Tibetan...

Washington DC: In the early hours of 26 April 2025 (IST), Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration departed on a month-long official visit to three nations: the United States, Canada, and Japan. This significant diplomatic engagement comes...

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada to congratulate him on his party’s victory in the general election under his leadership. “During my visits to Canada over the years,” he wrote,...

Dharamshala: A delegation of Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) South Asia, consisting of Dr Carsten Klein, regional head FNF South Asia; Veit Dengler, Co-Founder and member of Parliament, The NEOs; Alena Fink-Trauschel Mdl, Member in Baden-Wurttemberg’s State Parliament; along with...

Dharamshala: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) convened a special prayer service at Sikyong Hall at 3:00 PM today, held to honour the victims and express solidarity with their families following the recent tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu &...

Brussels: On today’s occasion of the 36th birthday of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, members of the European Parliament have reiterated their unwavering support for his release and demanded that the Chinese government immediately disclose...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration has expressed deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed lives and left many injured. In an official statement shared on the X platform (formerly...

New Delhi: On 23 April 2025, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration, paid a courtesy call to honourable Minister of AYUSH (Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, participated in an online book discussion on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s recent book, Voice for the Voiceless, alongside Dr Thupten Jinpa, the editor of the book and chief English...

Dharamshala: Today in the evening, the leadership and staff of Central Tibetan Administration gathered at Sikyong hall to observe a prayer service to mourn the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis and pay tributes to his legacies. The late...

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, the Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, expressed heartfelt condolences to the Roman Catholic Church and its followers upon the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis. In the condolence letter,  Speaker wrote, “With most profound respect...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived at the Kamrao Tibetan settlement on 20 April 2025, as part of his recent official visits, to a warm reception from community members led by the Tibetan Settlement Officer. Sikyong began his official programmes...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering penned a letter upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis to extend deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and its faithful around the globe on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetans worldwide....

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away. He wrote that he offered prayers...

Sataun: After his official engagements in Shimla, Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced visitation programmes in Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement in Sataun on 19 April 2025.  Upon his arrival, Sikyong was warmly welcomed by Gyasho Kyaptul Rinpoche, Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO)...

Shimla: Sikyong Penpa Tsering successfully concluded his official engagements in Shimla with a public address on 18 April 2025. Prior to this, Sikyong briefly interacted with the students of Sambhota Tibetan School, Shimla, during which he introduced the historical...

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile expresses deep sorrow over the untimely passing of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche, the 56-year-old head of Lung-ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Tibet, who tragically died while in Chinese custody in Vietnam in late March...

Dharamshala: Kicking off the second leg of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in Shimla, Kamrao, and Sataun, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration, arrived in...

New Delhi: Kalon (Minister) Dolma Gyari of the Department of Security under the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) met with Honourable Kiren Rijiju, India’s Minister of Minority Affairs, in New Delhi earlier this week. During this discussion, Kalon further sought...

New Delhi: Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) commenced a diplomatic outreach initiative in New Delhi beginning on 15 April 2025. As part of this three-day initiative, Kalon held meetings with seven...

Dharamshala: Bobby Sager, Chair of Science for Monks and Nuns, accompanied by his family, visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the evening of 16 April 2025, at the invitation of the Deputy Speaker. During the visit, the guests met with...

Dharamshala: This morning, Auditor General Tashi Topgyal officially took the oath of secrecy before Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo at Songtsen Hall of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC). The ceremony, held at 10:00 a.m., began with the offering...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration embarked on an official visit to the Tibetan settlements in Shimla, Kamrao, and Sataun. During the visit, which spans from 16 April to 2 May 2025, Sikyong is scheduled to...

Brussels: The Dutch House of Representatives’ passage of a resolution encompassing three motions on Tibet on 15 April 2025, marks a significant development after a prolonged period. This resolution underscores the Netherland’s commitment to addressing human rights issues in Tibet....

Dharamshala: The inaugural program of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Science for Monks and Nuns Initiative was held earlier today, 15 April 2025, at Thekchen Choeling Temple in Dharamshala. The event was graced by Chief Guest Kyabje Samdhong...

Dharamshala: The inaugural program of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Science for Monks and Nuns Initiative was held earlier today, 15 April 2025, at Thekchen Choeling Temple in Dharamshala. The event was graced by Chief Guest Kyabje Samdhong...

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering attended the closing ceremony of the 4th Swara Mountain Arts Festival themed “Rise for the Dancing Mother Earth & the Harmony of Five Elements” at the Dharamshala College Auditorium as its chief guest on 12...

-By dalailama.com Dharamsala: This morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gate to his residence through the courtyard to the veranda below the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. Serkhong Rinpoché, born in Spiti, led the way, incense in...

Dharamshala: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel as the Chief Guest attended the 58th anniversary of the Kham Dege Cultural Association in Bir on 8 April 2025, celebrating over five decades of dedicated efforts in preserving and promoting rich cultural heritage...

Dharamshala: The 16th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration convened 7th Permanent Strategy Committee meeting at the Administrative Training Centre in Dharamshala today on 9 April 2025, Wednesday. The three-day meeting will held from 9 to 11 April and...