Geneva: On 22 February 2025, Sangay Kyab, the Chinese Liaison Officer for European countries, participated in a protest organised by Chinese Christian groups in Basel, Switzerland. The protest, organised by The Church of Almighty God and the Chinese House...

Bylakuppe: Sikyong Penpa Tsering conducted a series of visits across Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlements from 20-23 February 2025, engaging with residents and addressing community concerns. On 21 February, Sikyong visited nine camps in Dickey Larsoe Tibetan Settlement (Camps 10, 11,...

Bylakuppe: Sikyong Penpa Tsering conducted a series of visits across Bylakuppe Tibetan Settlements from 20-23 February 2025, engaging with residents and addressing community concerns. On 21 February, Sikyong visited nine camps in Dickey Larsoe Tibetan Settlement (Camps 10, 11,...

Geneva: On 21 February 2025, Namkyi, a former Tibetan political prisoner and Tibetan activist, addressed the Tibetan community members in Zurich, Switzerland. This event, organised by the Swiss-Tibetan Friendship Association (GSTF), Tibetan Youth Association in Europe (TYAE), Tibetan Women’s...

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Kollegal: In response to a request from the Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement Office, Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche bestowed teachings on the Eight Verses of Thought Transformation (lojong) and conferred the long-life empowerment of Buddha Amitayus in Kollegal on 15 February...

Madison: As part of the Tibet Museum’s travelling exhibitions across the United States commemorating the beginning of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s year-long 90th birthday celebration, Additional Secretary Namgyal Tsewang and Museum Director Tenzin Topdhen from the Department of...

Bylakuppe: The Tibetan Agriculture Conference, organised by the Department of Home (CTA), was commenced yesterday at the Organic Research and Training Center (ORTC) in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, with Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Home Department, as...

Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama returned safely to Dharamshala this morning to an enthusiastic reception from local Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers, after a nearly six-week stay in Bylakuppe, followed by a couple of days in Hunsur. At...

Hunsur: As part of his official engagements in Hunsur, Sikyong Penpa Tsering convened Tibetan residents of the Rabgyaling Tibetan Settlement at community hall on 19 February 2025 and addressed the gathering. It was attended by various local Tibetan leaders...

Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics. -By Jagannath Panda and Mrittika Guha Sarkar (Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs) In mid-December, China marked the thirtieth anniversary of the official inauguration...

Geneva: The 17th Geneva Summit 2025 for Human Rights and Democracy officially commenced yesterday on 18 February 2025 at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG). This prestigious international platform, dedicated to addressing global human rights violations, began with a...

Dharamshala: As per the program of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, a delegation consisting of parliamentarians Dhondup Tashi and Tsering Yangchen successfully concluded their periodical visit to Tibetan settlements, communities, and winter business traders in Northern Indian states. Upon their arrival...

Kathmandu: The Shelkar Chode Ganden Lekshe Ling Monastery, near the Boudhanath Stupa in Nepal, conducted a three-day ritual ceremony and sacred dance performance (Cham), upholding a centuries-old tradition for the benefit of the dharma and society. The event featured...

Dharamshala: A committee convened today, 18 February 2025, to review the financial accounts of the Auditor General’s office for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The committee comprises Parliamentarian Geshe Atong Rinchen Gyatsen, Joint Secretary Tenzin Dolkar from the Department of...

Dharamshala: On 17 February 2025, Secretary Dhondul Dorjee of the Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration, attended the annual Torgyak festival at the Gyuto Tantric Monastery to an invitation extended by the latter. Over a thousand devotees,...

Hunsur, Karnataka: Yesterday, on 17 February 2025, Sikyong Penpa Tsering participated in the offering of long-life prayers to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gyudmey Tantric Monastery in the morning, alongside several reverent lamas and prominent members, including Kasur...

The Department of Education (DoE), CTA, successfully concluded its Scholarship Awareness and Monitoring Program, held from 11 to 13 February 2025, for Tibetan students in Delhi and Vadodara. This initiatives aimed to educate students about DoE scholarship opportunities while...

-Sourced by dalailama.com Hunsur, Karnataka: This morning, as the monks gathered in the assembly hall of Gyudmed Tantric University they recited His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s name mantra: Om Ah Guru Vajradhara Bhattaraka Manjushri Vagindra Sumati Jnana Shasana Dhara...

The central government has granted Z-category security to the Dalai Lama following a recent threat analysis report by the Intelligence Bureau, ANI reported. Previously managed by the Himachal Pradesh Police alongside other agencies, the Tibetan spiritual leader’s security will...

Dharamsala: On 17 February 2025, the Budget Estimate Committee of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile convened today at the parliamentary secretariat to assess the budget presented by the Department of Finance (DoF) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) for the fiscal...

Munich: On 15 February 2025, Namkyi, a former Tibetan political prisoner, arrived in Munich, Germany, accompanied by Dukthen Kyi, head of the Tibet Advocacy Section at the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), and...

Dharamshala: In solidarity with the victims of the recent earthquake in Dingri and surrounding areas of Tibet, which caused significant loss of life and property, the Kashag Secretariat of the Central Tibetan Administration, following the 175th Cabinet meeting, respectfully...

Dharamshala: On 14 and 15 February 2025, the Youth Empowerment Support (YES+), Department of Home (CTA), organised a highly impactful two-day Job-Readiness Training at CHTS Sarah, with 30 students actively participating in the sessions. The comprehensive training covered essential...

Canberra: The two-day Australian Tibetan Youth Leadership and Advocacy Training, organised by the Tibet Information Office, concluded successfully on 13 February 2025 at the Karuna Retreat Centre in Katoomba, Blue Mountains.   Focused on key areas such as Tibetan human...

Geneva: Sangay Kyab, the Chinese Liaison Officer for European countries, participated in a discussion meeting held by the Swiss-based regional Centre for Middle Way Initiative in Geneva and introduced Central Tibetan Administration’s policy of the Middle Way Approach. During...

Minnesota: The Tibet Museum of Department of Information and International Relations (CTA) successfully concluded a six-day traveling exhibition in Minnesota, USA. On 8 and 9 February, the exhibition was displayed at the community hall of Minnesota Tibetan Association for...

-sourced by dalailama.com Hunsur, Karnataka: On 16 February 2025, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Tibetans, monastic and lay-people, lined the road to see him off. He then drove almost 40kms from Bylakuppé to Hunsur, still...

Dharamshala: As part of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile’s ongoing periodic visitation program, Parliamentarians Geshe Atong Rinchen Gyaltsen and Wangdue Dorjee have successfully concluded their official visit to Tibetan communities in West Bengal. The visit included stops in Darjeeling, Sukhia, Pokhribong,...

Paris: On 15 February 2025, Under the guidance of Representative Rigzin Choedon Genkhang, the Bureau du Tibet in Paris successfully organised a Tibet Awareness Day, bringing together some 33 young Tibetans from diverse educational backgrounds. The event aimed to...