Dehradun: The Central Tibetan Administration has joined in the offering of long-life prayers to Sakya Gongma Trichen Dorje Chang Rinpoche, the 41st throne holder of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism, on 3 October 2024. Representing the Central Tibetan...

Dharamshala: According to the schedule of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, a delegation comprising parliamentarians Geshe Lharampa Gowo Lobang Phende and Phurpa Dorjee Gyaldhong will visit Tibetan communities in Srinagar, Kargil, and various regions of Ladakh—including Leh, Zanskar, Nubra, Dhurduk, Jangthang...

Dharamshala: A long-life prayer was offered to Sakya Gongma Trichen on 3 October 2024 at Rajpur Sakya Centre. The long-life prayer offering was graced by the 42nd Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, the 43rd Sakya Trizin Gyana Vajra Rinpoche...

Dehradhun: On 3 October, 2024, a long-life prayer ceremony was held along with the 80th birthday celebration of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin, Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, organized by the Sakya community at the Sakya Monastery in Rajpur,...

Xiangba Qupei was punished for “divulging sensitive information”—in fact, thoughts of His Holiness. -by Lopsang Gurung  Last week, relatives of a Tibetan monk called Xiangba Qupei from Rebgong (Ch. Tongren) received confirmation that it had been sentenced to 18 months of jail last August. The family had...

Dharamshala:In the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the HP Forest Sports and Duty Meet, Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, Dharamshala, invited the artistes of Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) to perform at both the opening and...

Dharamshala: A parliamentary delegation of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, consisting of Parliamentarians Tashi Dhondup and Rigzin Lhundup, on 2 October 2024 advocated Tibet by meeting European Parliament Members. Continuing their advocacy efforts in Belgium, the Tibetan MPs reached out...

Dharamshala: As part of the department’s Strengthening Cultural Resilience of Tibetan Communities project funded by USAID, the Department of Religion and Culture has successfully completed orientation workshops on the Tibetan Digital Library Initiative at 20 different Tibetan cultural and...

Dharamshala: On 2 October 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetan people, wrote a congratulatory letter to extend greetings to Honourable Shigeru Ishiba and the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on the election...

Dehradun: On 2 October 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited Tibetan Homes Foundation School (THF) and Sambhota Tibetan Day School in Mussoorie (STS), where he addressed the students and staff of both schools. On the morning, Sikyong Penpa Tsering traveled...

Dharamshala: A Tibetan parliamentary delegation, including parliamentarians Tashi Dhondup and Rigzin Lhundup, continued their advocacy efforts in Belgium on 1 October 2024. They held meetings with Bernard Guetta, Member of the European Parliament from France; Hannes Heide, Member of...

Canberra: Coinciding with the founding day of the People’s Republic of China, the Tibet Information Office (Office of Tibet), in collaboration with the New Zealand and Australia Alliance for Victims of the Chinese Communist Regime, organised a counter-event on...

Dharamshala: On September 2, 2024, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang, and members of the Standing Committee of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile visited the Paonta Tibetan settlement. The parliamentary delegation was en route to Rajpur in...

Hunsur: The hand-over and take-over ceremony between the outgoing Settlement Officer Tenzing Dhadon and newly appointed Settlement Officer Norbu Tsering were held on 30 September 2024 at the Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Office, Hunsur. Jigmey Tsultrim, the Chief Representative of...

NEPAL: The Office of Tibet, Nepal, in collaboration with the Himalayan Buddhist Library and Cultural Center, hosted a special three-day Tibetan calligraphy exhibition and workshop from 25 to 27 September 2024.   They invited the renowned Tibetan calligraphy artist...

Dharamshala: In a letter congratulating the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishida, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote: “Over the years, I have had the opportunity to visit Japan quite regularly. I deeply appreciate the interest and...

Dharamshala: This morning, the leadership and senior staff of the Central Tibetan Administration convened at Gangchen Kyishong to commemorate the 155th Gandhi Jayanti, paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, the iconic champion of non-violence. The event was graced by officiating...

–dalailama.com  Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to President Jimmy Carter to congratulate him on reaching his 100th birthday, which he described as an inspiring achievement. “I hope you are able to celebrate joyfully with your family,”...

Dharamshala: From 16 to 26 September 2024, the Terminology Section of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, conducted series of terminology awareness programs in Tibetan settlements located in Central India, namely Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement in Odisha, Phendeyling Tibetan...

Dharamshala: When His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the gate to his residence, on his way to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, this morning, representatives of the Taiwanese patrons stepped forward to greet him. As the congregation chanted...

Dharamshala: A Tibetan parliamentary delegation, including parliamentarians Tashi Dhondup and Rigzin Lhundup, continued their advocacy efforts in Belgium on 30 September 2024. They began by meeting with Representative Rigzin Choedon and Tenzin Phuntsok of the Office of Tibet Brussels...

Dharamshala: A delegation of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile consisting of parliamentarians Tashi Dhondup and Rigzin Lhundup  began their official program in Belgium. The parliamentarians reached Belgium on 29 September. Upon their arrival, they were received by Tenzin Phuntsok, the Office...

Dehradun: On 30 September 2024, during the seventh day of his official visit, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration began his morning by paying obeisance at the Drikung Jangchubling Monastery. He then visited the Ngoenga School for...

Amherst, Massachusetts: The Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts (RTAM) on Saturday, 30 September 2024, held a significant gratitude event titled “Thank You, Congressman Jim McGovern,” celebrating Congressman for his steadfast commitment to Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and...

Baroda: On 29 and 30 September 2024, the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), organised a two-day workshop on the policy of the Middle Way Approach at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda to...

–dalailama.com Dharamshala: This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama made a circuit of the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, on his way to address an estimated 7000 people, including 1300 from Taiwan, as well as many monks on vacation...

On the afternoon of 28 September 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering visited the Rajpur Tibetan Homes School for an inspection tour. Sikyong was welcomed by the General Secretary of Mussoorie Tibetan Homes School, Tenzin Choklang, Deputy Secretary Migmar Tsering, Principal...

Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) held a prayer service this afternoon to mourn the demise of former Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner and former Deputy Speaker Sonam Sangpo Jadur, who passed away on 28...

Dharamshala: On 30 September 2024, the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) and the Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education (DLIHE), Bengaluru, have renewed their collaboration by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the continuation of their joint efforts...

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Dolma Tsering Teykhang, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, along with members of the Standing Committee are scheduled to attend the 80th birthday celebration and long-life prayer offering to Sakya...