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Kyabje Samdhong Rinpoche Confers Transmission of Avalokiteshvara Guru Yoga Practice in Place of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India, 6 September 2024: This morning Ven Professor Samdhong Rinpoché walked through the courtyard, escorted by Lama Ngawang Norbu, an MLA from Arunachal Pradesh, and the Chairman of the Committee organizing today’s teachings and tomorrow’s...

13 UN Experts Call on China to Halt Violations in Derge, Tibet

Geneva: 13 UN Special Procedure Mandate Holders have issued a communication letter to the Chinese government raising extreme concerns against the widespread violations and crackdown against Tibetans expressing opposition to the Kamtok hydroelectric power plant in Derge County, Tibet....

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Highlights Tibet’s Global Relevance at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) in Pune

Pune: On 5 September 2024, an interactive session on “Why Tibet Matters” was held in Ishanya Auditorium, Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration delivered the keynote address during the session, which was attended...

Southern Tibetan Schools Dialectic Meet Successfully Concludes

Dharamshala: The Southern Tibetan Schools Dialectic Meet, organised by the Department of Education (CTA) in collaboration with Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, was concluded on 4 September 2024 with a brief closing ceremony in the presence of Geshe Lharampa Sonam Wangden,...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Speaks at 30th Anniversary of National Democratic Party of Tibet

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, as the Chief Guest addressed the 30th founding anniversary of the National Democratic Party of Tibet (NDPT) on 4 September 2024. The event was also attended by special guests Acharya...

12th Local Tibetan Assembly Members of Miao Choephelling Sworn In

Dharamshala: The 12th Local Tibetan Assembly members of Choephelling Tibetan Settlement in Miao formally sworn in on 31 August 2024. Local Tibetan Justice Commissioner of the Northern region, Choekyi, virtually administered the oath of office during a swearing in...

Education Kalon Encourages Incorporating His Holiness’s Noble Commitments into Educational Practices in Teachers’ Day Message

Dharamshala: On the joyous occasion of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birth anniversary, a day honoured across India as Teachers’ Day, Kalon (Minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, delivered an inspiring and heartfelt message. In...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets with Representatives of Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation on the Award’s 66th Anniversary

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamshala, HP, India, 4 August 2024: This morning, the Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), which is based in Manila, in the Philippines, launched a seven-volume series entitled Greatness of Spirit about previous...

Secretary Dhondul Dorjee Attends Consecration Ceremony of Shenten Youngdrung Lhatse Bon Monastery in Ladakh

Leh, Ladakh: Secretary Dhondul Dorjee of the Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration, attended the consecration ceremony of the Shenten Youngdrung Lhatse Bon Monastery in Ladakh that was presided over by the 34th Menri Trizin Lungtok Dawa Dargyal Rinpoche...

U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Values at Tibet Festival’s Cultural Show

Delhi: On 3 September 2024, in the evening of the first day of the ongoing Tibet Festival, “Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion”,  the U.S. Ambassador to New Delhi, His Excellency Eric Garcetti, as chief guest, attended the...

Tibet Fest Titled “Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion” Kicks Off at India International Centre

Delhi: The Tibet festival titled “Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion” was commenced earlier today at the India International Centre exhibiting array of Tibetan cultural aspects. The three-day fest (from 3 to 5 September) will feature the creation...

Tibetans in Diaspora Celebrates 64th Tibetan Democracy Day

Dharamshala: On September 2, 2024, Tibetan communities in exile around the world celebrated Tibetan Democracy Day, marking 64 years since His Holiness the Dalai Lama established a democratic system for the Tibetan people. This significant day was observed at...

Tibet Policy Institute Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Centre for National Security Studies

The Tibet Policy Institute (TPI) of the Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamshala, and the Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS) at M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS), Bengaluru, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 September 2024....

BTSM National Council Meeting Highlights Urgent Issues in Tibet and Calls for Global Action

New Delhi: On 2 September 2024, the Core Group for the Tibetan Cause – India (CGTC-I) meeting was held in the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi. The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Tashi...

Tibetan Associations in Europe Hold its Fourth General Meeting in Amsterdam

Swiss: The Tibet Bureau in Geneva and the Netherlands Tibetan Association jointly organised the 4th General Meeting of the Tibetan Association in Europe from 31 August to 1 September 2024 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Representatives from Tibetan Associations in seven...

Central Tibetan Administration Commemorates 64th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day with Parliamentary Delegation from Estonia

Dharamshala: The leadership of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Dharamshala-based Tibetan residents commemorated the 64th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day earlier today at Tsuglagkhang in the gracious presence of Estonian parliamentary delegation led by honourable MP Juku-Kalle Raid,...

Statement of Kashag on the Sixty-Fourth Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day

Dharamshala: Today, we celebrate the sixty-fourth anniversary of the Tibetan Democracy Day. On this joyous occasion, the Kashag extends its warm greetings to the delegation of the Estonian Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet led by its Chairman, Honorable Mr...

Statement of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Commemoration of 64th Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day

Dharamshala: Today marks a historic milestone as we celebrate the 64th anniversary of the establishment of democracy within the Tibetan exile community. It was His Holiness the Dalai Lama, revered as the lord of the victorious ones, the supreme...

China condemned for human rights abuses against Tibetans

Written By: ANI The Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) has reported that the Chinese government is perpetuating human rights abuses against Tibetans, simply because of their religious beliefs or cultural identity. The alleged violations include enforced disappearances,...

Department of Education Finalises the Computer Curriculum of Tibetan Primary Schools

Dharamshala: The Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration, conducted a two-day meeting to review and finalise the computer curriculum syllabus of Tibetan primary schools in India which was held from 29 to 30 August 2024.  This meeting was attended...

China: End Enforced Disappearance of Tibetans, Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances

Dharamshala: The Department of Information and International Relations expresses serious concern over the continued rampant cases of enforced disappearances of Tibetans in Tibet and strongly condemns the Chinese government’s practice of torture and ill-treatment of Tibetans while in custody....

Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang to Visit Delhi and Bylakuppe

Dharamshala: Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang is scheduled to attend the Tibet Festival, ‘Spirit of Tibet: Celebrating Culture and Compassion’ in Delhi on 3 September 2024. Followed by the enthronement ceremony of Jey Tsang Khentrul Tenzin Lodoe Thaye Rinpoche...

Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and DoE Launch Southern Day School Dialectic: Eight Days of Fostering Wisdom in Education

Bylakuppe: The Department of Education (DoE) and Tashi Lhunpo Monastery jointly organised a “Southern Tibetan Schools Dialectic Meet“, which commenced on 28 August at 9 a.m. This meet saw participation of 95 students predominantly above class VI, comprising 49...

8th Local Tibetan Assembly Members of Dalhousie Sworn in

Dharamshala: The members of the 8th Local Tibetan Assembly of Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement in Dalhousie were sworn in by the Local Tibetan Justice Commissioner of the Northern region, Choekyi, on 28 August 2024. Out of the 11 new members,...

New Chairman of Public Service Commission and Auditor General of CTA Sworn In

Dharamshala: In accordance with the Charter of Tibetan in exile, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel administered the oath of offices to Karma Yeshi, former Kalon and former parliamentarian, as the Chairman of the Public Service Commission and...

Richard Gere Brings WISDOM OF HAPPINESS to ZFF

–Sourced by official website of Zurich Film Festival  The Zurich Film Festival (October 3 – 13) is delighted to welcome Richard Gere as a star guest for its anniversary edition. Gere will personally attend the world premiere of the...

Representative Dr Tsewang Gyalpo Arya Concludes South Korea Visit After Successful Tibet Advocacy Schedules

Seoul: Representative Dr Tsewang Gyalpo Arya of the Liaison Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Japan and East Asia concluded his 10-day South Korea tour today after successful Tibet advocacy schedules in Seoul and visits to the...

Health Department Announces a Vacancy of Nurse at Tibetan Primary Health Care Centre in Bir

Dharamshala: The Department of Health, Central Tibetan Administration, announces a vacancy of nurse at the Tibetan Primary Health Care Centre in Bir. Interested candidates are required to submit their requisite documents necessitated in the detailed announcement with attestation to...

Why China must recall history before replacing Tibet with ‘Xizang’

Chinese officials should read their own reports and history on how Tibet, which was clearly not theirs, was first ‘liberated’ and then brutally ‘pacified’ -By Claude Arpi for First Post  One can argue that the Chinese are history lovers;...

Tibetan Parliament’s Local Tibetan Assembly Workshop Concludes in Mundgod Doeguling

Dharamshala: The five-day workshop titled “Strengthening Democracy at Grass-Root Level,” organised by the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, to the members Local Tibetan Assembly successfully concluded on 26 August, 2024 in Mundgod Doeguling Tibetan Settlement, Karnataka. The workshop was conducted by parliamentarians...