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The World Needs a Champion like the Tibetan People and the Guidance of His Holiness the Dalai Lama More Than Ever: Congressman Jim McGovern at Gratitude Event in His Honor

October 1, 2024 28

Canada Tibet Lobby Day Renews Call for Appointment of Special Coordinator for Tibet in Canadian Government

Amherst, Massachusetts: The Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts (RTAM) on Saturday 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 the Tibetan people. In a stirring address, Congressman McGovern highlighted the enduring spirit and …

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Confers Teaching on Tsongkhapa’s Three Principal Aspects of the Path

October 1, 2024 37

His Holiness the Dalai Lama warmly greeting the Ganden Throneholder before taking his seat to give a teaching at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala, HP, India on 30 September 2024. Photo by Ven Zamling Norbu

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 from the monasteries in South India. He smiled at those he saw …

European Union Reiterates Concern about the Continuous Dire Situation in Tibet and Calls for the Preservation of Tibetan Identity

September 26, 2024 13

Brussels: In a comprehensive statement delivered under item 4 during the ongoing 57th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the European Union reiterated its concerns about the continuous dire human rights situation in Tibet, highlighting the obligatory boarding schooling, mass DNA sampling and closure of Tibetan schools. Additionally, …

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets Kangra District Officials and Praises about Indian Government Hospitality

September 24, 2024 47

Dharamshala: Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunchok Migmar organised a private audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama for senior district officials, including Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa, I.A.S., Additional Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Jassal, I.A.S., Additional District Magistrate Dr. Harrish Gajju, H.A.S., and Sub Divisional Magistrate Sanjeev Bhott, H.A.S., this morning at His …

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Expresses Concerns Over Two Parisian Museums for Employing Chinese Terminology in Tibetan Art Catalogues

September 20, 2024 39

Dharamshala: On 14 September 2024, Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration wrote a letter expressing deep concern and disappointment in two museums in Paris, acquiescing to the disinformation campaign of the Chinese government by replacing Tibet with Xizang in their catalogue of Tibetan artefacts. The letter, sent via the Representative of Bureau du Tibet in …

“I will Continue to Try to Fulfil the Wishes of the Buddha”, His Holiness the Dalai Lama During Long-life Prayer Offering

September 18, 2024 37

Dharamshala: When His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the gate to his residence this morning, representatives of the groups offering today’s ceremony stepped forward to pay their respects and welcome him. They belonged to the Tibetan Women’s Association, former students of the Central School for Tibetans, Dalhousie, and people from …

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