Dharamshala: Marking the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day, the leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), joined by Tibetan settlers, monastic communities, students, and representatives of Tibetan civil society from Dharamshala and surrounding areas, gathered at Thekchen Choeling Tsuglagkhang to commemorate the occasion. The commemoration featured Tiananmen Square crackdown …
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Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Commemoration of the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day
Today is a uniquely important day in the calendar of the exile Tibetan people: it is the 66th anniversary of the day on which His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the indispensable leader of the Tibetan people, out deep sense of thought and compassion, bestowed upon us the invaluable gift of …
Read More »Statement of the Kashag on the 66th Tibetan Democracy Day
On the 66th anniversary of Tibetan democracy in exile, we offer our deepest gratitude to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His Holiness’ visionary leadership established a democratic system and inspired Tibetans to embrace democracy. We also express our heartfelt appreciation to the older generation of Tibetans. Their dedication and support …
Read More »The Dalai Lama’s Revolutionary Practice: Celebrating Our Differences May Be Humanity’s Greatest Hope
A Rimé Vision for Our Times I was with him then—decades ago—on a journey that was far more than a quiet interlude. It was a pilgrimage across the fault lines of history, where ancient faiths had collided, both in beauty and bloodshed. He moved gently between traditions that had so …
Read More »Three-day International Conference on Democratic China and Future of Tibet Commences in Dharamshala
Dharamshala: On 31 August 2026, the three-day international conference titled “Democratic China and Future of Tibet Forum” commenced at Dhauladhar Heights Resort in Dharamshala. Organised by the Tibetan Community Development Fund (TCDF) in collaboration with the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), the Forum brought together 28 participants—including journalists, translators, scholars, civil …
Read More »His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Offers Prayers for Victims of the Devastating Flood in Nepal and Tibet
Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh: On 30 August 2026, morning prayers were offered for the victims of the recent devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet that have resulted in great loss of life, immense suffering, destruction of homes and infrastructure. His Holiness added to this. “Friends, …
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