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Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have launched a devastating new wave of demolitions at the Larung Gar Buddhist Academy, the world’s largest Tibetan Buddhist institute, located in Serthar (Ch: Seda) County, Karze, Tibet’s traditional Kham province, now incorporated into China’s Sichuan Province. According to reliable sources, the demolitions began around 13 July …

Shewatsel Phodrang, Leh, Ladakh, India: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his assumption of the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “Today, the world is passing through a very difficult and uncertain time,” he wrote. “Historically, your country has played …

Bir: Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced his official visit to the three Tibetan settlements in Bir and Chauntra with a warm reception led by Bir Tibetan Society (BTS) Officer Karma Namgyal, Bir Nangchen Tibetan Settlement Officer Samten Choephel, and Bir Dege Tibetan Settlement Officer Kunchok Lhamo. As part of his official …

Washington DC: A special reception to celebrate the 91st birthday of His Holiness, the Great 14th Dalai Lama was hosted jointly by the Office of Tibet, International Campaign for Tibet, and Capital Area Tibetan Community on 9 July 2026. Despite the sudden heavy rain, the reception was well attended with …

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering extended his condolences on the demise of the U.S. Senator and Tibet Supporter Lindsey Graham on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and the Tibetan people. In the letter, Sikyong recalled his recent meeting with the late senator, during which Senator Graham reflected on his …

Samey, Jangthang: On 11 July 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) visited the remaining Tibetan communities in the Jangthang region, including Chumur, Sumdo, the Samey branch school of the Tibetan Children’s Village (TCV), and Samey Tibetan community. During the public gatherings held at each settlements, Sikyong …