Dharamsala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Cyril Ramaphosa to congratulate him on being re-elected President of South Africa following the recent elections. “South Africa has been a stable, democratic country since the end of apartheid,” he wrote. “Its diverse multinational society, encompassing a wide variety of cultures, …

Dharamsala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Cyril Ramaphosa to congratulate him on being re-elected President of South Africa following the recent elections. “South Africa has been a stable, democratic country since the end of apartheid,” he wrote. “Its diverse multinational society, encompassing a wide variety of cultures, …

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Claudia Sheinbaum to congratulate her on being the first woman to be elected president of Mexico. “I believe women are more empathetic and sensitive to the feelings of others,” he wrote, “qualities I first learned from my loving mother. There is …

Dharamshala: After His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in the Thekchen Chöling Tsuglagkhang on 4 June 2024 this morning, the second session of teachings for young Tibetans opened with the recitation of a verse of admiration for His Holiness and his accomplishments. Next, members of the Introduction to Buddhism Course, …

Dharamshala: As His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove through the courtyard to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, this morning, at Thekchen Chöling, 3 June 2024 with costumed dancers whirled in welcome. At the foot of the temple two students stepped forward to offer the traditional ‘Chema Changphu’. His Holiness …

OHHDL This is to inform all concerned that no engagements, including public audiences, will be scheduled from June 20 onwards until further notice. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to travel to the United States for medical treatment on his knees. Upon his return to Dharamsala, regular engagements will …