Dharamshala: On the morning of 22 February 2025, an estimated 4000 people gathered at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple to offer prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The prayers were requested and supported by former Tibetan political prisoners who now live 15 countries around …

Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) gathered in the auditorium above the staff mess to observe a prayer ceremony to mourn the passing of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s younger brother, Tenzin Choegyal, widely known as Ngari Rinpoche, who passed away on 17 February 2026 …

As we celebrate today the historic event marking the 86th anniversary of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama’s enthronement upon the Golden Throne at the Potala Palace, the  Kashag extends its warmest greetings to Tibetans inside and outside of Tibet, and to all friends of Tibet.  Eighty-six years ago, on 17 July 1939, the young child Lhamo Thondup, together with …

Dharamshala: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), on the morning of 22 February 2026, held an official ceremony commemorating the 86th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the Golden Throne at Sishi Phuntsok Hall, within the Potala Palace, marking the day on 22 February 1940, …

Dharamshala: On the joyous and auspicious occasion of Losar, while conveying our sincere appreciation for the warm greetings extended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Department of Information & International Relation (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration, heartily welcomes the appointment of Mr. Riley M. Barnes, the Assistant Secretary of …

Dharamshala: On the occasion of the traditional Tibetan New Year, Losar 2153—the year of the Fire Horse—Sikyong Penpa Tsering extends Losar greetings on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administrations to Tibetans around the world. Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s message for Losar:  To all Tibetans, both inside and outside Tibet, on behalf …