Today marks a momentous occasion—the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Tibetan democracy. It is also a day to remember with deep reverence the boundless kindness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme leader of Tibet, for bestowing upon us the precious gift of a truly democratic system for …

Today, on this momentous occasion of the sixty-fifth anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, concurrent with the global observance of the ‘Year of Compassion’ in celebration of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the Kashag extends its heartiest greetings to all the distinguished guests, the Tibetan people, and …

Dharamshala: On 27 August 2025, the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala celebrated its 66th founding anniversary with the annual summer Yarkyi festival in the Institute’s main auditorium. The event featured two competing teams, Ngonpa and Gyalu houses. As part of a year-long celebration of the “Year of …

Dharamshala: Chinese authorities have intensified restrictions on monasteries in Tibet, expelling all monks under the age of 18 from Tsang Monastery (Tib: གཙང་དགོན་པ།) and subjecting monks to strict controls and severe pressure. According to reliable sources, the strict measures contributed to the death of Shersang Gyatso, a senior monk who …

Leh, Ladakh: His Holiness the Dalai Lama was today invited to a lunch in his honour at Abi-Spang Spituk by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA). Despite the persistent and untimely rain, His Holiness reached the venue where he was welcomed by Ven Dorjay Stanzin, …

Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh: Celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s current visit to Ladakh were held this morning at Sindhu Ghat, the site dedicated to the River Indus. In his welcoming address Tsering Angchok, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) paid homage to Avalokiteshvara, Champion …