Dharamshala: On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism. …

Dharamshala: This morning, the Kashag, the cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration, offered prayers for his long life to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on behalf of the Tibetan people. As he reached the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, His Holiness was greeted by several of the guests—Shri Pema Khandu, …

Dharamshala: This morning the penultimate session, the eighth, of the 15th Tibetan Religious Leaders Meeting took place in the assembly hall at His Holiness’s residence. Seated at the front to the right of His Holiness were Sakya Trizin, Menri Trichen Rinpoché, Drikung Chetsang Rinpoché, Taklung Matrul Rinpoché representing Taklung Shapdrung. …

Dharamshala: Today, on 4 July 2025, the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference successfully concluded with a brief closing ceremony attended by Chief Guest Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Sikyong Penpa Tsering. The ceremony was also attended by the participants of the conference. During the ceremony, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, as the incumbent …

Dharamshala: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration officially commenced the 3rd International Tibet Youth Forum (ITYF) this morning in Dharamshala. This year’s forum brings together over 95 Tibetan youth from more than 15 countries, representing a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds, …

Dharamshala: The 15th Tibetan Religious Conference began this morning at the Dalai Lama Library and Archive in the gracious presence of several high lamas of Tibetan Buddhism and the Bon tradition, as well as the leadership of the Central Tibetan Administration and the secretaries of the Office of His Holiness …