Washington DC: On May 10, 2026, Tibet Fest 2026 was successfully hosted with the sponsorship of the City of New Brighton and in partnership with the City of Columbia Heights, City of Saint Anthony, and City of Richfield in Minnesota. The event served as a vibrant celebration of Tibetan culture, heritage, and …
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Election Commission Declares Elected Members of 18th Tibetan Parliament in Exile
Dharamshala: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the elected members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on 13 May 2026 during a press conference held at the Lhakpa Tsering Hall following the successful completion of the two rounds of the Tibetan general election 2025–26. Of the 45 members …
Read More »Central Tibetan Administration Staff Receive Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala: The entire staff of the Central Tibetan Administration Headquarter in Dharamshala, led by Cabinet Secretary Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, was granted a deeply moving special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the courtyard of the Tsuglagkhang earlier this morning. On behalf of all staff members, Cabinet Secretary Tsegyal …
Read More »EU Stands Firm on the Succession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Strongly Opposes Any State Interference
Brussels, 5 May: Following a decisive European Parliament debate on China’s “Ethnic Unity Law” on 29 April 2026, European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib delivered a powerful post-debate intervention reaffirming the European Union’s unwavering commitment to Tibetan religious freedom. “The EU remains of the view that the selection of religious leaders should …
Read More »His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Message on the Occasion of Buddha Purnima (Vesak)
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed a message to devotees and followers on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima—Vesak—extending his greetings and prayers to the global Buddhist community on the occasion commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Buddha Shakyamuni. The message reads, “On this auspicious occasion of Buddha …
Read More »The European Parliament Strongly Condemns ‘China’s Ethnic Unity Law’, Calls for Repeal and Sanctions
Brussels, 30 April: In a resolution adopted on Thursday, the European Parliament strongly condemned the PRC’s “Ethnic Unity Law,” marking a significant escalation in international opposition to Beijing’s policies of forced assimilation. European lawmakers warned that the law, which is set to take effect on 1 July 2026 represents a systematic attempt …
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