Dharamshala: On the occasion of the traditional Tibetan New Year, Losar 2152—the year of the Wood Snake—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: “Today marks the first day of the Tibetan Year 2152, …
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Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile Greets Tibetans on Losar, Tibetan New Year 2152
Dharamshala: Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, extends Losar greetings to Tibetans inside and outside of Tibet on the occasion of traditional Tibetan New year, Losar 2152, the year of the Wood Snake. Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel’s message for Losar: On this auspicious occasion of …
Read More »The Silent Flames of Resistance: Remembering Tapey, the First Tibetan to Self-immolate inside Tibet
Dharamshala: This day in 2009 marks the beginning of the wave of self-immolation protests inside Tibet when Tapey, a 27-year-old monk from Kirti Monastery in Amdo Ngaba, set himself on fire after local authorities cancelled a prayer ceremony at his monastery. This marked the first instance of one of the …
Read More »His Holiness the Dalai Lama Safely Returns to Dharamshala After a Month-and-a-Half-Long Sojourn in Bylakuppe
Dharamshala: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama returned safely to Dharamshala this morning to an enthusiastic reception from local Tibetans, devotees, and well-wishers, after a nearly six-week stay in Bylakuppe, followed by a couple of days in Hunsur. At Kangra Airport, His Holiness was warmly welcomed by Speaker Khenpo Sonam …
Read More »The Tibet Museum Concludes U.S. Tour of Exhibitions on the Life Story of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Tibet Museum of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) successfully concluded a travelling exhibition on the life story and accomplishments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama across four states in the U.S. The exhibition began on 3 February in New York and was held at 12 venues, …
Read More »Former Tibetan Political Prisoner Namkyi Speaks at the 17th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy
Geneva: The 17th Geneva Summit 2025 for Human Rights and Democracy officially commenced yesterday on 18 February 2025 at the Centre International de Conférences Genève (CICG). This prestigious international platform, dedicated to addressing global human rights violations, began with a welcome speech by Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of United Nations Watch. The opening …
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