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Dharamshala: The rain that had fallen heavily during the night eased this morning as His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the gate to his residence. He was on his way to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, courtyard to attend a grand celebration of his 90th birthday. According to the Tibetan …

Washington DC: A pre-celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday was held at the United States Capitol on 25 June 2025. The event was jointly organised by the Office of Tibet in Washington, D.C., the International Campaign for Tibet, and the Capital Area Tibetan Association. It coincided with …

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has this morning written to the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, to offer her his good wishes on her 67th birthday. “As you know, after being forced to flee Tibet following the Tibetan people’s uprising against the PRC authorities in March 1959, I …

Dharamshala: Earlier this morning at the Lhakpa Tsering Auditorium, Sikyong Penpa Tsering officially launched the Ghoton website, developed with the core purpose of showcasing His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s life achievements and teachings, publicising events held in honour of His Holiness’ 90th birthday during the “Year of Compassion,” and providing easy …

Washington DC: Last month, an event titled “The Power of Compassion – In Gratitude for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Mission” was held at the Drepung Gomang Center for Engaging Compassion, based in Louisville, the largest city in the southeastern state of Kentucky. The event was organised by the Drepung …

Dharamsala: This morning, in the sultry pre-monsoon heat, His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove from his residence to the Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan Buddhist Temple, in a golfcart. Taking his seat before the throne, he joined several thousand people who had gathered to recite prayers to the Medicine Buddha. The …