Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering penned a letter upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis to extend deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and its faithful around the globe on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetans worldwide. “In a world fractured by religious divisions, Pope Francis embodied the …

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away. He wrote that he offered prayers and condolences to his spiritual brothers, sisters and to his followers …

Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Suspicious Death of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche. The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile expresses deep sorrow over the untimely passing of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche, the 56-year-old head of Lung-ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Tibet, who tragically died while in Chinese custody in …

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration embarked on an official visit to the Tibetan settlements in Shimla, Kamrao, and Sataun. During the visit, which spans from 16 to 20 April 2025, Sikyong is scheduled to engage in a series of official programs, including meetings with local and …

Dharamsala: Yesterday morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from the gate to his residence through the courtyard to the veranda below the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. Serkhong Rinpoché, born in Spiti, led the way, incense in hand. His Holiness stopped to bless the various objects, malas, bottles of …

Dharamshala: The 16th Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration convened 7th Permanent Strategy Committee meeting at the Administrative Training Centre in Dharamshala today on 9 April 2025, Wednesday. The three-day meeting will held from 9 to 11 April and is chaired by Sikyong Penpa Tsering and attended by all the …