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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Hunsur, Karnataka: This morning, as the monks gathered in the assembly hall of Gyudmed Tantric University they recited His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s name mantra: Om Ah Guru Vajradhara Bhattaraka Manjushri Vagindra Sumati Jnana Shasana Dhara Samudra Shri Bhadra Sarva Siddhi Hum Hum. As His Holiness entered the hall and …

Hunsur, Karnataka: On 16 February 2025, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Tibetans, monastic and lay-people, lined the road to see him off. He then drove almost 40kms from Bylakuppé to Hunsur, still within Karnataka, the location of Gyumé Tantric College. At Hunsur, the road was lined by …