Dharamshala: The first memorial ceremony of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Kalon Tripa of the Central Tibetan Administration, was held on 8 February 2026 in Dharamshala, marking the first anniversary of his passing. The ceremony featured an address by Chief Guest Speaker Khenpo …

Washington, D.C.: On 5 February 2026, as part of his official advocacy engagements in Washington, D.C., Sikyong Penpa Tsering met with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a longstanding and steadfast supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024. The following day, Sikyong …

Dharamshala: Some recent media reports and social media posts concerning the “Epstein files” are attempting to link His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein. We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness’s …

Geneva: A new United Nations report has issued one of the clearest warnings to date that Chinese state policies in Tibet are actively eroding the foundations of Tibetan civilisation, threatening the survival of Tibetans as a distinct people. The findings appear in a report to the UN Human Rights Council …

Washington, D.C.: On 3 February 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration addressed the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled “Tibetan Moment.” The session also featured longtime champion for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read a message from His Holiness the …

Washington, D.C.: On 2 February 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, accompanied by staff of the Office of Tibet, Washington, DC, and the International Campaign for Tibet, continued his advocacy efforts on the Hill through meetings with Congressman Jim McGovern, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw, and Congressman Joe Wilson. During the discussions, Sikyong …