Dalai Lama offered Buddha’s sacred relics from Sri Lanka

By Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 5: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama was presented with a revered relic of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha. This offering was made by a group of Sri Lankan Buddhists led by Venerable Waskaduwe Mahindawamsa Nayaka Thero, head of Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya, and coordinated by Dr. […]

7.2 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, Dalai Lama offers condolence

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 5: At least nine individuals have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured following a magnitude 7.2 tremor off the eastern coast of Taiwan on Wednesday morning. On Thursday, the National Fire Agency reported, “1,038 people had been injured, while 52 were missing and uncontactable. The death toll remained at nine, all […]