Dalai Lama vows continued service and affirms his institution’s future at 90th birthday celebration
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 30: The foremost Buddhist figure and Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama oversaw a long-life prayer ceremony special offered to him on Monday at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala just days ahead of his 90th birthday. The religious event was organised by members of the Dhomey community and included […]
Maiden U-Tsang Youth Conference draws over 100 youths to strengthen Tibetan movement
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 27: The ‘First U-Tsang Youth Conference: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future,’ organized by the Central U-Tsang Cholkha, is currently underway in Gopalpur near Dharamshala and will continue until June 30. The gathering has brought together close to 120 youth participants from around the world. This event stems from Resolution 9 […]
CTA, rights groups mark International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 27: On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) issued indictments of the Chinese government’s systematic use of torture in Tibet, demanding global accountability for decades of abuse. To mark the solemn day, […]
U.S. lawmakers celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday at Capitol Hill
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 26: U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan leaders, supporters and Tibetans gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The event co-hosted by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), brought together a diverse group of dignitaries, including former Speaker […]
Karmapa’s exile seat celebrates 40th birthday, calls for unity as Dalai Lama nears 90
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 26: Marking the 40th birthday of prominent Buddhist leader His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the exile seat at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim hosted a celebratory event on Thursday. The occasion was graced by several dignitaries, including the Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, and Kyabje […]
Historical documents of Sir Basil Gould presented to Central Tibetan Administration
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 25: Two rare historical documents once belonging to Sir Basil Gould, former British Political Officer in Sikkim, were handed over to President Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration on Monday at the Office of Tibet in London. According to Tibetan exile government run Tibet.net, the documents were presented by members of […]
CTA President calls for stronger UK government support for Tibet in London
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 25: The President of the exile Tibetan government known officially as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), concluded a high-level official visit to the United Kingdom with a final engagement at the UK Parliament’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet (APPGT) on Monday, where he urged the British government to take a more […]
Head of Tibetan monastery in critical condition after torture following anti-dam protest
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 23: The head of a prominent Tibetan monastery is in critical condition in a hospital in Chengdu after being tortured during detention for opposing the construction of a major hydropower dam in eastern Tibet, according to the London based research and advocacy group Tibet Watch. Gonpo Tsering, 45, head of Yena Monastery […]
Dalai Lama to visit Ladakh in July following 90th birthday celebrations
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, July 23: The office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has officially confirmed the Tibetan spiritual leader’s visit to Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh, in July, marking his return to the region after his last visit in 2023. The visit is seen as a boon to its Buddhist population as well as […]
Chinese ‘super-embassy’ in London set for approval despite espionage and rights concerns
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 23: A highly controversial Chinese “super-embassy” near the historic Tower of London is set to receive ministerial approval within weeks, despite strong opposition from local communities, human rights organisations, and mounting concerns over surveillance and security risks. British security officials and the United States have both raised alarm over potential espionage […]