Beijing-Appointed Panchen Lama pledges to “sinicise” Tibetan buddhism to Xi Jinping
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, June 7: The Beijing-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu, widelt known as “fake Panchen” pledged to support the Chinese Communist Party’s campaign to “sinicise” Tibetan Buddhism during a face-to-face closed door meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. Norbu, appointed by Beijing as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995 after the […]
Emory College declares 2025-26 as ‘Year of Compassion’ to honour Dalai Lama’s legacy
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, June 7: Emory College of Arts and Sciences has officially designated the 2025–2026 academic year as the Year of Compassion, a college-wide initiative dedicated to promoting empathy, ethical engagement, and community-centered education. The announcement coincides with the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6. As Emory’s Presidential […]