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 […]