New York, USA - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Sir Keir Starmer to offer him congratulations on his party’s victory in the recent elections and his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate his inauguration of the campus of the new Nalanda University at Rajgir, Bihar.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - On the occasion of her 66th birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to President Droupadi Murmu to offer his greetings and his wishes for her good health, happiness and success in leading…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Cyril Ramaphosa to congratulate him on being re-elected President of South Africa following the recent elections.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Claudia Sheinbaum to congratulate her on being the first woman to be elected president of Mexico.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Today, three groups of Tibetans offered a Long-Life Ceremony to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. When, having driven from his residence in a golf-cart, His Holiness arrived at the gate, Sikyong Penpa…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi to congratulate him on his and the National Democratic Alliance’s emerging as the winner in the Lok Sabha elections.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - After His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in the Tsuglagkhang this morning, the second session of teachings for young Tibetans opened with the recitation of a verse of admiration for His Holiness…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - As His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove through the courtyard to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, this morning, costumed dancers whirled in welcome. At the foot of the temple two students…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, to congratulate them both on their parties’ success in…
This is to inform all concerned that no engagements, including public audiences will be scheduled from June 20 onwards until further notice. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to travel to the United States for medical treatment on…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama met 200 people from, or associated with, Emory University, who have come to Dharamsala to take part in a conference on the theme ‘Investigating the Impact…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to His Excellency Lai Ching-te to offer warm congratulations on his assuming the Presidency of Taiwan, Republic of China.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - An estimated 8500 people gathered in the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, and the surrounding courtyard this morning. The weather was warm as His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove to the temple…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama came to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, to join in the recitation of ‘mani’ mantras—Om mani padmé hung. This is an event that regularly takes…
Although it is more than 2500 years since the Buddha lived and taught in India, the essence of his teaching remains as relevant today as it was then. While modern science has developed a sophisticated understanding of the physical world,…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked from his gate to take his seat in the veranda beneath the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. 353 performers, members of opera groups from several…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Today, the clouds had lifted, and sunlight played on the courtyard as His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked to the temple. People sat on either side of the walkway to greet him, with white silk…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The sky was overcast but His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s smile was radiant as he walked into the Tsuglagkhang courtyard this morning. Two Mongolians, a man and a woman, representatives of the 300 of…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama opened the second day’s meeting with guests from Harvard by reciting the following verse, which is an aspiration for a long life and for the flourishing of the Dharma:…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Prof Arthur Brooks greeted His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he entered the meeting room this morning. Brooks told him that their 11-year-old friendship and collaboration had changed his life. He…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - A long-standing ambition of a group of Sri Lankan Buddhists led by the Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Maha Nayaka Thero, head of Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya, and…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The temperature was mild, the sun shone and whisps of cloud adorned the sky as His Holiness the Dalai Lama walked through the gate from his residence this morning. He was on his way to attend a…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Ms. Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan, the Republic of China, to express his sadness to learn of the loss of life and extensive devastation of…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote this morning to the Rama Krishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission to express his sadness about the passing away of his spiritual elder brother, Swami Smarananda Maharaj.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama opened the second day of conversation about leadership with a group of Dalai Lama Fellows by telling them: “It’s a joy to meet with you today.”
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with fourteen young leaders taking part in the Dalai Lama Fellows program and an accompanying group of invited guests. The Dalai Lama Fellows is a…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, and the courtyard before it were packed this morning with an estimated 8000 people, Tibetans, people from the Himalayan region, and others from further…
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Alexander Stubb to congratulate him on having been elected the next President of Finland.
Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Following yesterday’s presidential elections in Taiwan, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Mr. Lai Ching-te, the President-Elect, to offer his warm congratulations