Shri Rohit Thakur, honourable Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Cheme Rigzin, the Sceretary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Office, Jamphel Lhundup, the Secretary of the Dalai Lama Trust, Ashess Koli, the Director of Elementary Education, Dhondul Dorjee, Secretary of Department of Religion and Culture, CTA, Tsegyal Chukya Dranyi, Secretary of Kashag (Cabinet), CTA and dignitaries, launched Tong-Len's translated Hindi dialectic book, which aims to fulfil the fourth main commitment of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama: the revival of ancient Indian knowledge. This initiative is a sincere tribute to His Holiness' noble vision. The event held at Dhauladhar Heights Hotel, Dharamshala, on December 1,2025.

On 17 May 2025, the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress commemorated the 30th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet, Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, by organising a peaceful protest against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The demonstration was held to denounce the abduction of the Panchen Lama, who was forcibly taken by Chinese authorities on 17 May 1995, shortly after being officially recognised at the age of six. He remains one of the world’s youngest and longest-held political prisoners.

Tibetan activists called on the Chinese government to immediately disclose the whereabouts and wellbeing of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, as well as to release him, his family members, and his teacher, all of whom have remained missing for the past three decades. The protest served not only as a demand for justice and accountability but also as a reminder of China's continued repression of religious freedom and human rights in Tibet.

A group of five major Tibetan NGOs held a demonstration against the regime over its refusal to return the body of a prominent Tibetan Buddhist monk, Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, and its plan to cremate him without the family's consent, in secret collaboration with the authorities of the Chinese dictatorial regime in Beijing.

Representives from the Tibetan Youth Congress, Students for a Free Tibet, Tibetan Women's Association, International Tibet Network and National Democratic Party of Tibet, stronly called on the Vietnamese government to return the monk’s body to his family and conduct a full investigation into the causes of his suspecious death in Vietnam.

The demonstration was held at the main square of McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala, HP, India, on April 18, 2025, to show their solidarity with the family and  to honour his great deeds, including his lifelong contributions and dedications to the spiritual well-being of Tibet and the wider world.

The organisation has newly released a video clip titled "The Source of Negative Emotions: The Dalai Lama’s Wisdom Bytes" (Ep. 81) which is now available online for everyone, free of charge.

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1989 constituted one of the most significant events of that year; it solidified His Holiness’ image as a visionary global leader for peace and harmony, according to the Foundation for Universal Responsibility. Another pivotal event in that same year was His Holiness’ announcement regarding the establishment of the Foundation itself. With the inception of the Foundation in 1991, a platform was created for change agents to unite and cultivate a world that belongs to all. 

The Foundation is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-denominational organisation established with the funds awarded from the Nobel Peace Prize conferred upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama. It operates at the intersection of His commitments to serve all sentient beings in their quest for personal happiness and peace on our fractured planet. His Holiness is widely celebrated as a pre-eminent spiritual leader and statesman, particularly pertinent in these troubled times. 

Through its rich repertoire of programmes, the Foundation endeavours to nurture:

- Universal Human Values
- Capacities for Peaceful Coexistence and Non-Violence
- Interfaith Harmony and Understanding
- Women’s Equal Rights and Gender Justice
- Environmental Sustainability
- Conversations between Science and Buddhism
- The preservation of Tibet’s civilisational heritage, particularly the Nalanda tradition

Among its initiatives is WISCOMP (Women in Security, Conflict Management, and Peace), which has been at the forefront of addressing issues of gender, peace, and security within the South Asian region. 

Founded in November 1990, the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, non-denominational organisation, established with the funds from the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to His Holiness in 1989. In alignment with the spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, the Foundation brings together individuals of diverse faiths, professions, and nationalities through a range of creative initiatives and mutually sustaining collaborations, all aimed at fostering an inclusive, just, and non-violent world. It also aspires to expand the network of globally committed citizens who are attuned to their responsibilities in an interdependent world. 

“I believe that to meet the challenges of our times, human beings will have to develop a greater sense of universal responsibility. Each of us must learn to work not just for his or her own self, family, or nation, but for the benefit of all mankind. Universal responsibility is the real key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace, the equitable use of natural resources, and, through concern for future generations, the proper care of the environment. I, for one, truly believe that individuals can make a difference in society. Since periods of great change, such as the present one, come so rarely in human history, it is up to each of us to make the best use of our time to help create a happier world,” stated His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

Mission
- To promote universal responsibility in a manner that respects differences and encourages a diversity of beliefs, practices, and approaches.
- To build a global ethic of non-violence, coexistence, gender equity, and peace by facilitating secular processes that cultivate personal and social ethical values. 
- To enrich educational paradigms that tap into the transformative potential of the human mind.

Vision 
- To foster the celebration of diversity, the spirit of universal responsibility, and the understanding of interdependence across faiths, creeds, and religions.
- To support personal transformation in ways that facilitate larger processes of social change.
- To develop and sustain peacebuilding and coexistence initiatives in regions marked by violent conflict and social unrest.
- To encourage and cultivate Ahimsa (non-violence) as a guiding principle for interactions among human beings and their environment.
- To explore new frontiers in understanding the mind by building bridges between science and spirituality.
- To support the professional development of future leaders and decision-makers through scholarships and fellowships.
- To nurture an understanding of the relevance and value of the Tibetan civilisational heritage to contemporary issues and predicaments.

To learn more about the Foundation’s work and ongoing programmes, you may visit our website at www.furhhdl.org or contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..