Dharamshala — Tibetans in exile around the world have organised prayers and solidarity events for those who died, were injured or lost family members in the devastating earthquake that struck Dingri County, Shigatse, Tibet, on January 7, 2025.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives in South India
Bylakuppe — His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives in Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, Bylakuppe, South India on Sunday. His Holiness said, "The Buddhist tradition emphasizes the use of reason and logic. By exercising discipline we learn to control our negative emotions. This isn’t just a matter of faith, but of using reason and discipline to bring about peace of mind within ourselves. This approach is unique to the teaching of the Buddha."
Tibetan parliamentary Tibet advocacy concludes with meeting with over 80 Indian politicians
New Delhi — Members of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concluded their three-day Tibet advocacy campaign by meeting over 80 Indian politicians, including three ministers and 79 members of the Indian Parliament. They appealed to them to recognise Tibet as an occupied nation with a distinct and sovereign past backed by historical evidence.
CTA celebrates the 35th anniv of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
Dharamshala — Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Tibetans celebrated the 35th anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize as well as International Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024 in Dharamshala, HP, India.
Tibetan Artists Festival kicks off with 30 Tibetan artists from around the world
Dharamshala — The Tibetan writers' group, Tibet Writes, organised a three-day Tibetan Artists Festival in Dharamsala, which was attended by 30 Tibetan writers and musicians from all over the world. Bhuchung D Sonam, the festival's organiser, said the festival aimed to bring together Tibetan artists living in different countries with different cultures to discuss what art can do for Tibet and to celebrate Tibetan creativity and culture.
Tibetan activists urge Indian MPs to raise Tibet issue in Parliament of India
New Delhi — The Tibet Advocacy Alliance - India launched its advocacy week in New Delhi on Monday, coinciding with the winter session of the Indian Parliament. The Tibetan NGO members urge Indian MPs to raise the Tibet issue in Parliament and recognise Tibet as an occupied country. They also call on India to put pressure on China to end its cultural genocide in Tibet.
Lobsang Dorjee enthroned as the 105th Gaden Tripa, the head of the Gelug School
Mundgod — The official enthronement ceremony of 'Sharpa Choeje Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Dorjee' as the 105th Gaden Tripa, Holder of the Gaden Throne, the title of the spiritual head of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism was held on November 26, 2024 in Gaden Monastery in South India.