Tag: Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama calls himself proud citizen of HP

In a video message on the occasion of 'Thank You Himachal Pradesh', Dalai Lama expressed gratitude to the HP government and its people

October 16, 2018

Tibetans to hold ‘Thank You Himachal’ event in Shimla

A CTA official said Governor Acharya Devvrat and former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh will grace the event.

October 15, 2018

Dalai Lama: Religious harmony important for co-existence

Interacting with the students of Woodstock School, Mussorie, he urged the rest of the world to follow India’s example for co-existence of various religions and communities.

October 12, 2018

Dalai Lama condoles loss of lives in Indonesia tsunami

I understand that everything that can be done is being done to care for the injured and that rescue and relief efforts are well underway.

October 2, 2018

Ladakh rocks and their telling (hi)story from Kushan period and Bronze Age

Culturally and historically significant artifacts dating back several centuries dot the Ladakh region; rocks bearing rare inscriptions are seen more on the banks of the Indus in Western Ladakh

October 1, 2018

Dalai Lama returns to Dharamshala after European visit

Dalai Lama visited Sweden, Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland on 11 to 25 September as part of his four nations Europe tour.

September 27, 2018

Dalai Lama to be conferred with Gandhi Darshan Int’l Award

The award comprises of cash prize of Rs 3 lakh along with a citation, and sculpture.

September 20, 2018

Richard Gere, wife to welcome their first child together

The 69-year-old actor and the 35-year-old Spanish publicist and activist married in April.

September 17, 2018

Dalai Lama opens exhibition on Buddha’s life in Netherlands

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday opened a new exhibition in the Netherlands dedicated to the life of Buddha.

September 15, 2018

Tibetans need to move with times, not become complacent: Dalai Lama

Expressing happiness over holding of ‘Five Fifty Forum: Towards a Resilient Tibetan Community’, he said, “It is important not to be complacent, content merely with what we’ve become used to.

September 15, 2018

Up and Away

There was a time I travelled often. I still travel, but off and on. Earlier, I travelled regularly, frequently, and far and wide. Aircrafts felt like taxis and airports were very nearly home. I saw wonderful things: the placid Periyar lake in India’s Kerala, the glorious sunset on St Mark’s square in Venice, the old …

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September 10, 2018

India’s two-front conundrum

India is possibly the only nation in the world which has two nuclear-powered adversaries on its borders, both seeking Indian territory. The close relationship between Pakistan and China, dubbed as ‘higher than mountains and deeper than oceans’, always creates a threat of a two-front war, which would be the worst-case scenario for India’s military. While …

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September 4, 2018

Dalai Lama lauds Nalanda priests for logical Buddhist teachings

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Monday praised the seventeen pandits (priests) of Nalanda for their logical way of teaching Buddhism and said he himself is one of their biggest admirers. “The only complete and detailed explanation of the ancient Nalanda teaching has persevered in the Tibetan language which is the reason that the Chinese …

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September 4, 2018

The Karmapa Controversy

In a recent statement from New York, the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje (OTD), regarded as the most influential Tibetan Buddhist leader after the Dalai Lama, conveyed to the Government of India that he is unhappy over “restraints” on his travel and monitoring of his activities at all times by intelligence agencies. He also declared …

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September 1, 2018

Dalai Lama extends financial support for Kerala

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has extended help in relief work for those affected by floods due to incessant rains in Kerala. He expressed condolences towards the families of the people who died in the calamity. Dalai Lama, in a letter to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, said he was saddened at the loss of …

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August 20, 2018

Dalai Lama says Tibetans not asking for independence, can live with China

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama courted controversy by stating that Tibet is ready to be part of China provided Beijing agrees to guarantee certain rights.

August 10, 2018

Mahatma Gandhi wanted Jinnah as PM, but Jawaharlal Nehru refused: Dalai Lama

He also claimed India's partition would not have happened if Mahatma Gandhi's wish of Jinnah becoming the prime minister had materialised.

August 8, 2018