Tag: Dalai Lama
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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 -
Dalai Lama calls for promotion of Bodhi language
The Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader Dalai Lama on Tuesday stressed the need to promote the Bodhi language while interacting with the students at Lamdon Model School. After completing two days of teaching sessions, the Dalai Lama visited the Model Public School (MPS), Padum, MantseKhang Zanskar Health Care Centre (HCC) and Lamdon Model High School …
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July 24, 2018 -
National e-Vidhan academy mooted
Having the distinction of being the first Vidhan Sabha to roll out paperless e-Vidhan Sabha system, Himachal Pradesh is now staking claim for setting up National e-Vidhan Academy (NeVA) at Tapovan in Dharamshala in Kangra district. HP Assembly Speaker Rajiv Bindal has written to the Central government to justify the government’s stand. Bindal said he …
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July 23, 2018 -
Dalai Lama part of Himachal family: Kapoor
Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs minister Kishan Kapoor on Friday said since Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama migrated to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh had progressed with his blessing and the state now too consider him as part of family. Addressing a gathering at Mcleodganj in Dharamshala on the occasion of Dalai Lama’s 83rd birthday, Kapoor …
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July 7, 2018 -
Dalai Lama celebrates birthday in Leh, blesses followers
Special prayers were held in Leh for the Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader Dalai Lama who celebrated his 83rd birthday on Friday.
July 6, 2018 -
Dalai Lama to celebrate 83rd birthday in Ladakh
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama would celebrate his 83rd birthday in Ladakh in Jammu Kashmir, a spokesperson of Tibetan government-in-exile said on Tuesday. The spokesperson said on 6 July, a grand celebration in honour of the 83rd birthday of Dalai Lama will be held at Shiwatsel Phodrang. “The President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr …
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July 3, 2018 -
Dalai Lama appreciates decision to convert monasteries into learning centres
The 14th Dalai Lama was accorded a grand traditional reception on his arrival at Leh.
July 3, 2018 -
Education should not be religion based: Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama said the education system in the world should be based on common sense and scientific knowledge and not on religion.
July 2, 2018 -
Tibet’s problems result of old causes: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Monday said Tibetans believed in the law of causality and the Tibetan problem was a consequence of old causes that had ripened. Talking to Australian audience in Sydney through video conferencing, Dalai Lama said according to Chinese history book, in 7th, 8th and 9th century, there were three major …
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June 26, 2018 -
Dalai Lama assures public of his good health
Dispelling rumours about his health, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama on Wednesday assured the general public about his good health. The Tibetan spiritual leader said this in response to media queries on his arrival at Gaggal airport in Kangra district after successfully concluding 11-day teaching tour in the Baltic States. During the 11-day European …
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June 21, 2018 -
Tibetans starts prayer service for Dalai Lama’s health
Tibetans living in exile at Dharamshala on Tuesday started 5-day prayer service for long life and good health of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. A spokesperson of Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said Religion and Culture department is organising an annual Maha Guru Bumtsok prayer service for Dalai Lama’s health at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple …
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June 19, 2018 -
China should engage in direct dialogue with Dalai Lama: Pompeo
The US should express publicly that China needs to engage in a meaningful and direct dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has told lawmakers, ahead of his visit to Beijing. The Chinese government officials and the Dalai Lama or his representatives have not met in formal …
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June 13, 2018