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Guru Padmasambhava: The Lotus-Born Master and His Sacred Bond with Tibet
Guru Padmasambhava, revered as Guru Rinpoche, meaning "Precious Master," stands as one of the most towering spiritual figures in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. Regarded…
Read more →US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price
By Tibet Rights Collective Introduction The white dome of Boudhanath rises above the crowded streets of Kathmandu as it has for generations. Crowned by a golden spire and marked wi…
Read more →Fake Panchen Lama reasserts Chinas claim over Dalai Lama reincarnation
By Tibet Rights Collective China has once again intensified its efforts to control Tibetan Buddhism by using religious institutions as political tools In a move that has alarmed Ti…
Read more →Candle March in Bodh Gaya as Tibetan Monks Raise Voice Against Chinese Atrocities
Bodh Gaya, Bihar – The sacred land of Bodh Gaya, revered as the seat of Buddha’s enlightenment, witnessed a powerful display of peace and resistance on Sunday. Hundreds…
Read more →His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama reinstates hope and freedom on his 90th birthday
His Holiness Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, the Great 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is one of the most beloved and revered spiritual Gurus of the modern world. An ardent m…
Read more →China’s Fake Relics and the Exploitation of Buddhism
China’s use of fabricated Buddhist relics as tools of soft power and geopolitical influence has once again come into the spotlight. The recent controversy surrounding the so-…
Read more →Chinese Geopolitical Buddhism: Real Panchen Lama is Captive, and the Fake is in Nepal
The upcoming visit of Gyaltsen Norbu, the Chinese-appointed 11th Panchen Lama, to Nepal has triggered significant debate over China’s strategic use of Tibetan Buddhism to exe…
Read more →A conversation with Amy Yee: The author of Far from the Rooftop of the World
Amy Yee is author of Far from the Rooftop of the World : Travels among Tibetan Refugees on Four Continents with a Foreword by the Dalai Lama (University of North Carolina Press 202…
Read more →Historic Presentation of Buddha Relics to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
In a momentous event that resonates deeply with Buddhist devotees worldwide, a delegation of Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka made a pilgrimage to Dharamshala on April 4th to present …
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Leaders Extend Congratulations to President-elect Lai Ching-te of Taiwan
In the aftermath of Taiwan's recent presidential elections, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan leadership expressed warm congratulations to President Lai Ching-te. His…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama extends condolences and prayers for Japan Earthquake Victims
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has extended his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake that struck the coun…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receives Long Life Blessings in Bodhgaya
Source: Tibet.net His Holiness the Dalai Lama was honored in a solemn ceremony at the Kalachakra Teaching Ground in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, where prayers and offerings were made fo…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Announces Year-End Dharma Promotion Itinerary includes visits to Sikkim, Sera Monastery, Bodh Gaya, and More
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has unveiled his end-of-year Dharma promotion itinerary, responding to prayers and invitations from various Buddhist institutions and believers. The spi…
Read more →Tibets beloved annual yogurt festival was spoiled by a heavy police presence RFA
According to sources in China's western region, this year's centuries-old yogurt celebration in Tibet has been ruined by a large police presence and harsh restrictions on T…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Ladakh
Lamdon Model Senior Secondary School in Leh, Ladakh, India, marked a momentous occasion on August 7, 2023, as it celebrated its Golden Jubilee with great pomp and grandeur. The hig…
Read more →Ling Rinpoche`s Visit to Buryatia Strengthens Bonds Between Indian and Russian Buddhist Communities, Promotes Peace and Understanding
The recent visit of Tibetan Buddhist leader Ling Rinpoche to Russia has marked a significant milestone in fostering deeper connections between Buddhist communities in India and Rus…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visit to Stok Village Reinforces Commitment to Spiritual Growth and Learning
On Monday, 31st July 2023, His Holiness the Dalai Lama embarked on a momentous visit to the Stok village's majestic golden Buddha statue, an occasion marked with great joy and …
Read more →Prominent Karma Kagyu Teacher, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, Passes Away at 91
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, a highly respected and influential teacher of the Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, has passed away at the age of 91. His demise marks a significan…
Read more →Tibetan Cancer Society Launches Meals for Invisible Food Drive During Saka Dawa
In a heartwarming initiative aimed at bringing compassion and kindness to underprivileged communities, the Tibetan Cancer Society has launched "Meals for Invisible" food …
Read more →Chinese Archaeological Discoveries in Tibet Contradict State`s Destruction of Tibetan Heritage
Chinese archaeologists have discovered the highest known archaeological site in China, called Dingqiong cave, in Qiongguo Township, Zhongba County, Shigatse City, according to a re…
Read more →Tibetans respond to Misinterpreted Video of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The Executive head of the Central Tibetan Administration, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, has defended His Holiness the Dalai Lama's recent controversial video, in which the spiritual l…
Read more →India to Host First-Ever Global Buddhist Summit to Address Contemporary Challenges through Buddhist Philosophy and Practice
India is set to host the first-ever Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi, aimed at addressing contemporary global challenges through the lens of Buddhist philosophy and practice. Th…
Read more →Explained: Shoton Opera Festival
On March 19th, the 26th Shoton Festival took place in Mundgod with Kundeling Tatsak Rinpoche serving as the main guest. The 10-day opera festival featured 11 troupes and was attend…
Read more →CCP’s latest propaganda tool to interfere in Tibetan Buddhism and reincarnation: TV shows
In its attempts to interfere in the reincarnation debates of His Holiness the 14th Dalai lama and further Sinicize Tibetan Buddhism, Chinese Communist Party has started propaganda …
Read more →Free Tibet: New report highlights human rights abuses in Tibet
Source: Free Tibet A new report, which was released on January 23, 2023 by the London-based NGO Free Tibet and its charitable research arm, Tibet Watch, details previously unreport…
Read more →Dalai Lama's successor to be finally approved by Chinese govt: Chinese media responds to Sikyong’s statement
Quoting “Xizang experts”, Chinese media reports have claimed that the Chinese central government will “support and guide the work of finding the successor of the …
Read more →Bodh Gaya to host the holy Bodh Mahotsav 2023 from 27th-29th January
it's a holy week for Buddha devotees, as Bodh Gaya a district in Gaya, Bihar, prepares to host the annual Bodh Mahotsav at Kalachakra ground. The event will be held on the 27th…
Read more →Tibetan Buddhist tradition is becoming more popular around the world: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
The three-day programme on Buddha's teachings at Kalachakra Ground in Bihar's Bodh Gaya concluded with the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama wishing Budd…
Read more →His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurates five-year Bhikkhu exchange programme
Source: Dalai Lama Bodh Gaya: Tibetan Spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday inaugurated the five-year ‘Pali and Sanskrit International Bhikkhu Exchange Prog…
Read more →India restores the sacred writings of Mongolian Buddhism
Source: Economic Times India has restored 108 volumes of sacred Mongolian Kanjur (Buddhist texts) and has sent them to 50 Buddhist monasteries and educational institutions. The sac…
Read more →Freedom for Tibet is Justice for Tibet: An interview with Sri. Soumyadeep Datta
Many Indian leaders apart from the Indian people have supported the cause of Tibetan freedom movement, against the unjust Chinese regime of oppression and violence in Tibet. The Ti…
Read more →Webinar on Tibetan Democracy in Exile
New Delhi-based Non-profit foundation for liberal politics held a virtual discussion titled ‘Tibetan Democracy in Exile’- on International Day for Democracy. “We …
Read more →Significance of Sikkim for Buddhism and His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Introduction Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim from October 10 to 14 this year. Sikkim's Chief Minister, Prem Singh Tamang, has officia…
Read more →The Dalai Lamas Journey to Ladakh: Tracing His Visits and Teachings in the Region
“Down on the plains there’s so much cloud and rain, I missed the blue sky. So, I flew up to Ladakh and the clear blue sky became visible again”. Thousands of peop…
Read more →HH the 14th Dalai Lama - A Bodhisattva of Compassion
By Novanita Sharma “May I become at all times, both now and forever, A protector for those without protection, A guide for those who have lost their way, A ship for those wit…
Read more →The Dalai Lama: Simple Monk or Incarnation of a Higher Being?
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama, Buddhist spiritual master and symbolic leader of the people of Tibet, who currently lives in exile in Dharamsala, India, regularly says that he…
Read more →His Holiness Dalai Lama: A Symbol of Happiness and Peace
“The heart of the Buddha’s teaching is a combination of compassion and wisdom and as Buddhists our task is cultivate these two qualities” -His Holiness Dalai Lama…
Read more →Tibet in plastic bottles
By Michael Buckley Groundwater and springwater sold in plastic bottles is the biggest scam on earth. China is taking it to new heights in Tibet, by exporting Tibet’s groundwa…
Read more →Tibetans protest misrepresentations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
English Translation By Dhardon Sharling This is an English translation of an article published this morning in DERSTANDARD (The Standard), a widely-read German-language newspaper b…
Read more →The Dalai Lama, Environmentalist
This excerpt has been taken from 'This Fragile Planet: His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Environment' which features 80 inspiring quotations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama o…
Read more →Free Tibet, Go Back China
By Novanita Sharma This is in response to the reports of the unauthorized renaming of 11 places situated inside Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh by the Chinese government rece…
Read more →SANG-SOL or LHA-SANG
By Jigme Yeshe Lama (Assistant Professor, University of Calcutta) This year (2023), the Tibetan New Year or Losar will be celebrated on the 21st of February. As Tibetans follow the…
Read more →Humanity should not be a dead species! Panchen Lama: A Life in Prison
By Tenzin Jampa A Life In Prison 17 May 1995. It was like any other day for him. He was happy. He was content. After all, for the whole afternoon, he had been running around the gr…
Read more →Of Buddha and the practice of Bodhichitta: Relevance of Dalai Lama’s teachings at Bodh Gaya
“Listen to and study the Buddha’s teachings. Reflect on them over and over again, then meditate on what you’ve understood. Be determined to work for the welfare o…
Read more →Favourite Tibet Reads of 2022
2022 is almost over. As the year draws to a close, we asked researchers, activists and journalists to name their favourite Tibet reads of 2022 that left an impression on them. Here…
Read more →The Book Xi Jinping doesn’t want you to read: Benedict Rogers on his new book, Tibet issue and how Dalai Lama has influenced him
Benedict Rogers is a human rights activist and writer. He is the co-founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Watch, Senior Analyst for East Asia at the international human rights o…
Read more →Tracking and Decoding China-appointed Panchen Lama Gyaltsen Norbu’s visits to Tibet
Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, during his visit to Ladakh, was accorded a hero’s welcome. Hundreds gathered to welcome him as he reached Ladakh…
Read more →China’s push for ‘Buddhism with Chinese Characteristics’ explained
By Tenzin Tseten and Lakshmi P The United Nations General Assembly has designated 22nd August as the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religi…
Read more →On National Identity…
By Tenzin Jampa I love to meet new people. I love to know where they come from, what they think about things, what they hold dear to and more. But there is one question that I drea…
Read more →Ancient Wisdom In A Modern World: HH The Dalai Lama And His Teachings
By Shri Sujeet Kumar, Honourable Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha This 6th of July marked the 87th birthday of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. Birth anniversarie…
Read more →Analysing Japan’s Approach To The Tibetan Question
Note: This article was originally published in The Global Order on March 8, 2022 and is being republished on July 8, 2022 in light of Shinzo Abe’s assassination. On February …
Read more →President Xi’s Odyssey from Savior to Satan towards Buddhism in Tibet & Tibetans Worldwide
By Tenzing Dhamdul Introduction President Xi Jinping coming to power in China brought much optimism especially among many Tibetans and the larger Buddhist community in China becaus…
Read more →The Dalai Lama, Buddhism & Peace: Drawing Parallels from History
The words Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and peace have become synonymous these days. In a popular television series called “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver”, a British-Ameri…
Read more →The Spirit of the Panchsheel Agreement & the Need for Its Revival
India was among the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as an authorized government. The tone of the relationship between the two sides has vari…
Read more →Why Is Chinese Social Media Targeting Keanu Reeves?
We all remember when The Matrix released in the year 1999 and the world went absolutely crazy for Keanu Reeves. As time passed by, Keanu Reeves slowly became synonymous with words …
Read more →Tibet Brief 2021
Introduction “My message for the Chinese government is Free Tibet. Tibet belongs to Tibetans.” Enes Kanter Freedom is perhaps the one significant voice in 2021 that mad…
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