Welcome to the official website of the Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.  His Holiness is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He frequently states that his life is guided by three major commitments: the promotion of basic human values or secular ethics in the interest of human happiness, the fostering of inter-religious harmony and the preservation of Tibet's Buddhist culture, a culture of peace and non-violence.

Explore here how His Holiness fulfils these commitments through his various activities his public talks, widespread international visits and publications.

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The Tulane Unified Commencement Ceremony and a Public Talk at the Lakefront Arena
May 19th 2013
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 18 May 2013 - Relationships formed between staff and students of the Tulane University School of Social Work over more than twelve years culminated today in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s presence at the 179th Tulane Unified Commencement Ceremony. This grand celebration for 2800 graduates, who came from all 50 states and 63 countries, took place before an audience of more than 30,000 in the New Orleans Superdome.

Conference on ‘Resilience: Strength through Compassion and Connection’ in New Orleans
May 18th 2013

Meetings with Chinese and Tibetan Students before Leaving Madison for New Orleans
May 17th 2013

Change Your Mind, Change the World - Discussion to Make the World a Healthier, Happier Place
May 16th 2013

Teachings in Louisville, KY, USA on May 20: His Holiness will give a one-day teaching on Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment (jangchuo lamdron) at the YUM! Center. Contact Website: www.dalailamalouisville.org

Talk in Louisville, KY, USA on May 21: His Holiness will give a talk to middle and high school students at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Contact Website: www.dalailamalouisville.org

Teachings in Dharamsala, HP, India from June 1 to 4: His Holiness will give four days of teachings on Shantideva's A Guide to the Boddhisattva's Way of Life (chodjug) at the request of a group of Indian sanghas at the Main Tibetan Temple. Contact Email: nalandashiksha@gmail.com