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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 welfare of the Tibetan people, focusing on the survival of their identity, culture and religion.
Explore here how His Holiness fulfils these commitments through his various activities his public talks, widespread international visits and publications.
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Latest News
The Dalai Lama receives Mahatma Gandhi International Award in Bodh GayaJanuary 4th 2012
Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India, 4 January 2012 (by Tendar Tsering, phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama formally received the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace earlier today during his Kalachakra teachings at Bodh Gaya. Representing the Gandhi Development Trust in Durban, South Africa, Ela Gandhi, grand daughter of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the Indian nation, personally presented the award to the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Chinese understanding of Tibetan issue is growing says the Dalai Lama
January 3rd 2012
The Dalai Lama begins ten-day Kalachakra teachings
January 2nd 2012
Thousands of devotees welcome the Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya
January 2nd 2012
Upcoming Schedule
Teachings in Dharamsala, H.P., India on March 8: His Holiness will give a short teaching from the Jataka Tales in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.
Spring Teachings in March: There are no spring teachings for this year.
Public Talk in Delhi, India on March 25: His Holiness will give a public talk on Ethics in Educationin the early afternoon at Delhi University’s Stadium on the North Campus.
Teaching in Rewalsar (Tso Pema), HP, India on March 31 and April 1: His Holiness will be visiting Rewalsar to participate in some prayers and give a short teaching.
Teaching in Sidhbari, HP, India from April 3 to 5: His Holiness will confer the Kagyae Initiation at the request of Khamtrul Rinpoche in his monastery.
Public Talk in Honolulu, HI, USA on April 15: His Holiness will give a public talk in the afternoon at the Stan Sheriff Center.
Books
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Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World
H.H. the Dalai Lama -
My Spiritual Journey
H.H. the Dalai Lama with Sofia Stril-rever -
Toward a True Kinship of Faiths
H.H. the Dalai Lama -
The Middle Way - Faith Grounded in Reason
H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated by Thubten Jinpa -
Leader's Way - Business, Buddhism and Happiness in an Interconnected World
H.H. the Dalai Lama and Laurens van den Muyzenberg
Gallery
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Archibishop Desmond Tutu Visits Dharamsala - February 10, 2012 -
Kalachakra in Bodh Gaya - Concluding Days - January 9-10, 2012 -
Kalachakra for World Peace - Day 6 & 7 - January 6-7, 2012 -
First Day of Kalachakra Preliminary Teachings - January 4, 2012 -
Kalachakra for World Peace Preparations - January 1-3, 2012
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