In view of the recent disaster in Sikkim caused by floods and the ongoing focus of the state machinery in relief efforts, the planned visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Gangtok and Salugara scheduled from October 16 to 22 has been postponed until further notice. We apologise for the inconvenience caused. Our prayers are with the people and state of Sikkim.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote a letter today to Mrs. Narges Mohammadi to congratulate her on being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her courageous campaign for human rights, freedom, and equality.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Brilliant light of the rising sun streamed through the Tsuglagkhang this morning as His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived to give a Chenrezig empowerment. He smiled and gently waved to disciples and well-wishers, took his seat, and began to conduct the procedures.
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - In a letter to Prem Singh Tamang, Chief Minister of Sikkim, today, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sadness about the loss of life and widespread damage to property that has occurred in Sikkim as a result of the flash flood that took place in the Teesta River Valley last night.
