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Press ReleaseHis Holiness the Dalai Lama has been experiencing some discomfort in the past couple of days. His personal physicians attributed this to exhaustion and have advised him to cancel his engagements for the time being and instead complete the remaining medical tests that began earlier this month in Mumbai. It has therefore been decided that all his schedules for the next three weeks, including the visit to Mexico and the Dominican Republic, are being canceled with immediate effect.
Published: Wednesday, 27 August, 2008
Dalai Lama Hosts Bruni-Sarkozy At Temple In France
Lerab Ling Temple, France, 22 August 2008 (By Estele Shirbon, Reuters) - The Dalai Lama inaugurated a Buddhist temple in southern France on Friday with French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy among the guests.
Published: Friday, 22 August, 2008
Dalai Lama Fears Chinese Push In Tibet After Games
Paris, France, 13 August 2008 (By Jean-Baptiste Vey, Reuters) - French parliamentarians who met the Dalai Lama on Wednesday quoted him as saying there was a risk China would accelerate the settlement of one million Han Chinese in Tibet immediately after the Olympic Games.
Published: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins Visit To France
Paris, France, 12 August 2008 (BBC News) - The Dalai Lama has begun a 12-day visit to France by blessing a Buddhist institute on the edge of Paris.
Published: Wednesday, 13 August, 2008
Message by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Beijing Olympics
I would like to offer my greetings to the People's Republic of China, the organizers and the athletes participating in the forthcoming Olympic Games in Beijing.
Published: Tuesday, 5 August, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins Teachings For “Korean Dharma Friends”
Dharamsala, HP, India, 4 August 2008 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Monday began three-day Buddhist teachings at the Main Tibetan Temple (Tsuglagkhang) at the request of a Korean group, which he referred to as “our Korean Dharma friends”.
Published: Tuesday, 5 August, 2008
Dalai Lama Calls For 'Inner Disarmament’
Aspen, CO, USA, 27 July 2008 (By Charles Agar, The Aspen Times) - Aspenites met the world’s most famous “simple Buddhist monk” Saturday. The Dalai Lama, who outlined a blueprint to world peace, was greeted by a standing ovation from 2,000 people at the Benedict Music Tent as the keynote speaker of the Aspen Institute’s Tibet symposium.
Published: Sunday, 27 July, 2008
McCain Meets Dalai Lama, Calls On China To Release Prisoners
Aspen, CO, USA, 25 July 2008 (By John Colson, The Aspen Times) - U.S. Sen. John McCain paused in his ongoing run for the presidency on Friday to trade a few pleasantries in Aspen with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and to urge China to release Tibetan political prisoners and improve its record in human rights.
Published: Friday, 25 July, 2008
Tibetans Wish the Dalai Lama A Long Life In Ritual
Madison, WI, USA, 24 July 2008 (By Ryan Foley, Associated Press) - Tibetans wished the Dalai Lama a long and happy life on Thursday with an elaborate Buddhist ritual performed for the first time in the U.S.
Published: Friday, 25 July, 2008
Dalai Lama’s Message Resonates
Madison, WI. USA, 19 July 2008 (By Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) - Seated cross-legged on stage in a large upholstered chair, one of the world's best-known religious leaders delivered his trademark messages of compassion, peace and unity with typical humor, verve and humility Saturday afternoon.
Published: Sunday, 20 July, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Visits Wisconsin On A Historic Visit
Madison, WI, USA, 18 July 2008 (By Marilee Wertlake) - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was warmly greeted at the Madison airport by a number of dignitaries including Wisconsin State Senate President Fred Risser, Director and Abbot of Deer Park Buddhist Center Geshe Llundup Sopa, NATA Coordinator Tashi Namgyal, and President of the Wisconsin Tibetan Association, Lobsang Tenzin. Mayor of Madison Dave Cieslewicz and the Common Council showed their support by honoring the visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama by voting to fly the Tibetan flag above the City-County Building for the entirety of His Holiness’ stay in Wisconsin.
Published: Friday, 18 July, 2008
Be A 21st Century Buddhist, Dalai Lama Tells Followers
New York, NY, USA, 17 July 2008 (By Kalsang Rinchen, Phayul) – The Dalai Lama said that it is important to preserve one’s own traditions and culture but it is wrong to close door to the outside world. He said that one should strive to become a 21st century Buddhist with both traditional values and modern education.
Published: Friday, 18 July, 2008
Press Release
In the light of recent news reports quoting Chinese officials that the issue of Tibet is only about the person of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, we would like to take this opportunity to clarify once again that the issue of Tibet concerns the future of six million Tibetans in Tibet and not His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Published: Friday, 18 July, 2008
Dalai Lama Visits Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 17 July 2008 (By David O’Reilly & Sam Wood, The Philadelphia Inquirer) - The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhists worldwide and the self-exiled head of Tibet, began his day-long visit to Philadelphia this morning with a visit to the Kalmyk Buddhist Temple in the Feltonville section of the city.
Published: Wednesday, 16 July, 2008
As Dalai Lama Departs, His Life Lessons Remain
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA, 16 July 2008 (By Veronica Terrejon, The Morning Call) – He stepped out of Lehigh University's Stabler Arena and into Tuesday's sunny afternoon. Tibet's exiled spiritual leader bowed with hands clasped before a cheering crowd of hundreds chanting, ''Long live the Dalai Lama!''
Published: Wednesday, 16 July, 2008
Dalai Lama Defends Islam As Peaceful Religion
Bethlehem, PA, USA, 13 July 2008 (By Michael Rubinkam, AP) - The Dalai Lama said Sunday that "it's totally wrong, unfair" to call Islam a violent religion.
Published: Sunday, 13 July, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Begins Teaching At Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA, USA, 11 July 2008 (morning call.com) - Drawing thousands of the curious and the faithful from as far as India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama began his first-ever Lehigh Valley visit Thursday with a call for greater understanding around the world.
Published: Sunday, 13 July, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Offers Prayer At Ajmer Sufi Shrine
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India, 9 July 2008 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited the revered Ajmer Sharif shrine in Rajasthan Wednesday morning to offer prayers on the occasion of "Urs", the 796th death anniversary of Sufi saint, Khwaja Moin-ud-Din Chishti.
Published: Sunday, 13 July, 2008
Press Release
Dharamsala, India, 30 June 2008 (OHHDL) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Special Envoy Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen will arrive in China today for the formal seventh round of discussion with representatives of the Chinese leadership.
Published: Sunday, 29 June, 2008
Nobel Laureates Discuss World Food Shortage
Petra, Jordan, 19 June 2008 (By Tamsin Carlisle, The National, U.A.E.) - A strong link between the world hunger crisis and high energy prices was the consensus of a panel consisting of some of the world's best minds including the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace laureates and the secretary general of the League of Arab States.
Published: Thursday, 19 June, 2008
People of Taiwan Still In Thoughts of the Dalai Lama
Taipei, Taiwan, 16 June 2008 (By Loa Lok-sin, Taipei Times) - From politics to the Olympics, human rights to life during half-a-century of exile, the Dalai Lama shared his views on a variety of topics during an interview with the Taipei Times at his residence in Dharamsala, India, on the morning of June 6.
Published: Monday, 16 June, 2008
He's No Foe of Beijing
Sydney, Australia, 14 June 2008 (By Greg Sheridan, Foreign Editor, The Australian) - The Dalai Lama has a dilemma. The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism believes he is an honest friend of China and describes himself as pro-Chinese.
Published: Sunday, 15 June, 2008
Hope In The Heart of A Homeless Hero
Sydney, Australia, 12 June 2008 (Hamish McDonald and Paul Bibby, The Sydney Morning Herald) - After nearly half a century as a "homeless person", as he describes himself, the Dalai Lama was yesterday still hopeful of a breakthrough in negotiations with China that might let him return to Tibet.
Published: Wednesday, 11 June, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Visits TCV for Introductory Teachings on Buddhism
Dharamsala, HP, India, 5 June 2008 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Upper TCV School today for the first day of a two-day introductory teaching on Buddhism he is giving focused for the younger generation of Tibetans. Besides senior students from various schools of TCV, a large number of college students also attended the morning teaching.
Published: Thursday, 5 June, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins Buddhist Holy Month With Prayers For Quake Victims
Dharamsala, HP, India 4 June 2008 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul) - Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama presided over a special prayer session dedicated for the victims of last month’s devastating earthquake that rattled Southwest China’s Sichuan province here this morning.
Published: Wednesday, 4 June, 2008
His Holiness Inaugurates World Conference on Terrorism in New Delhi
New Delhi, India, 2 June 2008 (By Tenzin Sangmo, Phayul) - The Dalai Lama on Sunday inaugurated the Terrorism - National and International World Conference at the Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi. Organized by the Jama Masjid United Forum, the conference projected intense deliberation on the root causes of terrorism, its new characteristics and emerging trends.
Published: Wednesday, 4 June, 2008
His Holiness Concludes Europe Visit With Warm Reception at Oxford
Oxford, UK, 30 May 2008 (The Office of Tibet, London) - The warmth and respect with which His Holiness the Dalai Lama was received yesterday upon his arrival and programme that took place at the Blackfriars was also evident this morning in Oxford’s premier Sheldonian Theatre or auditorium that was attended by a capacity filled audience of 1200 people ranging from eminent university professors to students and general public who had reserved their seats months in advance.
Published: Tuesday, 3 June, 2008
I Am Inspired By His Holiness' Wisdom And Humbleness
Nottingham, UK, 27 May 2008 (The Office of Tibet, London) - As scheduled some months back, His Holiness the Dalai Lama this afternoon attended here the civic reception for him hosted by the Nottinghamshire County Council at the County Hall, where officials and local people lined up to accord a warm reception.
Published: Wednesday, 28 May, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Expresses Concern for Tibet's Fragile Environment
Nottingham, UK, 25 May 2008 (The Office of Tibet, London) - Answering a question relating to Tibet’s environment from the well-known British TV presenter Jonathan Dimbleby, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said the eminent danger facing Tibet’s fragile environment cannot wait.
Published: Monday, 26 May, 2008
British Prime Minister, Chinese Journalists Meet H.H. the Dalai Lam
Nottingham, UK, 24 May 2008 (The Office of Tibet, London) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived here this evening to a warm welcome accorded by representatives of the Dharma Network and city officials, lead by the Lord Lieutenant, who represents the Queen. For the next five days His Holiness will be giving a series of public talks and teachings
Published: Monday, 26 May, 2008
British Prime Minister, Chinese Journalists Meet H.H. the Dalai Lam
Nottingham, UK, 24 May 2008 (The Office of Tibet, London) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived here this evening to a warm welcome accorded by representatives of the Dharma Network and city officials, lead by the Lord Lieutenant, who represents the Queen. For the next five days His Holiness will be giving a series of public talks and teachings
Published: Monday, 26 May, 2008
Behind the Saffron Robes, A Savvy Politician
25 May 2008 (By Pico Iyer, The Washington Post) - When most people think of the Dalai Lama, they think of his saffron and maroon robes, his shiny shaven head, the mala beads around his wrist, his puckish smile and cosmic insight. He is, after all, the incarnation of the god of compassion. Yet part of the drama and power of his life is that while his head may be in the clouds, for more than half a century his feet have been firmly planted in the unforgiving realm of realpolitik. Over the years, as I've reported from El Salvador to Lebanon, from Ethiopia to Sri Lanka, I've come to see the Dalai Lama as one of the most realistic, far-sighted politicians in the world.
Published: Saturday, 24 May, 2008
China Condemns Dalai Lama Meeting
London, UK, 23 May 2008 (BBC News) - China has criticised Gordon Brown for taking part in talks with Tibet's exiled leader, the Dalai Lama. The two men had a 30-minute discussion at the Archbishop of Canterbury's official residence, Lambeth Palace in London, on Friday.
Published: Saturday, 24 May, 2008
Defiant Prince Charles Welcomes The Dalai Lama At Clarence House
London, U.K., 22 May 2008 (By Rebecca English, Daily Mail) - Prince Charles put himself on a collision course with the Prime Minister yesterday by playing host to the Dalai Lama.
Published: Thursday, 22 May, 2008
Dalai Lama Urges Olympics Respect
London, UK, 21 May 2008 (BBC News) - The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, has appealed for Tibetans not to protest during the Olympic Torch visit to the region.
Published: Wednesday, 21 May, 2008
Dalai Lama Arrives in Britain For 11-Day Visit
London, UK, 20 May 2008 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama began an 11-day visit to Britain Tuesday, including talks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown who faces a delicate balancing act of supporting Tibetan rights while not offending China.
Published: Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
Dalai Lama Calls For Non-Violence, Tries To Appease China
Berlin, Germany - 20 May 2008 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama called for dialogue as a means to end violence Monday as he wrapped up a visit to Germany that has stirred fresh tension with China.
Published: Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
Dalai Lama Says Not Seeking Independence From China
Bochum, Germany, 16 May 2008 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama insisted Friday he is not seeking independence for Tibet, as he pressed ahead with a five-country Western tour two months after deadly violence erupted in his homeland.
Published: Friday, 16 May, 2008
Dalai Lama In Germany, "Sad" About China Quake
Frankfurt, Germany, 15 May 2008 (by Madeline Chambers, Reuters) - The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, on Thursday expressed sadness at the deaths of at least 20,000 Chinese in an earthquake and announced a prayer meeting for the victims.
Published: Friday, 16 May, 2008
Media Release
I am deeply saddened by the loss of many lives and many more who have been injured in the catastrophic earthquake that struck Sichuan province of China. I would like to extend my deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences to those families who have been directly affected by the strong earthquake on 12 May 2008. I offer my prayers for those who have lost their lives and those injured in the quake.
Published: Monday, 12 May, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Confers Guhyasamaja Initiation
Dharamsala, HP, India, 8 May 2008 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama returning to his residence from the Main Tibetan Temple after the completion of the first day of a three-day scheduled Guhyasamaja Initiation. Approximately 2500 people are attending the Initiation.
Published: Friday, 9 May, 2008
Press Release
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Special Envoy Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen will arrive in China on May 3, 2008 for informal talks with representatives of the Chinese leadership.
Published: Friday, 2 May, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Attends Prayer Meeting in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, H.P., India, 28 April 2008 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended a morning prayer meeting at the Main Tibetan Temple for all those who died and were injured during the recent protests held throughout Tibet. The prayer meeting was organized by the Tibetan Solidarity Committee.
Published: Sunday, 27 April, 2008
An Appeal To All Chinese Spiritual Brothers And Sisters
Today I would like to make a personal appeal to all Chinese spiritual brothers and sisters, both inside as well as outside the People’s Republic of China, and especially to the followers of the Buddha. I do this as a Buddhist monk and a student of our most revered teacher, the Buddha. I have already made an appeal to the general Chinese community. Here I am appealing to you, my spiritual brothers and sisters, on an urgent humanitarian matter.
Published: Thursday, 24 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Offers Words of Wisdom About Happiness
Hamilton, NY, USA, 23 April 2008 (Media-Newswire.com) - Nearly 5,000 people streamed into Hamilton, across Colgate's campus, and into Sanford Fieldhouse to hear His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speak about happiness -- that illusive quality that all human beings want, yet find so hard to achieve.
Published: Wednesday, 23 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Speaks On Environmental Responsibility in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 20 April 2008 (The Ann Arbor News) - The Dalai Lama on Sunday said the need for environmental responsibility dovetails with Buddhist teachings on valuing human life, whether that is one person or the world's entire population.
Published: Tuesday, 22 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Tells Crowd to Keep Their Traditions
Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 20 April 2008 (By Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press) – The Dalai Lama called for the respect of different cultures and interfaith understanding Saturday, saying that the future of the world depends on mutual acceptance.
Published: Sunday, 20 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Speaks on Chinese Olympics, Rights
Ann Arbor, MI, USA, 18 April 2008 (By Tina Lam, Detroit Free Press) – The Dalai Lama spoke about harmony, inner peace and happy families at an Ann Arbor press conference today, stressing that his visit to the U.S. is not political. But he also said he understands why people in Tibet have protested, and said he tried to contact the Chinese premier last week but "got no positive response."
Published: Friday, 18 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Gives Surprise Message in Minnesota
Rochester, MN, USA, 16 April 2008 (By Sea Stachura & Staphanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio) – The Dalai Lama's meeting with the Tibetan community was unexpected. The Tibetans had gathered at a Rochester hotel to watch a video feed of their spiritual leaders presentation at the Mayo Clinic. Thinley Woser, a leader in the Tibetan community in the Twin Cities, says when the Dalai Lama learned that 300 Tibetans were nearby, he decided to greet them in person. The exiled spiritual leader, who spoke in Tibetan, told people to have patience and calm with the China's occupation of Tibet, Woser says.
Published: Wednesday, 16 April, 2008
Dalai Lama, Bishop Tutu Join Seattle Interfaith Discussion
Seattle, WA, USA, 16 April 2008 (By Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times) - In a city of people not exactly known for having formal religious ties, some 7,400 cheered Tuesday morning as they welcomed the Dalai Lama, Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu and about a half dozen other religious leaders.
Published: Wednesday, 16 April, 2008
Tibetans Are Not Anti-Chinese, His Holiness Tells Chinese Reporters
Dharamshala: Talking to Chinese reporters in Seattle, US, on Saturday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama sought to clarify the wrong impression that Tibetans are anti-Chinese and Han people must be expelled from China.
Published: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008
Will The Dalai Lama’s Message Live On?
Seattle, WA, USA, 15 April 2008 (By Jennifer Langston, Seattle Post Intelligencer) - Since the Dalai Lama's Seattle visit began, 16-year-old Molly Hollyman has reflected on missed opportunities.
Published: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008
Dalai Lama: How Parents Can Raise Healthy, Involved Children
Seattle, WA, USA, 14 April 2008 (By Paul Nyhan, Seattle Post Intelligencer) - The Dalai Lama dedicated much of the fourth day of his visit to perhaps the most powerful population for his compassion message -- parents.
Published: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008
Kids Give Dalai Lama Rock Star Reception
Seattle, WA, USA, 14 November 2008 (By Jennifer Langston, Seattle Post Intelligencer) - At KeyArena on Monday, thousands of children were urged to commit acts of kindness, like raking leaves for a neighbor or sharing a lunch with someone who doesn't have one.
Published: Tuesday, 15 April, 2008
Dalai Lama: China Can Change
Seattle, WA, USA, 14 April 2008 (By Brad Wong, Seattle Post Intelligencer) - With tensions in Tibet continuing and talk of a Beijing Olympic boycott hovering, the Dalai Lama used a Seattle news conference Sunday to say he believes the Chinese Communist Party has the ability to change and China deserves to be a global powerhouse.
Published: Monday, 14 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Draws 65,000 in Seattle
Seattle, WA, USA, 13 April 2008 (By Stuart Glascock, Los Angeles Times) - In a speech focused on fostering compassion in children, the Dalai Lama urged those gathered in a pro football stadium Saturday to support not only nuclear disarmament, but an "inner disarmament."
Published: Sunday, 13 April, 2008
Qwest Field Crowd Hears Dalai Lama's Call for Greater Compassion
Seattle, WA, USA, 12 September 2008 (Seattle Post Intelligencer) - Sitting in a sun-drenched stadium where fans typically cheer bone-crunching collisions, an adoring Qwest Field crowd heard the Dalai Lama speak Saturday on compassion.
Published: Sunday, 13 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Opposes Boycott of Olympics
Seattle, WA, USA, 12 April 2008 (The Washington Times) - The Dalai Lama said yesterday that he did not support a boycott of the Beijing Olympic Games. Asked on NBC "Nightly News" whether he wanted the world to boycott the Olympics this summer, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader replied, "No."
Published: Sunday, 13 April, 2008
Thousands Turn Out; Dalai Lama Avoids Politics
Seattle, WA, USA, 11 April 2008 (Seattle Post Intelligencer) - Leave it to the Dalai Lama to find compassion even in war and politics. The exiled political and spiritual leader of Tibet told an audience at KeyArena on Friday afternoon that compassion can and should be practiced in all aspects of life, for the betterment of both an individual child and the world.
Published: Sunday, 13 April, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins US Visit in Seattle
Seattle, WA, USA, 11 April 2008 (A.P.) - The Dalai Lama arrived in the United States on Thursday for the first time since the recent turmoil in Tibet, serenaded by fellow Tibetans as he prepared to anchor an ambitious conference on compassion.
Published: Thursday, 10 April, 2008
Dalai Lama in Japan, Meets Former First Lady
Tokyo, Japan, 10 April 2008 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama on Thursday met with Japan's former first lady as he started his first foreign trip since protests in Tibet a month ago set off an international furore.
Published: Thursday, 10 April, 2008
Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to All Tibetans
While extending my warm greetings to all the Tibetans in Tibet, I would like to share some of my thoughts.
Published: Saturday, 5 April, 2008
An Appeal
I would like to express my appreciation and gratitude to the world leaders, Parliamentarians, NGOs and members of the public who have expressed their concern over the recent deeply saddening and tragic events in Tibet. I am also grateful for their efforts to persuade the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with the peaceful protesters, while at the same time calling for meaningful dialogue to resolve the issue.
Published: Wednesday, 2 April, 2008
An Appeal to the Chinese People
Today, I extend heartfelt greetings to my Chinese brothers and sisters around the world, particularly to those in the People's Republic of China. In the light of the recent developments in Tibet, I would like to share with you my thoughts concerning relations between the Tibetan and Chinese peoples, and make a personal appeal to all of you.
Published: Thursday, 27 March, 2008
