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Media ReleaseI 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
