Newsroom Archive 2008
ClarificationClarification regarding the misquote of His Holiness the Dalai Lama over the issue of violence and His leadership of the Tibetan struggle as reported in various Media.
Published: Tuesday, 18 March, 2008
Press Release
I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude to world leaders and the international community for their concern over the recent sad turn of events in Tibet and for their attempts to persuade the Chinese authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with the demonstrations.
Published: Tuesday, 18 March, 2008
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Meets Members of the Media
Dharamsala, HP, India, 16 March 2008 (OHHDL) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting with members of the media at the main Tibetan temple in Dharamsala on 16 March 2008. His Holiness had earlier led a special prayer ceremony for the people killed and injured in Tibet during the past few days.
Published: Sunday, 16 March, 2008
Press Release
I am deeply concerned over the situation that has been developing in Tibet following peaceful protests in many parts of Tibet, including Lhasa, in recent days. These protests are a manifestation of the deep-rooted resentment of the Tibetan people under the present governance.
Published: Friday, 14 March, 2008
Statement of H.H. the Dalai Lama on the 49th Tibetan National Uprising Day
Dharamsala, HP, India, 10 March 2008 - On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising in Lhasa on 10 March 1959, I offer my prayers and pay tribute to those brave men and women of Tibet who have endured untold hardships and sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Tibetan people and express my solidarity with those Tibetans presently undergoing repression and ill-treatment. I also extend my-greetings to Tibetans in and outside Tibet, supporters of the Tibetan cause and all who cherish justice.
Published: Monday, 10 March, 2008
Dalai Lama Back To Dharamsala After Successful Tour of India
Dharamsala, India 23 January 2008 (Phayul) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived Dharamsala, his exile base in India, yesterday after successfully completing 23-day long visit covering different places in India.
Published: Wednesday, 23 January, 2008
Tibetan Leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama Greets Former President of India
New Delhi, India 22 January 2008 (Phayul) - Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama greets former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam at the formal launch of the Global Foundation for Civilisation Harmony [India] at the Chinmaya Mission Hall, Lodhi Road, in Delhi on Tuesday, January 22, 2008. The two leaders were the Chief Guests of the function. The new global initiative for conflict avoidance with Indian and Eastern perspective is being hosted by Trustees of GFCH India, including Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra, former Intelligence Bureau Director Ajit Doval and former Delhi Lt. Governor Vijai Kapoor. His Holiness later left for Dharamsala, his exile hometown in the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Published: Tuesday, 22 January, 2008
Dalai Lama For Better China Ties
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India 18 January 2008 (The Statesman) - “If Indo-Chinese relations improve, it is good for the Tibetan cause,” the Dalai Lama, who heads the Tibetan government in exile, told a gathering at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, today. The answer was in reply to a question on Dr Manmohan Singh’s recent visit to China.
Published: Tuesday, 22 January, 2008
I Am Mentally An Indian, Says Dalai Lama
Bangalore, Karnataka, India 17 January 2008 (The Times of India) - Spiritual leader of Tibetans, the Dalai Lama, said on Thursday that having spent many years as a refugee in this country, he has become mentally an Indian.
Published: Tuesday, 22 January, 2008
His Holiness, South Tyrol President Inaugurate TCV Hostel in Mungod
Mungod, Karnataka, India 16 January 2008 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama blessed and inaugurated the Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) Hostel in Mungod Tibetan settlement in South India on 10 January.
Published: Tuesday, 22 January, 2008
Central Tibetan Administration Presents Auspicious Offering to His Holiness
Mundgod, Karnataka, India 4 January 2008 (tibet.net) - Thousands of Tibetans and Buddhist devotees from across the world carrying Khatags (ceremonial scraves) and incense gave a rousing welcome to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his arrival in Doeguling Tibetan settlement in North Kannara in South India on Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, 22 January, 2008
