Newsroom Archive 2008
I Feel Like A Citizen of Himachal, Dalai Lama SaysDharamsala, India, 17 December 2008 (By Phurbu Thinley, phayul.com) - Exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama Wednesday reportedly said he had been living in the hill station of Himachal Pradesh for so long that he feels "like a citizen" of the state.
Published: Thursday, 18 December, 2008
Statement From His Holiness the Dalai Lama
I am greatly encouraged by the launching of a Charter '08 by academics, artists, farmers and lawyers in China on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Their call for political, legal and constitutional reform is admirable.
Published: Thursday, 11 December, 2008
Poland Fetes Dalai Lama
Warsaw, Poland, 11 December 2008 (By Louise Ireland, Rueters) - Forget the economic crisis, forget climate change, images of an elderly, bespectacled Buddhist monk in a maroon robe have dominated Polish newspapers and television screens all week. The Dalai Lama has come to town and it seems everybody, from the president and prime minister to college students and housewives in this still-staunchly Roman Catholic country, want to meet and hear Tibet's exiled spiritual leader.
Published: Thursday, 11 December, 2008
World Must Bring China Into Democratic Fold: Dalai Lama
Warsaw, Poland, 11 December 2008 (AFP) - Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama called on the world community to bring China into the democratic mainstream, in a speech to Polish deputies Thursday. "The free world has moral responsibility to bring China into the mainstream of world democracy. That is very essential, very important," the Dalai Lama told members of the parliamentary foreign affairs committee.
Published: Thursday, 11 December, 2008
Dalai Lama Lecture Draws Thousands in Poland
Warsaw. Poland, 11 December 2008 (DPA) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama drew thousands to a lecture in the capital on Thursday amid warnings from Beijing to respect China's interests.
Published: Thursday, 11 December, 2008
Poland's President Meets the Dalai Lama
Warsaw, Poland, 10 December 2008 (AFP) - Polish President Lech Kaczynski met with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Wednesday in Warsaw, Poland's PAP news agency reported.
Published: Wednesday, 10 December, 2008
The Dalai Lama An Honorary Citizen of Wroclaw
Wroclaw, Poland, 10 December 2008 (Polskie Radio) - The Dalai Lama has received the honorary citizenship of the south-western city of Wroclaw. Speaking during a special meeting of the City Council, its head Barbara Zdrojewska said the Dalai Lama is an unsurpassed example in disseminating the ideas of freedom, peace and tolerance.
Published: Wednesday, 10 December, 2008
Dalai Lama Receives Honorary Doctorate In Krakow
Krakow, Poland, 8 December 2008 (Thenews.pl) - The XIV Dalai Lama, Tibet's Holy and political leader, has received an honorary doctorate from Jagiellonian University (UJ) in Krakow today.
Published: Monday, 8 December, 2008
Dalai Lama Urges Government Action On Global Warming
Krakow, Poland, 7 December 2008 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama on Sunday appealed to governments to protect the environment against global warming as UN climate talks continued in Poland -- and said even his native Tibet was threatened.
Published: Sunday, 7 December, 2008
Sarkozy Defies China With Dalai Lama Talks
Gdansk, Poland, 7 September 2008 (By Yann Le Guernigou and Gareth Jones, Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy defied China on Saturday by meeting the Dalai Lama and said Europe shared the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader's concerns over the situation in his homeland.
Published: Saturday, 6 December, 2008
Dalai Lama Arrives In Poland For Eight-Day Visit
Gdansk, Poland, 5 December 2008 (Phuyul.com) - The exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Poland Friday for an eight-day tour.
Published: Saturday, 6 December, 2008
China Lacks Moral Authority To Be A Superpower: Dalai Lama
Brussels, Belgium, 4 December 2008 (AFP) - China lacks the moral authority, including over the question of Tibet, to be a true superpower, the Dalai Lama said Thursday during a European tour that has angered Beijing.
Published: Thursday, 4 December, 2008
Address By H.H. the Dalai Lama to the European Parliament
Your Excellency, Mr. President, Honorable Members of the Parliament, ladies and gentlemen. It is a great honour to speak before you today and I thank you for your invitation. Wherever I go, my main interest or commitment is in the promotion of human values such as warm heartedness - this is what I consider the key factor for a happy life at the individual level, family level and community level. In our modern times, it seems that insufficient attention is paid to these inner values. Promoting them is therefore my number one commitment.
Published: Thursday, 4 December, 2008
Europe Should Not Appease China: Dalai Lama
Brussels, Belgium, 3 December 2008 (By David Brunnstrom, Reuters) - Tibet's spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday urged Europe not to appease China, saying that frank dealings and treating Beijing "as a friend" would best serve human rights. The Dalai Lama is on a trip to Europe this week that is due to include a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy -- an encounter that prompted China to call off Monday's long-planned summit with the European Union in Lyon, France.
Published: Thursday, 4 December, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Calls on Czech Foreign Minister
Prague, Czech Republic, 2 December 2008 (phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama this morning had a breakfast meeting with Mr. Karel Schwarzenberg, Czech Foreign Minister at the Foreign Ministry. His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, "I appreciate the Czech people, Government, President Havel, Parliament and Forum2000 for your support and always showing genuine concern and sympathy."
Published: Thursday, 4 December, 2008
Friendship with China is Essential, But Not Just For Economy: Dalai Lama
Prague, Czech Republic, 2 December 2008 (phayul.com) - Tibet is facing a death sentence, said His Holiness the Dalai Lama yesterday in Prague, Czech Republic. His Holiness said that his faith towards the Chinese government is becoming thinner and thinner but that his faith in the Chinese people remain unshaken.
Published: Thursday, 4 December, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama In Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic, 1 December 2008 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Prague, the capital of Czech Republic on November 29 morning from Frankfurt by a private plane. His Holiness is in Prague at the invitation of former President Vaclav Havel and Forum2000 from 29 November to 1 December 2008.
Published: Sunday, 30 November, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Extends His Condolence To Terrorist Attack Victims
Dharamsala, HP, India, 28 November 208 (tibet.net) - His Holiness expressed "deep shock and sadness over the Mumbai terrorist attack that has resulted in the loss of many precious lives and injury of many others" in a letter addressed to the prime minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, dated 27 November 2008. The attacks occurred at around 9 pm on the 26th of November in major hotels and railway stations in the city of mumbai. The scale of the attacks were unprecedented in the history of India. The officials of CTA congregated to offer prayers and mourn the death of the victims.
Published: Friday, 28 November, 2008
Nigeria Has Great Economic Potential, Says Dalai Lama
Lagos, Nigeria, 28 November 2008 (By Harrington Harmon, Business Day, Nigeria) - The spiritual head of the people of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, has extolled the potentials of Nigeria's economy, and praised the people for sustaining democracy and democratic governance.
Published: Thursday, 27 November, 2008
Dalai Lama Gets Top Rating In Survey On World Leaders
Paris, France, 27 November 2008 (By John C. Freed, International Herald Tribune) - The Dalai Lama is the most respected world leader among Western Europeans and Americans, a poll being made public Friday shows, while Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany does the best job of combining respect with worldwide influence.
Published: Thursday, 27 November, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins Nigeria Visit
Lagos, Nigeria, 26 November 2008 (AFP) - The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived Wednesday in Nigeria on a private visit. He flew to Lagos' Murtala Mohammed airport where he was greeted by an Indian diplomat and by representatives of the organisation that invited him, the Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe foundation.
Published: Wednesday, 26 November, 2008
Special Message of HH The Dalai Lama for Tibetans In and Outside Tibet
While sending my greetings to all Tibetans in and outside Tibet, there are a few important issues I would like to present to you. Since I was very young, I realized that the transformation of our governance into a democratic system was of utmost importance for Tibet's immediate and long-term interest. Therefore, after taking responsibility as the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, I worked hard to establish such a democratic set-up in Tibet.
Published: Friday, 14 November, 2008
In Pune, Dalai Lama Stresses On Gandhian Values
Pune, Maharashtra, India, 8 November 2008 (Indian Express) - "India and Tibet share a teacher-disciple relationship, and if a disciple suffers, the teacher is responsible for it," observed Dalai Lama, Tibetan leader.
Published: Sunday, 9 November, 2008
Dalai Lama Begins Week-Long Japan Visit
Dharamsala, 31 October 2008 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul) - Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Friday started a week-long visit to Japan, where he is expected to stay until November 7 and give talks on spirituality.
Published: Friday, 31 October, 2008
Clarifications on H.H. the Dalai Lama's Remarks
During celebrations of the 48th founding anniversary of the Tibetan Children's Village on 25 October here in Dharamsala, His Holiness the Dalai Lama made some remarks on the issue of Tibet that are now being quoted out of context in some media reports. Consequently, to clarify the situation we are issuing the gist of His Holiness' remarks below as well as a separate translation of a transcript of what he really said.
Published: Tuesday, 28 October, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Visits Upper TCV School
Dharamsala, HP, India, 25 October 2008 (Photos by Tenzin Choejor, OHHDL) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Upper Tibetan Children's Village School on the occasion of their 48th anniversary celebrations today. During his address to the public, His Holiness talked about the importance of post-graduate education in specific disciplines, the current situation in Sino-Tibetan relations, and his recent health condition.
Published: Sunday, 26 October, 2008
Dalai Lama Receives Overwhelming Welcome From Well-Wishers
Dharamsala, HP, India, 20 October 2008 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul) - Hundreds of Tibetans and well-wishers holding traditional ceremonial scarves and burning incense greeted His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he returned to his exile hometown here this evening.
Published: Tuesday, 21 October, 2008
H.H. the Dalai Lama Leaves Hospital
Delhi, India, 16 October 2008 (Phayul.com, Photo by Jigme Tsering, tibetonline.tv) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives a warm traditional welcome from staff members and students upon his arrival at the Tibetan Youth Hostel in New Delhi on Thursday, October 16, 2008. He is expected to rest there for few days before returning to Dharamsala, his exile hometown in northern India. His Holiness was discharged from New Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital earlier this morning after recovering from successful surgery to remove gallstones.
Published: Saturday, 18 October, 2008
Media Statement
His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent a successful removal of gallstones this morning at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, which is a simple routine procedure. He will rest a few days in New Delhi before returning to Dharamsala. His schedules, including travel programmes, remain unchanged
Published: Friday, 10 October, 2008
Message of H.H. the Dalai Lama To Those Affected by Tibet Earthquake
I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and property as a result of the earthquake that struck Damshung county and neighboring areas west of Lhasa on Monday, 6 October 2008. Our prayers go out to those who have lost their lives in this tragedy and offer condolences to their families and those affected by this natural disaster. I am exploring avenues to extend assistance as a token of my deep concern and solidarity with the people devastated by this earthquake.
Published: Monday, 6 October, 2008
Teaching Programs Begin In Dharamsala
Dharamsala, HP, India, 25 September 2008 (Photos by Tenzin Choejor, OHHDL) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama today began a three-day teaching on Je Tsongkhapa's Song of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (lamrim dhuedon) at the Main Tibetan Temple primarily for people from southeast Asia at the request of the The Tibetan Buddhist Center (Singapore). This will be followed by a five-day teaching on Arya Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhicitta (jangchup semdrel) and Kamalashila's The Middling Stages of Meditation (gomrim barpa) from September 30 to October 4 at the Main Tibetan Temple. These teachings are primarily for Chinese Buddhists mainly from Taiwan.
Published: Thursday, 25 September, 2008
Announcement - Change in Sarnath Teaching Dates
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's seven-day teachings on Arya Asanga's Compendium of Higher Knowledge (ngonpa kuntue) & Shantideva's A Guide To the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (chodjug) being held near the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh has been moved back by one day. His Holiness will now teach from January 8 to 14 and not 7 to 13 as previously planned.
Published: Friday, 19 September, 2008
Statement
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is back in Dharamsala after undergoing medical tests and treatment following some discomfort recently. The physicians have informed His Holiness that his general health condition is good but strongly advised him to curtail his travel schedule. In the immediate future the physicians have advised him to take good rest before resuming his schedule. We are therefore canceling his proposed travel to Europe in October. His Holiness very much regrets the inconvenience this will cause to the organizers of his programs as well as to those who were looking forward to participating in them. We hope everyone will understand the situation.
Published: Saturday, 13 September, 2008
Press Release
Since arriving in Mumbai yesterday afternoon, His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent some medical tests. The doctors attending on him have given assurances that there is absolutely no cause for concern. All that he needs is a good rest. His Holiness will therefore join from Mumbai in the 12-hour fasting and prayers for peace and freedom that are being organized in Dharamsala and elsewhere on Saturday, 30th August 2008 by the Tibetan Solidarity Committee.
Published: Friday, 29 August, 2008
Press Release
His 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
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
Clarification
Clarification 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
