Newsroom Archive 2009
Himalayan Communities Better Placed To Preserve Buddhism: Dalai LamaDharamsala, HP, India, 16 May 2009 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Saturday said Buddhist nuns from Himalayan regions had an important responsibility in preserving Tibetan Buddhist traditions, which he said was facing an uncertain future in its homeland.
Published: Sunday, 17 May, 2009
A Message of Wisdom, Optimism
Albany, NY, USA, 7 May 2009 (By Paul Grondahl, Times Union) - With a rock star's aura and a guru's mystique, the Dalai Lama captivated the capital city Wednesday, offering a simple message of tolerance, peace and happiness with an impish grin, a deep chortle and playful exchanges. His underlying theme seemed borrowed from a hit song of an earlier decade: Don't worry, be happy.
Published: Wednesday, 6 May, 2009
Editorial - A Talk With The Dalai Lama
Boston, MA, USA, 5 May 2009 (Editorial - The Boston Globe) - In a meeting at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge last week, the Dalai Lama and more than 100 scholars from China showed how direct discussion can overcome irrational prejudices and official cant. Chinese academics needed a chance to encounter Tibet's spiritual leader without government interference.
Published: Monday, 4 May, 2009
Dalai Lama In NY Urges Americans To Visit Tibet
New York, NY, USA 3 May 2009 (By Mark Egan, Reuters) - Tibets exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Sunday urged Americans to visit his homeland to disprove Chinas assertion that people are happy there.
Published: Sunday, 3 May, 2009
Farinella: Hats Off To The Dalai Lama
Foxborough, MA, USA, 2 May 2009 (By Mark Farinella, The Sun Chronicle) - Ponderous thoughts I was pondering while looking down upon the Dalai Lama, of all people, from the press box at Gillette Stadium: Seriously, this isn't "sports" in the traditional sense. But I just have to say, lapsing into the vernacular for a moment, that it was pretty cool that Gillette Stadium played host to the Dalai Lama on Saturday.
Published: Sunday, 3 May, 2009
Dalai Lama Inspires Reverent Silence, Cheers At Stadium
Foxborough, MA, USA, 2 May 2009 (By Eric Moskowitz, The Boston Globe) - After a drizzly and overcast morning, the sun broke through the clouds over Gillette Stadium yesterday moments before the Dalai Lama stepped onto the turf, as if on cue. People rose from their seats, greeting the 73-year-old spiritual and political leader with a mix of reverent silence and cheers. "You rock, Lama!" someone shouted, the call rising from a corner of the stands.
Published: Sunday, 3 May, 2009
Dalai Lama Participates in Harvard Medical School's Conference
Cambridge, MA, USA, 2 May 2009 (tibet.net) - On May 1, 2009 His Holiness the Dalai Lama participated in several panel discussions at a conference organized by the Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance. During the first morning session on Paths to Compassion, his fellow panelists included Dr. Richard Davidson, Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin; Dr. Christopher K. Germer from the Department of Psychiatry at the Harvard Medical School; Dr. Judith V Jordan, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Harvard Medical School; and Dr. George E. Vaillant, Senior Psychiatrist at Brigham and Womens Hospital.
Published: Saturday, 2 May, 2009
Dalai Lama Shares His Wisdom, Humor In Kresge Auditorium
Cambridge, MA, USA, 1 May 2009 (By Elijah Jordan Turner, The MIT Tech) - For the second time in six years, the Dalai Lama spoke at MIT. But while last time he was a visiting guest, yesterday he was speaking to inaugurate a new center at MIT, the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values.
Published: Friday, 1 May, 2009
Dalai Lama Extols Virtue Of Compassion
Cambridge, MA, USA 30 April 2009 (By Michael Paulson and James F. Smith, The Boston Globe) - Arrayed before him were deans and doctors, professors and pupils, and the full range of scholars who populate the hallowed halls of Harvard. After the Dalai Lama slipped off his shoes, crammed his crossed legs into a too-narrow chair, and unceremoniously blew his nose, the world's most revered and honored Buddhist monk offered a bit of wisdom for the sages: Being smart doesn't make you happy.
Published: Friday, 1 May, 2009
In Harvard Yard, A Tree For The Dalai Lama
Cambridge, MA, USA, 30 April 2009 (By Michael Paulson, The Boston Globe) - In my many years as a newspaper reporter, I've been to a lot of groundbreakings and ribbon-cuttings and other events that journalists tend to dismiss as "dog and pony shows,'' but I must say I've never seen a dignitary take to a tree planting with quite as much gusto as the 73-year-old Dalai Lama showed in Harvard Yard this morning.
Published: Thursday, 30 April, 2009
The Dalai Lama Speaks At Harvard
Cambridge, MA, USA, 30 April 2009 (By Colleen Walsh, Harvard University Gazette) - It was a simple message delivered by a self-described simple Buddhist monk: Compassion reigns supreme. The Dalai Lama addressed a capacity crowd at the Memorial Church on Thursday (April 30). With his trademark affable, down-to-earth style the religious leader counseled the audience about the important things in life in a talk titled Educating the Heart.
Published: Thursday, 30 April, 2009
Dalai Lama In Cambridge Speaks Of Hope
Cambridge, MA, USA, 30 April 2009 (By Michael Paulson, The Boston Globe) - The Dalai Lama, kicking off a four-day visit to the Boston area, today acknowledged China's extraordinary economic and political might, but said the world's largest nation's quest to be considered a superpower will be stymied as long as China continues to dodge human rights concerns.
Published: Thursday, 30 April, 2009
Dalai Lama Addresses Impromptu Crowd In Saint Marys Chapel
Rochester, MN, USA, 27/4/09 (Post-Bulletin) - The Dalai Lama met with Tibetans and others Monday afternoon at the Saint Marys Hospital chapel while he is at Mayo Clinic for a health checkup. In his third visit to Rochester since 2006, the spiritual and political leader of Tibetan Buddhists told the audience that they must encourage the younger generation to speak the Tibetan language, said Tenzin Samten of Edina, one of many Tibetans who hurried from the Twin Cities this morning once they learned the Dalai Lama was in Rochester.
Published: Tuesday, 28 April, 2009
The Dalai Lama Serves Hope To SF Homeless
San Francisco, CA, USA, 26 April 2009 (By Evelyn Nieves, AP) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama was trying very hard on Sunday to make the homeless guests at Martin's soup kitchen relax. He put on a red and yellow tie-dyed apron to serve up the first plates of pesto pasta. He cracked jokes about what a relief it was to be among rich people who hang on his every word. He broke bread with seven down-and-out men, telling stories and making fun of his English or lack thereof. Finally, the head of Tibet's government in exile and one of the most significant spiritual leaders in the world tried this: "You know," he said, "I'm homeless too."
Published: Monday, 27 April, 2009
H.H. the Dalai Lama Meets Tibetans, Mongolians and Himalayan Buddhists
Berkeley, CA, USA, 26 April 2009 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed to the members of the Tibetan community as well as those from Mongolia and the Himalayan region in Berkeley, a city on the east shore of San Francisco in northern California, on Saturday.
Published: Monday, 27 April, 2009
Dalai Lama Promotes Peace Through Dialogue
Berkeley, CA, USA, 26 April 2009 (By Peter Fimrite & Matthai Kuruvila, San Francisco Chronicle) - The Dalai Lama told a standing room only crowd of some 7,000 at UC Berkeley's Greek Theatre on Saturday that peace and nuclear disarmament can be accomplished if only the world's leaders could talk to one another in a compassionate and understanding way.
Published: Monday, 27 April, 2009
Editorial - China Cant Have It Both Ways
New York, NY, USA, 26 April 2009 (Editorial - The New York Times) - The Chinese government issued two statements last Thursday. Both were only briefly, and separately, noted in the press. They make for a curious contrast.
Published: Monday, 27 April, 2009
The Dalai Lama Talks Secular Ethics
Santa Barbara, California, USA, 24 April 2009 (By Elizabeth Schwyzer, Santa Barbara Independent) - After delivering a challenging two-hour lecture on the intricacies of Buddhist philosophy and practice, the Dalai Lama switched gears Friday afternoon, holding a 1 p.m. press conference followed by a public talk on ethics. In both cases, the Tibetan leader spoke in lucid terms about the importance of compassion, values, and dialogue.
Published: Monday, 27 April, 2009
Dalai Lama Says China "Acting Like A Child" On Rights
Tokyo, Japan, 22 April 2009 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama on Wednesday accused China of "acting like a child" in cracking down on Tibetans and other minorities, saying it lacked the moral authority of a genuine superpower. The Tibetan spiritual leader told reporters in Japan that while China could boast military, economic and population muscle, it feared even small signs of dissent. Addressing a Tokyo news conference on a stopover before a speaking tour of Europe and the United States, he said he saw China, "such a big nation, acting like a child." He said the government routinely arrested individuals with different views, but stressed that "such a big nation of over one billion people (should have) no need for such sort of fear."
Published: Wednesday, 22 April, 2009
H. H. The Dalai Lama Welcomes Truce in Sri Lanka
It is with great relief that I welcome the truce that has been declared in the Sri Lankan conflict to mark the two-day Sinhala and Tamil New Year holiday. I share the widespread international concern for the welfare of civilians caught between the warring parties and welcome the opportunity this respite offers for them make their way to safety. May they be able to do so.
Published: Monday, 13 April, 2009
H.H. the Dalai Lama Meets Scientists for Mind & Life Dialogues
Dharamsala, HP, India, 6 April 2009 (By Phurbu Thinley, Phayul.com) - Leading western scientists and noted academics are once again in the Northern Indian town of Dharamsala, home to the exiled 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, for five days of presentation and dialogues as part of a “Mind and Life” conference series.
Published: Tuesday, 7 April, 2009
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Thank You India Address
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Tibet is the snowy-land located beyond the Himalayan ranges to the north of India- the Land of Aryas. Buddha Shakyamuni blessed this land and prophesied the spread of the Buddhadharma there. Mount Kailash and Lake Manasrovar are located there, both of which are considered sacred by India's major religious traditions. Tibet is the source of the four great rivers that flow into India and finally reach the great oceans. Geographically, it is like the Indian highlands, which many great Indian masters have referred to as the Heaven of Thirty-three, (Trayastrimshadeva). Regarding the date at which the Tibetan race first came about,
Published: Thursday, 2 April, 2009
In Pictures: H.H. the Dalai Lama Offers Prayer for Peace and Happiness
Delhi, India, 1 April 2009 - The following are photos taken during His Holiness the Dalai Lama's visit to various religious sites in the Indian capital. He along with a group of representative Indians prayed with various members from other religious faiths yesterday on the 50th anniversary of his setting foot on the Indian soil which was commemorated by the exile Tibetan government as “Thank you India day”.
Published: Thursday, 2 April, 2009
Dalai Lama Thanks India as Home For 50 Years
New Delhi, India, 1 April 2009 (By Namgyal Kunga, phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai lama visited various religious sites here in the Indian capital and prayed with members from other religious faiths yesterday on the 50th anniversary of his setting foot on the Indian soil which was commemorated by the exile Tibetan government as "thank you India day".
Published: Wednesday, 1 April, 2009
March 10th Statement of H.H. the Dalai Lama
Today is the fiftieth anniversary of the Tibetan people's peaceful uprising against Communist China's repression in Tibet. Since last March widespread peaceful protests have erupted across the whole of Tibet. Most of the participants were youths born and brought up after 1959, who have not seen or experienced a free Tibet. However, the fact that they were driven by a firm conviction to serve the cause of Tibet that has continued from generation to generation is indeed a matter of pride. It will serve as a source of inspiration for those in the international community who take keen interest in the issue of Tibet. We pay tribute and offer our prayers for all those who died, were tortured and suffered tremendous hardships, including during the crisis last year, for the cause of Tibet since our struggle began.
Published: Monday, 9 March, 2009
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Prayer Offering
Dharamsala, HP, India, 8 March 2009 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama presided over a prayer offering at the Main Temple to mark the anniversary of the imposition of martial law in Lhasa, Tibet on 8 March 1989. Prayers were offered for all those Tibetans killed inside Tibet as well as those who continue to suffer. His Holiness later addressed a three-day meeting of the leaders of Tibetan Buddhist schools being held in his residence.
Published: Saturday, 7 March, 2009
New Year Message of H.H. the Dalai Lama to the Tibetan People
On the occasion of the Earth-Ox New Year of the 17th Rabjung cycle in the Tibetan Royal Year 2136, I would like to greet all Tibetans, both inside and outside of Tibet. I pray that there be peace and prosperity, and that our just cause may see gradual resolution.
Published: Tuesday, 24 February, 2009
Dalai Lama Arrived At Dhondhenling Tibetan Settlement
Kollegal, Karnataka, India, 17 February 2009 (By B.K. Upmanyu, Northern Voices Online) - After inaugurating the Tibetan college in Bangalore yesterday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived this morning at Dhondhenling Tibetan Settlement, located in Kollegal in South Indian state Karnataka. His Holiness is scheduled to stay in the settlement today.
Published: Sunday, 22 February, 2009
Dalai Lama Inaugurates First Tibetan College In India
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 17 February 2009 (Phayul.com) - Exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama Monday officially inaugurated and unveiled the name of the first Tibetan college of the exile Tibetan community set up in India. The first Tibetan college of its kind established by the Tibetan Children's Village is named "The Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education" and is located near the South Indian city of Bangalor.
Published: Sunday, 22 February, 2009
Dalai Lama Adresses Delhi University
New Delhi, 13 February 2009 (phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Friday became a part of the Delhi University which awarded the Tibetan leader the title of "adjunct honorary professor". Thousands of students stood in queue to listen to the 73-year-old Tibetan leader who took part in a panel discussion at the Delhi University's Convention Hall. The topic for discussion was "Can Compassion be Cultivated".
Published: Sunday, 22 February, 2009
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Receives the German Media Prize
Baden Baden, Germany, 10 February 2009 (tibetoffice.ch) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama this evening received the German Media Prize in Baden Baden, Germany. “This Award from the media is of special significance,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama. “In democracy, freedom of press is essential to inform the public about the truth. The truth must been know”, he said.
Published: Tuesday, 10 February, 2009
Venice Honors Dalai Lama
Venice, Italy, 10 February 2009 (ANSA) - The Dalai Lama recalled a predecessor who stopped Kublai Khan slaughtering people in Marco Polo's time as he received the keys to Venice Tuesday, a day after being made a citizen of Rome. ''It was a Tibetan lama who persuaded the Grand Khan to suspend the executions of 100,000 people who were thrown into the river each year; the lama was a friend of Marco Polo,'' said the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, 73, as he was made an honorary citizen by Venice Mayor Massimo Cacciari.
Published: Tuesday, 10 February, 2009
Dalai Lama Made A Citizen of Rome - Honored for His Non-Violence
Rome, Italy, 9 February 2009 (ANSA) - The Dalai Lama on Monday became an honorary citizen of Rome and Tibet's spiritual leader took advantage of the occasion to renew his commitment to non-violence. ''This honor of becoming a citizen of Rome is a further encouragement for me to support non-violent action. I will remain committed to non-violence to my dying day,'' the 73-year religious leader said.
Published: Monday, 9 February, 2009
Press Release
His Holiness the Dalai Lama had been experiencing some mild discomfort in one of his arms over the last three days. On the advice of his personal physician, His Holiness left Dharamsala early this afternoon and arrived in New Delhi. After undergoing medical tests at Apollo Hospital, His Holiness left the hospital early this evening after having been diagnosed to be suffering from a pinched nerve. Doctors have advised some medication. His Holiness is spending the night in New Delhi before returning to Dharamsala tomorrow to resume his normal schedule from Wednesday. - Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Published: Monday, 2 February, 2009
H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama's Message to the Chinese People
On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, I extend my affectionate greetings to all our Chinese brothers and sisters across the globe, including those living in Mainland China.
Published: Monday, 26 January, 2009
Will Surrender Privileges, If Tibet Becomes Free: Dalai Lama
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 21 January 2009 (Indian Express) - Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Wednesday asserted it was only a ‘matter of time’ before Tibet got ‘autonomy’ from China, and said that he would surrender the privileges attached with his spiritual leadership if Tibet becomes free. "Yes.. I am sure we will achieve autonomy... it's only a matter of time before that will happen," the Dalai Lama, here on a visit to address the students of Madras University, told reporters in Chennai.
Published: Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
Dalai Lama Blesses Auroville Tibetan Pavilion
Auroville, Puducherry, India, 20 January 2009 (Phayul.com) - Exiled Tibetan Leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Auroville on the outskirts of Union territory of Pondicherry today. The Tibetan leader inaugurated the newly completed International Pavilion of Tibetan Culture in the premises of Auroville, a community township of various nationalities. Auroville has several such pavilions for different countries.
Published: Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
Dalai Lama Unveils Buddha Idol
Gulbarga, Karnataka, India, 20 January 2009 (The Times of India) - Religious fervor and gaiety marked the unveiling and consecration of the gold-coated, 400-kg Buddha idol in a sitting posture, at the newly-constructed Buddha Vihar on the city's outskirts here on Monday. Nobel laureate and spiritual leader Dalai Lama offered prayers and unveiled the statue inside the massive central hall. The huge crowd numbered around a lakh (100,000).
Published: Wednesday, 21 January, 2009
Take The Lead In Spreading Compassion
New Delhi, 17 January 2009 (The Hindu): Emphasising the need to inculcate the spirit of tolerance and compassion from childhood, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday suggested such lessons would not only create a better world but also a human being at peace with oneself. Delivering the Madhavrao Scindia Memorial lecture on "Non-violence - A strategic tool", the Dalai Lama said it was important to promote secular values. He said all Indians should take the lead in practising and spreading the concept of non-violence and ahimsa.
Published: Saturday, 17 January, 2009
Economic Crisis Result of Unlimited Greed: Dalai Lama
Sarnath, Varanasi, UP, India, 16 January 2009 (PTI) - Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today said the main cause of global financial meltdown is"unlimited human greed".
Published: Friday, 16 January, 2009
Dalai Lama Stresses On Environment Protection
Sarnath, Varanasi, UP, India, 14 January 2009 (TNN) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama exhorted people to protect and conserve the environment for healthy life. He also suggested people to follow the spiritual ways for healthy living.
Published: Wednesday, 14 January, 2009
H.H. the Dalai Lama Leads Prayer Ceremony
Sarnath, UP, India, 13 January 2009 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama led a prayer offering ceremony (tsok) at the Dhamek Stupa for world peace and in particular to all the victims of the recent protests inside Tibet, the Sichuan earthquake and the Mumbai terrorist attacks. After the ceremony, His Holiness made a brief pilgrimage to the Mulagandhakuti Vihara to view the holy relics of Lord Shakyamuni Buddha.
Published: Tuesday, 13 January, 2009
H.H. the Dalai Lama Meets with Himalayan Buddhists
Sarnath, UP, India, 11 January 2009 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressing approximately 6000 Buddhist devotees from the Himalayan regions at a separate audience for them during the fourth day of his teachings. His Holiness stressed the importance of their role in preserving their traditional Buddhist culture and spirituality while at the same time focusing on the need to receive a modern education. His Holiness also briefly talked about the need to protect our environment as well as taking care of one's health.
Published: Saturday, 10 January, 2009
H.H. the Dalai Lama Begins 7-day Teaching In Sarnath
Sarnath, UP, India, 8 January 2009 - His Holiness the Dalai Lama began a 7-day teaching in Sarnath on Shantideva's A Guide To the Bodhisattva's Way of Life (chodjug) & Kamalashila's The Middling Stages of Meditation (gomrim barpa). Approximately 20,000 people are attending the teachings, including 1100 foreigners. The teachings are being held near the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
Published: Wednesday, 7 January, 2009
Dalai Lama Inaugurates 6-Day World Religions Meet At Mahuva
Mahuva,Gujarat, 6 January 2009 (Indian Express News Service) – The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzing Gyatso, on Tuesday, inaugurated a six-day World Religions Dialogue and Symphony (WRDS) at Mahuva in Bhavnagar district. Hosted by renowned kathakar Morari Bapu at Kailash Guruashram, the leading spiritual leaders of various religions will converge at the symposium to have a religious dialogue to foster unity and peace.
Published: Wednesday, 7 January, 2009
Former President of India Calls Upon H.H. the Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, HP, India, 2 January 2009 - Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam paid a courtesy call upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in McLeod Ganj today. His Holiness had earlier gone down to Gaggal airport to receive the former President and escort him to his residence. The two mutual admirers of each other exchanged their thoughts with each other during the 45-minute meeting.
Published: Friday, 2 January, 2009
