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Photos - Novice Monk and Nun Ordination in Dharamsala

His Holiness the Dalai Lama reading from the text during novice monk and nun ordination for candidates mostly from Taiwan at his residence in Dharamsala, HP, India on October 2, 2026.

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Congratulating Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay

October 10, 2026

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Following yesterday’s announcement, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Navi Pillay to congratulate her on being named this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to promote peace and international law. “You have devoted your life to the cause of people around the world who are denied their rights,” he wrote.

Congratulating Prime Minister Modi on His Birthday

September 17, 2026

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Today, on Prime Minister Modi’s birthday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to him to offer his warmest greetings and prayers for his continued good health. “May I congratulate you on India's emergence as a confident and strong nation,” he wrote. “This great country's success also contributes significantly to global peace, stability and development.”

Prayers Offered in Ladakh for the Victims of the Devastating Floods in Nepal and Tibet, as well as for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Long Life

August 30, 2026

Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India - This morning prayers were offered for the victims of the recent devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet that have resulted in great loss of life, immense suffering, destruction of homes and infrastructure.

His Holiness Offers Condolences on the Passing of King Harald V of Norway

August 29, 2026

Leh, Ladakh, India - On learning of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, His Holiness wrote to his son, King Haakon VIII, offering "my heartfelt condolences to Your Majesty, the Royal Family, and the people of Norway. I had the opportunity to meet His Majesty in Oslo in May 2000, and I deeply appreciated his warmth and hospitality on that occasion."