The Office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama

Photos - Long Life Prayers Offered by the Core Group Supporting the Cause of Tibet in India

Artists from Tamil Nadu performing a classical dance during the Long Life Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Main Tibetan Temple courtyard in Dharamsala, HP, India on March 11. 2026.

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Prayers for His Holiness’s Long Life Offered by the Core Group Supporting the Cause of Tibet in India

March 11, 2026

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended Prayers for His Long Life offered by All India Tibet Support Groups as part of celebrations for his 90th birthday. He was welcomed at the gate to his residence by representatives of the Core Group for the Tibetan Cause—India and then walked to take his seat on the throne at the top of the temple courtyard.

Prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Long Life Offered by Former Tibetan Political Prisoners and the Lhasa Boys’ Association

February 23, 2026

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning an estimated 4000 people gathered at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple to offer prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The prayers were requested and supported by former Tibetan political prisoners who now live 15 countries around the world and members of the Lhasa Boys’ Association.

Congratulating the Prime Minister of Japan

February 9, 2026

New Delhi, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Sanae Takaichi to extend his warm congratulations on her election as Prime Minister of Japan. “It is heartening to see that the people of Japan have placed their trust in your capable leadership,” he wrote. “At a time when our world faces many complex challenges, leadership grounded in compassion and a sincere concern for the well-being of others is of the utmost importance.”

Press Statement

February 8, 2026

Some recent media reports and social media posts concerning the “Epstein files” are attempting to link His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein. We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness’s behalf.