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.
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."
August 27, 2026
I am saddened to learn of the devastating floods in the Rasuwa region of Nepal and Kyirong in Tibet, resulting in loss of life and heavy structural damage. I pray for all those who have lost their lives, and offer my sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved and to all those affected by this tragedy. Since this region has seen calamities in the past as well, these are certainly symptoms of a deeper underlying cause — whether climate change or other factors.
July 21, 2026
Shewatsel Phodrang, Leh, Ladakh, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Andy Burnham to congratulate him on his assumption of the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “Today, the world is passing through a very difficult and uncertain time,” he wrote. “Historically, your country has played a leadership role in international affairs.”
July 9, 2026
I would like to thank you all for your greetings on my 91st birthday. As I mentioned to those gathered here in Leh, Ladakh, India on 6 July, when I look back on my life, I see that the core of my practice has been to be of benefit to others. That is the altruistic motivation with which I wake up every day. Spreading compassion and kindness continues to be my life's primary mission. Such an attitude is essential to making our world a better place for everyone.
July 6, 2026
Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India - Today is the 91st birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama according to the Western calendar, a joyful celebration of which was held at the Shewatsel teaching ground in Leh, Ladakh. As His Holiness drove in a mini-bus from his residence to the teaching platform, the devout, white silk scarves in their hands lined the way. Smiling, he saluted them as he passed.
June 27, 2026
I have been deeply saddened by the devastation wrought by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, in which so many precious lives have been lost and many more have been injured. I offer my prayers for those who have perished, and express my heartfelt sympathy and concern to all who have been affected by this tragedy.
