His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. He is committed to promoting basic human values, to fostering inter-religious harmony, advocating for the welfare of the Tibetan people and reviving ancient Indian knowledge.
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Alexander Stubb to congratulate him on having been elected the next President of Finland. “It has been an honour for me to have been able to visit your beautiful country several times over the years,” he wrote. “I deeply appreciate that on those occasions Finnish people from all walks of life have shown keen interest in what I had to say ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Following yesterday’s presidential elections in Taiwan, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Mr. Lai Ching-te, the President-Elect, to offer his warm congratulations. “Indeed,” he wrote, “observing the exercise of democracy, as has just taken place in Taiwan, is a source of encouragement for all of us who aspire to live in freedom and dignity ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Following the recent general election in Bhutan, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Tshering Tobgay, the Prime Minister-Elect, to offer him a warm Tashi Delek. “As Tibetans,” he wrote, “we share a historic relationship with the Bhutanese people, I have followed your country’s commendable development in democratic governance, under the farsighted leadership of the Druk Gyalpo ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - People lining the road from the Tibetan Monastery to the Kalachakra Teaching Ground were eager to catch a glimpse of His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he passed this morning. He beamed with joy in return. From the front of the stage he again smiled and waved to the crowd before turning to greet the eminent Lamas seated around the throne. As soon as His Holiness was seated, a group of eight Indian girls sat down before him ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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On the occasion of the New Year, I would like to thank everyone who has sent me good wishes, and I offer my greetings to you all, brothers and sisters across the world. Despite the many challenges that we are facing today, I feel optimistic that with a growing appreciation of how interconnected we all are in the oneness of humanity, we can all work to lead more meaningful lives and create a better world ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan, to express his sadness about yesterday’s earthquake that has resulted in numerous fatalities and casualties, as well as the destruction of property and infrastructure. “I am saying prayers for those who have lost their lives and offer my sympathy and condolences ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Following the teachings he gave at Sed-gyued Monastery, Salugara, His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew yesterday from Bagdogra to Gaya. On arriving at Bodhgaya, he was given a brief formal welcome at the Main Tibetan Monastery, Gaden Phelgyeling. This morning, His Holiness visited the temple hall at Gaden Phelgyeling, where he paid his respects before the statues of the Buddha ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - Following the successful conclusion of the three day International Sangha Forum, delegates gathered this morning beneath the Bodhi Tree to make prayers for world peace. His Holiness the Dalai Lama came from the Tibetan Monastery, Ganden Phelgyeling to join them. Reaching the west side of the Mahabodhi Temple he greeted Sakya Gongma Rinpoché and Jangtsé Chöjé Rinpoch ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Bodhgaya, Bihar, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove the short distance from Ganden Pelgyeling Monastery to the International Convention Centre, Bodhgaya, where he was to take part in the inaugural session of the first International Sangha Forum (ISF). He members of the organizing committee welcomed him at the door ..read more
His Holiness The Dalai Lama of Tibet
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Gangtok, Sikkim, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew from Delhi to Bagdogra in West Bengal en route to Sikkim. He was received at the airport by the Minister for Ecclesiastical Affairs of the Sikkim Government, Ven Sonam Lama. From Bagdogra he flew to Gangtok by helicopter. He was welcomed on arrival at the Libing Helipad by Shri Prem Singh Tamang, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim ..read more