His Holiness begins actual Kalachakra empowerment
On July 14th His Holiness the Dalai Lama began the first stage of the actual Kalachakra empowerment. Early in the morning, His Holiness left his hotel for the Verizon Center to continue with the preparatory self-generation prayers.
Reviving faith in tradition
The 17th Karmapa has been finally permitted to visit the United States to attend Kalachakra Puja in Washington, DC. The Dalai Lama, along with his monks of Namgyal Monastery, is conducting the 11-day rituals. A few months ago, the Karmapa Lama made headlines when Himachal Pradesh
Kalachakra attendees mark Global Day of Action in Washington DC
Adding voice to the global call to protest the official celebrations of what China claims the 60th anniversary of Tibet’s peaceful liberation, Tibetans and Tibet supporters protested in front of the Chinese Embassy in the nation’s capital Wednesday.
Kardze nuns jailed for three years
Three Kardze nuns arrested for carrying out peaceful protests last month have been sentenced to three year prison term each.In a press statement released earlier today the Dharamshala based Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) cited sources in Tibet confirming the sentence.