Former head of Gelugpa tradition, 104th Gaden Tripa, passes away at 90
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: His Eminence the 104th Gaden Tripa, H.E. Dorje Chang Je Tsun Lobsang Tenzin Palzangpo, the former head of the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as the yellow sect, passed away at approximately 9:55 a.m. India time on Friday at his residence in Sera Jey Monastery, Bylakuppe, Karnataka at the […]
Tenzin Choegyal’s ‘Snow Flower’ nominated for Best World Music Album at 2026 ARIA Awards
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 26: Tibetan-Australian artist Tenzin Choegyal has earned a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 2025 ARIA Music Awards for his collaborative project Snow Flower, the Grammy-nominated musician confirmed following Thursday’s announcement of this year’s nominees. Snow Flower, released April 4, 2025, on Rainbow Valley Records / Warner Music Australasia, is […]
Tibetans left to clean up debris despite Chinese artist and Arc’teryx promises of remediation
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: Despite apologies and pledges of environmental responsibility, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang and Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx are facing renewed backlash after their fireworks spectacle in Tibet left behind toxic debris that is now being cleaned up by local Tibetan residents. The spectacle, titled Rising Dragon, was staged last Friday on a […]
CTA President open to seeking another term but vows not to campaign
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 25: The incumbent President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), speaking to Phayul on Wednesday, indicated his willingness to seek a second term in office during next year’s election, but firmly ruled out active campaigning, citing concerns over morality in politics and the potential risks of politicization within the Tibetan exile […]
HRW calls China for immediate release of rights activist Zhang Yadi
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sep 23: Global watch-dog Human Rights Watch has called on Chinese authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Zhang Yadi, a 22-year-old student advocate for Tibetan rights, who was arrested in late July while visiting her family in China. Zhang, also known as Tara, had been pursuing her studies in France when she […]
Tibetans, supporters in Brussels rally for peace and compassion to honour Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 23: Over 70 Tibetans and supporters cycled through the streets of Brussels on Sunday in a peace and compassion rally commemorating the Year of Compassion and the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The event, held in conjunction with the city’s annual Car-Free Sunday, was jointly organized by the Office of […]
Massive fireworks in Tibet by Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang and Arc’Teryx sparks environmental backlash
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 22: A massive fireworks spectacle staged by Chinese contemporary artist Cai Guoqiang in collaboration with outdoor apparel brand Arc’Teryx on the Tibetan Plateau has ignited widespread criticism and environmental concern. The performance, titled “Rising Dragon”, unfolded on September 19 along a high-altitude ridge in Gyangze County, Shigatse (Ch. Xigaze) prefecture, and was streamed […]
‘Wisdom of Happiness’ documentary to premiere across United States
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 22: ‘Wisdom of Happiness’, a documentary featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his teachings on inner peace and compassion, will screen coast-to-coast in the United States on October 16 in what is being described as a unique “experiential event”. The documentary film, directed by Barbara Miller and Philip Delaquis, offers […]
22-year-old student advocate for Tibet held incommunicado in China for 49 days
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 19: Zhang Yadi, known online by the alias Tara, a 22-year-old international student and outspoken advocate for Tibetan culture, has been missing inside China for 49 days. Originally from Changsha, Hunan, Zhang had been studying in France and was due to begin a Master’s program in Anthropology at SOAS, University of London, […]
Middle Way Day marked by honouring 17 top Tibetan language students
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Sept. 18: On the occasion of the Middle Way Day, the Global Tibetan People’s Movement for Middle Way Approach awarded a total prize money of ₹1Lakh to 17 students who excelled in this year’s CBSE class X and class XII Tibetan language examinations. Tenzin Shinyi, Vice President of the GTPM for the […]