Dalai Lama congratulates the new leader of Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 9: The foremost Buddhist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended his congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, expressing hope and goodwill in a letter addressed to the newly appointed pontiff. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost in […]
Tibetan man detained by Chinese authorities after seeking basic utilities for family
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 8: A 42-year-old Tibetan man named Kelsang has been detained by Chinese authorities after publicly appealing for access to electricity and water that his family has been denied for over nine years, according to information released by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD). Kelsang, a resident of Serdak Township […]
Autonomous University of Madrid hosts seminar on renowned Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden’s legacy
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 8: The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) held a seminar on Tuesday focusing on the life and works of renowned Tibetan writer and filmmaker Pema Tseden, a pioneering figure in Tibetan-language cinema who passed away in May 2023 at the age of 53. The event, organised by the […]
Dalai Lama offered Tenshug by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery, Chatring and Phari communities
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, was offered a Long Life Prayer (Tenshug) on Wednesday by members of the Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery in Nepal, as well as the Chatring and Phari Tibetan communities. The ceremony took place at Thekchen Choeling Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple […]
Dalai Lama congratulates Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: Tibetan leader His Holiness The Dalai Lama has extended his congratulations to Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, expressing optimism about the new leader’s ability to navigate current global challenges. In a statement, the octogenarian Tibetan spiritual leader reflected on his longstanding connection with […]
28th Shoton Festival begins in Dharamshala with 14 opera troupes
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The 28th Tibetan Shoton Festival in exile opened today at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala, marking the beginning of a 12-day celebration of traditional Tibetan opera that will run until May 19. This year’s festival will showcase fourteen Tibetan opera troupes from exile communities across India, Nepal, […]
Tibetan community in France continues protest outside Musée Guimet over erasure of ‘Tibet’ label
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 6: Members of the Tibetan community in France, alongside French supporters, continued their peaceful protest on Monday outside the Musée Guimet in Paris, condemning the museum’s removal of the term “Tibet” from the labels of Tibetan artifacts. Now in its 26th consecutive demonstration, the protest is part of a growing international […]
RFA to shut down Tibetan service amid budget cuts and legal battle
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 6: Radio Free Asia’s Tibetan Service, one of the few independent news sources available to Tibetans inside Tibet and in exile, will cease operations at the end of this month amid unprecedented budget cuts and legal battles between RFA and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This closure follows the Voice […]
Jewels linked to Buddha’s relic to be auctioned in Hong Kong
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May, 5: A collection of ancient jewels associated with Buddha’s remains is set for auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Wednesday, igniting controversy over the ethical implications of selling items considered sacred by many Buddhists worldwide. The collection, known as ‘The Piprahwa Gems of the Historical Buddha, Mauryan Empire, Ashokan era, circa 240-200 […]
Columbia Heights declares May 3 as ‘Four River Six Ranges Day’ honouring Tibetan resistance and heritage
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, May 5: In a powerful show of solidarity with the Tibetan community, the city of Columbia Heights in Minnesota, has officially proclaimed May 3, 2025, as “Four Rivers Six Ranges Day: A Tribute to Tibetan Defiance and Dignity.” The proclamation was announced during the world premiere of Four Rivers Six Ranges, a Tibetan […]