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  Australia wildfire devastation saddens Dalai Lama

  World | January 09, 2020 21:32 IST

  Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has expressed sadness over the devastations caused by bushfires in Australia. In a message to Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the Dalai Lama said that he would like to express his sympathies to the people of Australia for the widespread damages caused by bushfires.

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  Why this hurry to discuss my reincarnation, asks Dalai Lama

  India | November 29, 2019 15:44 IST

  The Nobel Peace Prize winner was addressing them on the last day of the three-day 14th Tibetan Religious Conference, where a resolution on reincarnation was earlier adopted.  

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  Tibetans will never accept a Dalai Lama chosen by China

  World | November 28, 2019 16:30 IST

  The conference is organised by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), which provides democratic governance to the Tibetan diaspora. In attendance were the heads and senior masters of all the Tibetan Buddhist lineages as well as of the Bon religion.

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  World needs India's tradition of non-violence: The Dalai Lama

  India | November 25, 2019 22:21 IST

  Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said the world that is witnessing fighting and killing, some times even in the name of religion, urgently needs India's tradition of non-violence and compassion. He also said from birth people have the potential to develop values like compassion.  

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  US hits out at China over the Dalai Lama, praises India

  World | October 31, 2019 13:36 IST

  The Panchen Lama is regarded in the Tibetan Buddhist hierarchy as the second most important after the Dalai Lama. China has appointed a six-year-old boy as the Panchen Lama.

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  Tibetan group seeks resumption of talks by China with Dalai Lama

  World | October 12, 2019 19:44 IST

  A Tibetan organisation on Saturday sought resumption of talks between China and representatives of the Dalai Lama and said it was even ready for the 'middle-way approach'.

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  Dalai Lama supports global climate strike

  India | September 20, 2019 17:20 IST

  "It's quite right that students and today's younger generation should have serious concerns about the climate crisis and its effect on the environment," the Nobel Peace laureate tweeted.

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  Dalai Lama wishes long, healthy life of Modi

  India | September 17, 2019 13:01 IST

  In a letter, the spiritual leader wrote: "As a long time guest of India, and as someone who cares deeply about this country, I congratulate you on the growing confidence you have brought about.

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  Dalai Lama inspires Sanford to donate 100 million dollar

  India | July 27, 2019 20:15 IST

  Inspired by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's philosophy of compassion as a source of happiness, billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford has donated $100 million to the University of California San Diego for the scientific research on empathy and compassion.

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  Dalai Lama greets European Commission President

  World | July 19, 2019 16:07 IST

  "I take this opportunity to convey to you my great admiration for the spirit of the European Union that has preserved peace among its members and in the region for more than 60 years," the Dalai Lama wrote.

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  Choosing Dalai Lama's successor involves spiritual process

  India | July 16, 2019 11:29 IST

  China may insist that only it can appoint the next Dalai Lama but it chooses to ignore that it involves a certain spiritual process.

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  Will myself decide on my successor: Dalai Lama

  World | July 15, 2019 16:49 IST

  "One day you will hear that the Dalai Lama has passed away, but I will come back, even if the institution of Dalai Lama is no longer recognised. I will be back," a post on his website quoting the Dalai Lama said.

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  "Next Dalai Lama must be chosen within China; India should not intervene": Chinese authorities

  World | July 14, 2019 20:31 IST

  In first clear assertion on the sensitive issue, senior Chinese officials and experts said the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must be approved by the Chinese government and the selection should take place within the country based on an over 200-year-old historical process.

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  Chinese group objects to Dalai Lama's birthday celebration in Ladakh's border village

  World | July 12, 2019 23:17 IST

  Demchok has witnessed several stand-offs between the Indian forces and the People's Liberation Army (PLA).

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  Dalai Lama is 'deeply sorry' for woman successor 'should be attractive' remark

  India | July 03, 2019 12:22 IST

  "While responding to a question about whether his own rebirth could be a woman, and suggesting that if she were she should be attractive, His Holiness genuinely meant no offence," the Dalai Lama's office said, in a statement, on Tuesday.

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  Dalai Lama hails secularism, freedom of religion in India

  India | June 03, 2019 21:41 IST

  The Dalai Lama Monday hailed secularism and freedom of religion in India, saying the country promoted and respected all religions and accorded freedom of faith to one and all. He also expressed his indebtedness to ancient Nalanda University for spread of Buddhism across the world.

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  Dalai Lama discharged from Delhi hospital

  India | April 12, 2019 13:29 IST

  The 83-year-old, a globally revered figure and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, had come down here from Dharamshala for a check-up at the Max Hospital in Saket on Tuesday.

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  Dalai Lama undergoes check-up at Delhi hospital

  India | April 10, 2019 6:57 IST

  The 83-year-old leader came down here from Dharamshala for the check-up at the Max hospital in Saket, sources said.

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  Few incidents of attacks on minorities cannot become symbolic of a nation: Dalai Lama

  India | April 04, 2019 20:15 IST

  The spiritual leader said India should help the world in reducing conflict in the name of religion and asserted that he has been suggesting to the government to organise an international religious conference. 

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  China says Dalai Lama's successor has to be approved by it

  World | March 19, 2019 14:36 IST

  China's response came after the 83-year-old Nobel peace laureate told a news agency on Monday that it was possible that once he dies his incarnation could be found in India and and warned that any other successor named by China would not be respected.