Dalai Lama
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Australia wildfire devastation saddens Dalai Lama
World | Jan 09, 2020, 09:32 PM ISTTibetan 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 | Nov 29, 2019, 03:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 28, 2019, 04:30 PM ISTThe 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 | Nov 25, 2019, 10:21 PM ISTSpiritual 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 | Oct 31, 2019, 01:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 12, 2019, 07:44 PM ISTA 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 | Sep 20, 2019, 05:20 PM 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 | Sep 17, 2019, 01:01 PM ISTIn 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 | Jul 27, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTInspired 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 | Jul 19, 2019, 04:07 PM 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 | Jul 16, 2019, 11:29 AM ISTChina 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 | Jul 15, 2019, 04:49 PM 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 | Jul 14, 2019, 08:31 PM ISTIn 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 | Jul 12, 2019, 11:17 PM ISTDemchok 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 | Jul 03, 2019, 12:22 PM 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 | Jun 03, 2019, 09:41 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 12, 2019, 01:29 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 10, 2019, 06:57 AM ISTThe 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 | Apr 04, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 19, 2019, 02:36 PM ISTChina'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.