Leh, Ladakh, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama was today invited to a lunch in his honour at Abi-Spang Spituk by the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Ladakh Gonpa Association (LGA). Despite the persistent and untimely rain His Holiness reached the venue where he was welcomed by Ven Dorjay Stanzin, President of the LGA. He paid homage to His Holiness and thanked him for his kindness to the people of Ladakh over many years. He welcomed Thiksé Rinpoché and all the other guests. Wome...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India - Celebrations of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s current visit to Ladakh were held this morning at Sindhu Ghat, the site dedicated to the River Indus. In his welcoming address Tsering Angchok, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) paid homage to Avalokiteshvara, Champion of Peace in the world in the person of His Holiness, to Ganden Tri Rinpoché and to the Lamas, monks and other guests. On behalf of all the people o...| The 14th Dalai Lama
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Leh, Ladakh, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove from his residence at the Shewatsel Phodrang to the pavilion at the other end of the teaching ground where he has given the Kalachakra Empowerment twice in the past. The ground was packed with an estimated 50,000 people. Children were debating in front of the stage as His Holiness arrived. Prayers that were said after he had taken his seat included the ‘Prayer of the Three Continuums’, the ‘Heart Sutra’ and the follow...| The 14th Dalai Lama
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Karsha Phodrang, Zanskar, Ladakh, India - Today, the early morning sun shone down the valley of the Zanskar river. His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s throne had been set up on the veranda of the Karsha Phodrang facing Karsha Monastery. Of the estimated 21,000 people who had gathered to listen to his teaching, monastics sat in the temple behind him and laypeople sat under umbrellas on the ground in front of him. Several groups of schoolchildren, monks and nuns were engaged in debate when His Holi...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Zanskar, Ladakh, India - In bright sunshine under blue skies this morning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Karsha Phodrang to drive down to the Duzin Phodrang, which refers to the ground where he gave the Kalachakra Empowerment in July 1988. He was seen off by drummers at the gate and greeted by groups of people along the road with silk scarves, flowers and even plates of fresh apricots in their hands. Many of them bowed in reverence as he passed. Lamas playing horns, drums and cymbals welco...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Shewatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India - Early today, His Holiness the Dalai Lama flew directly from Dharamsala to Leh, Ladakh. On arrival he was welcomed by Ven Thiksey Rinpoché, Ven Thuksey Rinpoché, the CEC of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Tashi Gyalson,the President of the Ladakh Buddhist Association, Dawa Tashi, the President of the Ladakh Gompa Association, Ven Dorjé Stanzin, Representatives of the Muslim and Christian communities, the Director General of Ladakh Police, the Depu...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Thank you for your warm greetings on my 90th birthday. I very much appreciate your kind gesture. The 90th birthday is conventionally considered an important milestone in one’s life. I have dedicated myself to spreading the message of compassion and kindness, which I believe is the basis for peace and happiness in this world, and will continue doing so. As I often tell my friends and well-wishers, I would request you to join me in this effort, to be warm-hearted an...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - the Central Tibetan Administration organized a grand celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, which falls on 6th July according to the Western calendar, and the launch of the Year of Compassion. His Holiness stopped in the gateway to his residence to watch and listen to groups of singers and dancers performing exuberantly to congratulate him on his birthday. Some played Tibetan instruments, others player drums and bagpipes. As th...| The 14th Dalai Lama
On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism. I am just a simple Buddhist monk; I don’t normally engage in birthday celebrations. However, since you are organizing events focused on my birthday I wish to s...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning, the Kashag, the cabinet of the Central Tibetan Administration, offered prayers for his long life to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on behalf of the Tibetan people. As he reached the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, His Holiness was greeted by several of the guests—Shri Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), Ladakh, Shri Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Parliamentary Af...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning the penultimate session, the eighth, of the 15th Tibetan Religious Leaders Meeting took place in the assembly hall at His Holiness’s residence. Seated at the front to the right of His Holiness were Sakya Trizin, Menri Trichen Rinpoché, Drikung Chetsang Rinpoché, Taklung Matrul Rinpoché representing Taklung Shapdrung. To his left sat Gaden Tri Rinpoché, Minling Khenchen (representing Minling Trichen), Khenpo Ngedo (representing Gyal...| The 14th Dalai Lama
(Translated from the original Tibetan) On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan Buddhism, and those who have a connection with Tibet and Tibetans, regarding whether the institution of the Dalai Lama should continue. I stated, “As far back as 1969, I made clear that concerned people should decide whether the Dalai Lama’s reincarnations should continue in the future.” I...| The 14th Dalai Lama
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