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Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - In a letter written on 4th October His Holiness the Dalai Lama has offered his heartfelt congratulations to Dame Sarah Mullally, presently Bishop of London, on her being named the next Archbishop of Canterbury “Today, the world is facing many difficulties,” he wrote. “It is a time when basic human values are being challenged. I believe that as religious leaders we have a special responsibility to bring them to public attention again. All religi...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The Dhauladhar mountains stood stark against the clear blue sky this morning as His Holiness the Dalai Lama drove to the lower door of the lift at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple. He took time to survey the faces of people in the crowd estimated to number 5800 including 1300 from Taiwan. Many of them smiled back, while others were moist eyed, as he smiled and waved to them. As soon as His Holiness had taken his seat, two Taiwanese monks led...| The 14th Dalai Lama
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Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Prime Minister Modi to offer heartfelt greetings on his birthday and to wish him continued good health. “As India’s longest staying guest”, he wrote, “I have witnessed firsthand the far-reaching development and prosperity that have taken place over the years. I congratulate you on the growing confidence and strength that has occurred in recent times. India's success also contributes to global d...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has today written to Sushila Karki to congratulate her on being appointed Prime Minister of Nepal. “As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan peoples have historically enjoyed a close relationship,” he wrote. “I am very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for providing facilities for the rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees following their forced escape from Tibet after 1959. Indeed, although the Tibetan com...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP - Following the election of C.P. Radhakrishnan as Vice-President of India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to him to offer his congratulations. “Along with many fellow Tibetan refugees, I have enjoyed warm hospitality in India since my forced escape from Tibet in 1959", His Holiness continued. “For this we are most grateful. As the longest staying guest of the Government of India, I have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life du...| The 14th Dalai Lama
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP - Today, prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life were offered to him at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, by the Lhokha Cultural & Welfare Association, Namgyal Institute, Ithaca, and Young Tibetans from Across the World. An estimated 4000 people gathered in the temple and courtyard. For young Tibetans taking part in the ceremony to offer prayers for His Holiness’s long life the event preceded a Tibetan Youth Festival tha...| The 14th Dalai Lama
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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
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The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
The Official Website of The Office of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama| The 14th Dalai Lama
