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His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi, India on April 16. 1961. (Photo: dalailama.com)

The day Jawaharlal Nehru told the Dalai Lama to return to Tibet: Book Excerpt

July 07, 2026 10:21 pm

Inside the private meetings with Nehru and Zhou Enlai that shaped the Dalai Lama's decision to stay in exile.

As Dalai Lama turns 91, a call for compassion and renewed focus on Tibet

July 06, 2026 12:03 pm

The Central Tibetan Administration’s executive branch said the values championed by the Dalai Lama have become increasingly relevant amid growing armed conflicts, humanitarian crises, and environmental challenges.

Dharamshala: Re-elected Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration, Penpa Tsering takes oath in the presence of spiritual leader 14th Dalai Lama during the swearing-in ceremony, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_27_2026_000124B)

'Will continue backchannel talks with China': Penpa Tsering sworn-in for 2nd term as head of Tibetan Govt-in exile

May 27, 2026 10:13 pm

He accused the Chinese government of attempting to "erase" Tibetan identity and spreading "misinformation" aimed at weakening Tibetan unity.

Tenzin Taklha — Secretary to the 14th Dalai Lama (right) and longtime Chief of Security — was awarded a commemorative citation and medal honouring more than three decades of devoted service to the Tibetan cause and Himalayan cultural continuity.

Dalai Lama’s longtime chief security officer Tenzin Taklha honoured with prestigious public service medal

May 20, 2026 10:53 am

From Calcutta to Switzerland to US and back to Dharamshala, Taklha has been with the Dalai Lama for over three decades.

Dalai Lama never met Jeffrey Epstein, his office says after name appears in Epstein files

February 08, 2026 1:34 pm

The clarification came after media reports claimed the Dalai Lama’s name appeared 169 times in documents released by the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) as part of the so-called Epstein files.

Chinese national arrested for staying without visa at McLeodganj near Dharamshala

February 03, 2026 2:39 pm

The Himachal Pradesh Police said the 60-year-old man has served in the Chinese Police, as per a preliminary probe.

At 90, Dalai Lama wins first-ever Grammy Award; says it is a ‘recognition of shared universal responsibility’

February 02, 2026 11:39 am

Before being honoured at the 2026 Grammy Awards, the 14th Dalai Lama, born Tenzin Gyatso, has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards over the years, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989.

Dalai Lama Wins his First Grammy, India misses out on the golden gramophone

February 02, 2026 2:07 pm

Grammy 2026: The Dalai Lama has won in the category of ‘Best Audiobook Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama’

Why India must rethink its Tibet policy

August 06, 2025 1:10 pm

As China asserts its right to select the next Dalai Lama, India must clarify where it stands

China opposes Czech president's visit to Dalai Lama

July 28, 2025 9:08 am

China's embassy in the Czech Republic posted the notice late on Sunday. "China urges the Czech side to abide by its one-China political commitment, take immediate and effective measures to eliminate the bad influence," it read.

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Dalai Lama formally receives the Grammy at 90

June 05, 2026 12:18 pm

At 90, the Dalai Lama earned his first Grammy Award for his spoken-word album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The album won in the Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording category at the 68th Grammy Awards.

In photos: Celebrations in full swing at McLeodganj as Dalai Lama turns 90

July 06, 2025 2:05 pm

The weeklong celebration was laced with significance as the Dalai Lama addressed long-standing questions about his succession.

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Dalai Lama celebrates 84th birthday: Inspirational quotes of the spiritual leader

July 06, 2019 4:56 pm

He was formally recognised as the 14th Dalai Lama near the town of Bumchen in 1939.

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10 Dalai Lama quotes that will help you survive the week

May 15, 2018 3:00 pm

Life, as many would agree, is riddled with opportunities and obstacles. There are both good and bad days. Keeping this is mind, we bring to you 10 inspirational and motivational quotes by Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama loves pulling beards! From Ramdev Baba to Russell Brand, here's proof

August 16, 2017 9:09 pm

It seems it isn't the first time that Dalai Lama tugged at Ramdev Baba’s beard! In fact, a quick search on the World Wide Web shows that he's got a thing for long beards. If he sees them - no matter on whom - he needs to tug at them. In fact, an Imgur user, among others, even made a whole collection, and then we scouted around for some more. Take a look!