July 17, 2025 1:59 pm
Whether you approach the Dalai Lama as a philosopher, a religious leader, a political exile, or spiritual teacher, these five books will offer something meaningful for everyone.
July 06, 2025 3:22 am
On July 2, the Dalai Lama had announced the “institution of the Dalai Lama will continue”, and his Ganden Phodrang Trust in the office of the Dalai Lama will be “solely responsible” for finding his reincarnation.
July 02, 2025 12:26 pm
In 2011, the 14th Dalai Lama had said that when he was ‘about 90’, he would ‘re-evaluate whether the institution…should continue or not’. He turns 90 on July 6
June 22, 2024 7:31 am
The statement assumes significance given the rocky ties between India and China, and Beijing's objection to the delegation's visit and their meeting with the Dalai Lama
March 30, 2023 7:27 am
While the tradition of succession by reincarnation has prevailed in Tibetan Buddhism for centuries, China’s occupation of Tibet and subsequent attempt to control Tibetans has thrown up major questions. The recent recognition of the Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa has brought these back to the forefront.
December 30, 2022 8:41 pm
Amid the Dalai Lama’s visit to Bodh Gaya in Bihar, police Thursday said they took into custody a Chinese woman who was staying there on an expired visa.
July 07, 2022 11:23 pm
China has always objected to the Tibetan spiritual leader's visits to the region, including during his last visit in 2018.
June 15, 2022 9:15 am
Vamsee Juluri writes: In these polarised times, a widely respected and loved spiritual figure like the Dalai Lama will inspire Indians and others to rethink their sense of duty not only to their government and country but towards each other
June 11, 2020 8:34 am
Grammy-nominated sitar player Anoushka Shankar makes a guest appearance on the album, playing on “Ama La,” a track honoring mothers. Shankar said being invited to perform on the album was “a huge honor.”
April 23, 2019 12:11 pm
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks on finding antidotes to emotions like anger, hatred and fear to achieve inner peace.
March 19, 2019 7:28 am
Dalai Lama's escape into India is one of the most politically sensitive dates in China this year which also includes the 30th anniversary of pro-democracy crackdown in Tiananmen Square in June.





