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Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang Meets Japanese Town Member of Parliament Sadayuki Komori

Dharamshala, 20 October 2025: Sadayuki Komori, a Member of Parliament from Takatsuki Town, Osaka, Japan, visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile and met with Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang. During their meeting, the Deputy Speaker briefed MP Komori on the critical...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Pays Condolence Visit to Seat of 104th Gaden Tripa

Dharamshala: On 18 October 2025, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel paid a condolence visit to the seat of the 104th Gaden Tripa, Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Pal Sangpo. He was received by Geshe Samten Dorjee and, after paying respects to the...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Convocation Ceremony at Sera Jey Monastic Institute Honouring His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birth Annivers...

Dharamshala: On 17 October 2025, the convocation ceremony of Sera Jey Monastic Institute was held in Bylakuppe, South India, as part of the Year of Compassion celebrations commemorating the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama....

Donation for Disaster Relief in Mandi Province

Mandi, October 16, 2025: The Mandi Tibetan Settlement Office formally presented a disaster relief contribution of ₹1,01,000 (Rupees One Lakh One Thousand) to the Mandi District Administration. This donation is intended to support those affected by the devastating natural...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Engages with German Legislators and Tibet Supporters in Berlin

Berlin, Germany: In a pivotal meeting with MP Michael Brand, Chair of the German Parliamentary Group for Tibet; Carsten Müller and Susanne Hierl, Members of the German Bundestag; Kai Müller of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Germany; Manuela...

Over 120 Experts Gather in Dharamshala to Explore Nature of Mind and the Promise and Challenge of AI

-by dalailama.com Dharamshala: The thirty-ninth Mind & Life Dialogue took place in Dharamshala this week. More than 120 scientists, scholars, contemplative practitioners, business leaders, policy makers and others gathered in the Dalai Lama Library and Archive building below His...

European Parliament Calls for Unconditional Release of Panchen Lama at 42nd EU-China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting

Brussels, 15 October 2025: During the 42nd EU-China Inter-parliamentary Meeting (IPM), the European Parliament raised several critical human rights concerns in its exchanges with representatives from the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. Among these, the...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Arrives in Bylakuppe for Sera Jey Convocation and 11th Ngagyur Nyingma Seminar

Dharamshala: On 16 October 2025, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel arrived at Serjey Yega Choeling Monastery in Bylakuppe, where he was warmly received in traditional Tibetan fashion by parliamentarian Konchok Yangphel, Local Tibetan Justice Commissioner Phuntsok Palden, Settlement Officer Gelek...

Sikyong Meets with Martin Hála–Led Sinopsis Team and Czech Senators Jiří Oberfalzer and Přemysl Rabas

Prague, Czech Republic: On 15 October 2025 (CEST), Sikyong met with Martin Hála and his team of sinologist, journalist, and analyst from Sinopsis, all of whom are well acquainted with the Tibetan cause and have been long-standing supporters. Their...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Holds a High Level Discussion on the Tibet Cause With Global Leaders in Prague

Prague, Czech Republic: On 14 October 2025 (CEST), Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the democratically elected leader of the Central Tibetan Administration, held a series of high-level meetings in Prague with senior European parliamentarians, former government leaders, and representatives of civil...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Participates as Keynote Speaker in Panel Discussion titled “China: Where Will It Stop?” on the Second Day of 29th Forum 2000

Prague, Czech Republic: On 13 October 2025 (CEST), Sikyong Penpa Tsering attended the second day of the 29th Forum 2000 Conference, which commenced with a plenary session at the Václav Havel Hall, presided over by H.E. Petr Pavel, President...

Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Successfully Completes Official Visit to Germany

Berlin: The Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Education, Tharlam Dolma Changra, visited various locations in Germany, where she met with members of the Tibetan community, local supporters, and educational institutions to raise awareness about Tibet issues and to...

Kalon Dolma Gyari Attends Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage Ceremony as Chief Guest

Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Dolma Gyari, Department of Security, attended the Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage: A Symbol of Enduring Resistance, held in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala as a chief guest. The event was jointly organised by the Tibetan Youth...

Kalon Dolma Gyari Attends Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage Ceremony

Dharamshala: Kalon (Minister) Dolma Gyari, Department of Security, attended the Tenzin Delek Rinpoche Medal of Courage: A Symbol of Enduring Resistance, held in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala as a chief guest. The event was jointly organised by the Tibetan Youth...

Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School Celebrates 20th Founding Anniversary

Dharamshala, 10 October 2025: Mewoen Tsuglag Petoen School commemorated its founding anniversary, marking 20 years of successful implementation of the Tibetan education policy with a celebration of gratitude and reflection. Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang graced the event as...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Arrives in Prague to Participate in 29th Forum 2000, Attends Opening Award Ceremony of the Conference

Prague, Czech Republic: On the evening of 12 October 2025 (CEST), Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived in Prague to participate in the 29th Forum 2000 Conference. Upon his arrival, Sikyong gave an interview to Czech Public Radio during which he...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel to Visit Bylakuppe

Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, is scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony of Sera Jey Monastic Institute on 17 October 2025 as part of the Year of Compassion celebrations, held in honour of His Holiness...

Kalon Dolma Gyari Graces RSS Centenary Vijayadashami Festival as Chief Guest in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: On 12 October 2025, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked a historic milestone this Vijayadashami with the grand celebration of its Centenary Year, commemorating 100 years of selfless service, cultural awakening, and national unity. The highlight of the...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Corina Machado

–dalailama.com Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Maria Corina Machado to congratulate her on being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her resolute efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering to Embark on an Official Visit to Delhi, Czech Republic, Germany, South America, and the United States

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration is scheduled to embark on an official visit to Delhi, Czech Republic, Germany, South America, and the United States from 10 October to 14 September 2025. During these visits, Sikyong...

Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang Addresses Closing Ceremony of 7th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference

Dharamshala: The closing ceremony of the 7th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies, organised by the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI), was held at the Administrative Training Welfare Society (ATWS) on 9 October 2025. Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang...

Chief Election Commissioner-led Central Tibetan Election Commission Team Receives Special Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: This morning, on 10 October 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi and the two Additional Election Commissioners Nangsa Choedon and Tsering Youdon, along with staff of the Central Tibetan Election Commission received a special audience with His Holiness...

Department of Security Hosts Banquet for Former Political Prisoners and Family Members from Australia

Dharamshala: On the evening of 9 October 2025, the Department of Security, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), hosted an evening banquet in honour of former political prisoners and family members of Tibetan political prisoners from Australia who were in Dharamshala...

Department of Security Hosts Banquet for Former Political Prisoners and Delegates from Australia

Dharamshala: On the evening of 9 October 2025, the Department of Security, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), hosted an evening banquet in honour of former political prisoners and related individuals from Australia who were in Dharamshala to attend the Long...

Swiss Parliamentary Delegation Visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Dharamshala, 9 October 2025: A Swiss parliamentary delegation visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, underscoring the enduring ties between the Swiss and Tibetan peoples. The delegation included Members of the Swiss Parliament Fabian Gabriel Molina, Linda Gabriela De Ventura, and Leonore...

UN Experts Raise Alarm Over Death of Tibetan Lama Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche in Vietnamese Custody

Geneva, 8 October 2025: A group of United Nations human rights experts has expressed grave concern over the arrest, enforced disappearance, and subsequent death in custody of prominent Tibetan spiritual leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje Rinpoche, who reportedly died under...

Education Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra Visits Germany, Engages with Sponsors and Education Institutions

Bavaria, Germany: Kalon (Minister) Tharlam Dolma Changra of the Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), began her official visit to Germany on 1 October 2025. The visit will continue until 13 October, after which she will return to...

7th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies Commences in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: The two-day 7th Young Indian Scholars’ Conference on Tibetan Studies commenced this morning, 8 October 2025, at the Administrative Tibetan Welfare Society (ATWS) Hall, in the presence of Sikyong Penpa Tsering as its Chief Guest. The opening ceremony...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Offering of Long Life Prayers by Australian Tibetan National Association, Tibetan Communities Europe and Tibetan Y...

–dalailama.com Dharamshala: After several days of incessant rain, this morning the snow-cloaked mountains behind Dharamsala sparkled in the sunlight. Representatives of organisations offering prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life — the Australian Tibetan National Association, Tibetan...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Meets Delegation from International Campaign for Tibet

Dharamshala: On 8 October 2025, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel met with a delegation from the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) during their visit to the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile earlier today. The delegation included Bhuchung Tsering (Head of Research & Monitoring),...