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Tibetan Parliament Speaker and Deputy Speaker Met Members of Tibetan Communities from Europe

Dharamshala, 7 October 2025: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang today at the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) met with members of Tibetan communities across Europe, including European Parliamentarians Thubten Wangchen and Thupten Gyatso; Representative Thinlay Chukki...

Central Election Commission Announces Schedule for 2025–2026 Sikyong and 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Elections, Along with Election Code of Condu...

Dharamshala: On the morning of 7 October 2025, the Central Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration convened a press conference to officially announce the schedule for the upcoming 2025–2026 elections of the Sikyong and the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile,...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates the Archbishop of Canterbury- Designate Dame Sarah Mullally

– Sourced by dalailama.com Dharamshala:  In a letter written on 4 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...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates the Archbishop of Canterbury- Designate

– Sourced by dalailama.com Dharamshala:  In a letter written on 4 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...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Confers Teaching in Dharamshala

Dharamshala: 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...

Sikyong Engages Canadian Lawmakers and Civil Society to Highlight China’s Repression in Tibet and Interference in His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Reinca...

Ottawa, Canada: Sikyong Penpa Tsering held a series of high-level engagements in Ottawa, aimed at strengthening international solidarity and mobilising support for the Tibetan cause. The visit included a number of impactful meetings with members of the Canadian Parliament,...

Officiating Sikyong and Kalon of the Department of Security Dolma Gyari Meets Professors of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh

Dharamshala, 3 October 2025: Officiating Sikyong and Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Security, Dolma Gyari, convened a meeting with professors Dr. Amrik Singh Thakur and Dr. Tenzin Sonam of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at the Department...

Central Tibetan Administration Celebrates 156th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Dharamshala: Earlier today, on 2 October 2025, the leadership and senior officials of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) gathered at Gangchen Kyishong to honour the 156th anniversary of Gandhi Jayanti, paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi, the revered advocate of...

Nangsa Choedon and Tsering Youdon Sworn in as New Additional Election Commissioners of CTA

Dharamshala: Nangsa Choedon, former Secretary of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Director of the Tibetan Nuns Project in India, and Tsering Youdon, former Tibetan parliament member, were sworn in as the new Additional Election Commissioners at a ceremony...

Multiple Nations Voice Strong Concerns Over Human Rights Situation in China at 60th UNHRC Session

Geneva, 25 September 2025: At the 22nd and 23rd meetings of the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, many countries raised strong concerns about the human rights situation in China. The debate focused on violations in...

UN Special Rapporteur Raises Concerns Over Paris Museums’ Use of Nomenclature in Tibetan Exhibits

Geneva, 29 September 2025: The United Nations Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights, Alexandra Xanthaki, has raised serious concerns over recent changes in the nomenclature of Tibetan exhibits at two major Parisian museums. Reports indicate that the...

CTA Holds a Prayer Service to Mourn the Demise of Gaden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin

Dharamshala: The leadership and staff of the Central Tibetan Administration held a prayer service on the afternoon of 29 September 2025 to mourn the passing of Kyabje Gaden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin, the 104th throne holder of the...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Embarks on Official Visit to Toronto and Ottawa

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration will embark on an official visit to Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, where he is scheduled to meet with local dignitaries and other prominent figures from 26 September to 5 October....

Sikyong Receives Special Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Briefs on 16th Kashag’s Undertakings

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering received a special audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 24 September 2025. During the audience, Sikyong Penpa Tsering paid his respects to His Holiness and presented a briefing on the undertakings and accomplishments of...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Offering of Long-life Prayers and Cultural Performances by Devotees from Korea & Ten Southeast Asian Countries

–dalailama.com Dharamshala: The heavy rains that have lashed north India in recent days let up this morning, and the sun shone. More than a thousand people from Korea and ten Southeast Asian countries had gathered in the courtyard of...

Delegation from AET France Visits Central Tibetan Administration, Engages with Tibetan Leadership

Dharamshala: A delegation from Aide à l’Enfance Tibétaine (AET) France, currently in Dharamshala to attend the long-life prayer offering to His Holiness the Dalai Lama by devotees from Southeast Asian countries, visited the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and engaged...

Tenth Session of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Adjourns, Appoints Additional Election Commissioners

Dharamshala, 18 September 2025: Chaired by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, the final day of the tenth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile began with deliberations on the reports of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR). The Kalon...

UN Experts Question China on Arbitrary Detention and Torture of Tibetan Political Prisoner Namkyi

Geneva: A coalition of United Nations human rights experts has raised serious concerns over the arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Tibetan human rights defender Namkyi, calling on China to provide explanations and accountability. In a joint communication dated 16...

Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo Attends Golden Jubilee of TCV Ladakh and Inspects Local Offices

Ladakh: On 11 September 2025, Tibetan Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo arrived at Ladakh Airport, where she was warmly received by the three pillars of Ladakh Tibetan Settlement Office (Tibetan Local Justice Commissioner, Local Tibetan Assembly and Chief Representative...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on His 75th Birthday

Dharamshala: 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...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Congratulates Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration has extended a congratulatory letter to Sushila Karki on her appointment as the first Interim Prime Minister of the Republic of Nepal. Sikyong writes, “For Tibetans inside and outside, your...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Congratulates Nepal’s Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki

Dharamshala, 15 September 2025: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile extended his heartfelt congratulations to Nepal’s interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki. In a congratulatory letter to the interim PM, the Speaker wrote, “On behalf of the 17th...

UN Experts Warn China Over Interference in Dalai Lama Succession, Demand Answers on Missing Panchen Lama

Geneva, 13 September 2025: A group of United Nations human rights experts has raised alarm over China’s alleged interference in the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama and the decades-long enforced disappearance of Gedhun Cheokyi Nyima, the Panchen Lama...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Nepal’s Interim PM, Expresses Support for Hopes and Aspirations of the People in Challenging Times

–dalailama.com Dharamshala: 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....

Senior RSS leaders Dr Indresh Kumar and Dr Ramlal Receives Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: Senior RSS leaders Dr. Indresh Kumar and Dr. Ramlal received an audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala earlier today. The meeting was marked by expressions of goodwill and discussions on global peace,...

Kashag Hosts a Dinner Reception for Senior RSS Leaders Dr. Indresh Kumar and Dr. Ramlal

Dharamshala: The Kashag hosted a special dinner reception in honour of Dr. Indresh Kumar, senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and Dr. Ramlal, RSS leader and former General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The evening...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Extends Sincere Congratulations to New Vice-President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan

–dalailama.com  Dharamshala: 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...

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel Addresses Tibetan Youth Tenshug Participants

Dharamshala: On 10 September 2025,Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, alongside Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo and Sikyong Penpa Tsering, addressed Tibetan Youth Tenshug participants at the Sikyong Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration. In his remarks, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Offering of Long-life Prayers by Lhokha Cultural & Welfare Association, Namgyal Institute, Ithaca, and Young Tibet...

Dharamshala: Today, prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life were offered to him at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamshala, by the Lhokha Cultural & Welfare Association, Namgyal Institute, Ithaca, and Young Tibetans from Across...

Tenth Session of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Begins

Dharamshala, 10 September 2025: The tenth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held from 10 to 18 September 2025, officially began today at 9:30 AM with the Speaker’s announcement of session commencement. Present at the session...