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Dalai Lama appreciates birthday celebrations, urges people to cultivate peace of mind, compassion
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation for the celebrations being held in his honor by urging people to focus on cultivating compassion and peace of mind.
Ahead of Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Tibet Action Institute launches report on threat of China’s colonial boarding schools
The report was released on Saturday in Dharamshala, coinciding with the birthday celebrations of the leader. It is going to present new evidence exposing how Tibetan children are subjected to abuse, neglect, indoctrination, and identity erasure in a vast...
Will uphold religious freedom of Tibetans: India on Dalai Lama succession plan; China urges caution
The Dalai Lama asserted his Trust's authority over his reincarnation. China objects, claiming its approval is needed. India's government stated it doesn't comment on religious matters but upholds religious freedom. China urged India to be cautious on Tibet-related issues...
Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India: MEA on Dalai Lama’s stance on reincarnation
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government does not comment on religious beliefs or practices, in response to the Dalai Lama's statement on his institution's continuation. It added that India has always upheld religious freedom and will...
“Dalai Lama has full right to declare his successor”: Ajmer Dargah head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin
Ajmer Dargah Spiritual Head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin said the Dalai Lama has the full right to choose his successor and urged political powers, including China, not to interfere. He praised the Dalai Lama's message of peace and...
China reiterates its claim to authority over Dalai Lama reincarnation process, cites centuries-old rituals
Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong said on X that the reincarnation of Tibetan spiritual leaders follows strict, centuries-old rituals and cannot be decided by one person, including the Dalai Lama. He listed traditional methods like divination and the Golden Urn,...
Union Minister Rijiju backs Dalai Lama’s sole right to choose successor, says no need for India to speak on the issue
"I am a devotee of the Dalai Lama. Anybody in the world who follows the Dalai Lama wants his successor to be chosen by the Dalai Lama himself," Rijiju said.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering questions China’s motives in interfering with religious freedom of Tibetans
He expressed concern over China's attempts to dictate the spiritual leadership of Tibet, questioning the government's motives and disregard for religious freedom amid preparations for the upcoming birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama.
China warns India against interfering in Tibet matters
China urged India to stop using Tibetan issues to interfere in its domestic affairs. This followed an Indian minister's statement that only the Dalai Lama can choose his successor, contradicting China's claim to this authority.
China reiterates control over reincarnation; Dalai Lama denies efforts at control
This comes after Dalai Lama declared that the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit institution he established, has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.















