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Commemorative Event Honouring Kalon Trisur Gyalo Thondup Held in Dharamshala, Marks First Anniversary of His Passing
Dharamshala: The first memorial ceremony of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Kalon Tripa of the Central Tibetan Administration, was held on 8 February 2026 in Dharamshala, marking the first anniversary of his...
Commemorative Event Honoring Kalon Trisur Gyalo Thondup Held in Dharamshala, Marks First Anniversary of His Passing
Dharamshala: The first memorial ceremony of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Kalon Tripa of the Central Tibetan Administration, was held on 8 February 2026 in Dharamshala, marking the first anniversary of his...
China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch report
The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Dalai Lama denies meeting paedophile Jeffrey Epstein after name appears in files
The release of millions of new files has shone a light on Jeffrey Epstein’s vast networks and efforts to meet the rich and powerful
Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freedom in high-level US meetings before Geneva visit
Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve...
Sikyong Engages in Key Meetings, Substantive Think Tank Discussions, Addresses IRF Summit and Atlantic Council Fireside Chat to Bolster Tibetan Suppor...
Washington, D.C.: On 5 February 2026, as part of his official advocacy engagements in Washington, D.C., Sikyong Penpa Tsering met with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a longstanding and steadfast supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of...
Dalai Lama never met Epstein, Tibetan spiritual leader’s office says
The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media reported the Tibetan Buddhist leader’s name was mentioned in a cache of files released by the US...
Dalai Lama dismisses reports, denies ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein
Dalai Lama's office denies any connection with Jeffrey Epstein, stating His Holiness never met or authorized meetings with him. Pema Khandu condemns attempts to malign the Dalai Lama.
A Chinese Christian’s Charitable Endeavor and Spiritual Dilemma
All around the world, Christians donate to local needs and to help with world tragedies. In China, however, this is prohibited. The post A Chinese Christian’s Charitable Endeavor and Spiritual Dilemma first appeared on Bitter Winter.
China’s claim to Indian territory
In a stark reminder of China’s persistent territorial overreach, Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a woman from Arunachal Pradesh holding an Indian passport, was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong Airport ...














