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Sikyong Penpa Tsering Extends Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering penned a letter upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis to extend deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and its faithful around the globe on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetans worldwide....

China denies the current Dalai Lama but eyes the next 

China’s attempts to undermine the institution of the Dalai Lama is a continuation of Mao Zedong’s failure in capturing the current Dalai Lama

Tibetan NGOs Condemn China for Suspicious Death and Hasty Cremation of Tulku Hungkar, Demand International Investigation 

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 21 April: A coalition of five Tibetan Political NGOs today condemned the Chinese government for the cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorjee without his family's consent and reiterated demands for an international investigation into the suspicious...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Condoles the Demise of His Holiness Pope Francis

Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away. He wrote that he offered prayers...

Tibet Groups Outraged Over Secret Cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje

Tibet groups condemn secret cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Vietnam without family consent, demand international investigation into custody death.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Tibetan Political NGOs Condemn Cremation of Deceased Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Without Family Consent Following his Death in Custody; Demand International Investigation Body Reportedly Cremated Before Inquiry Fueling Suspicions of Chinese Involvement in Arrest and Death...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement, Emphasises Preservation of Tibetan Culture and Language

Sataun: After his official engagements in Shimla, Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced visitation programmes in Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement in Sataun on 19 April 2025.  Upon his arrival, Sikyong was warmly welcomed by Gyasho Kyaptul Rinpoche, Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO)...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Concludes Official Engagements in Shimla with a Public Address

Shimla: Sikyong Penpa Tsering successfully concluded his official engagements in Shimla with a public address on 18 April 2025. Prior to this, Sikyong briefly interacted with the students of Sambhota Tibetan School, Shimla, during which he introduced the historical...

Buddhaguptha Natha, the Buddha of the 16th century (1514-1610)

OPINION While it is generally believed that Buddhism had become almost extinct in India by the end of the 12th century, the fact that Buddhaguptha Natha, a Tamil Yogi who appeared like ‘Shukra’ in the sky of India’s Buddhism,...

Pro-Democracy Banners Hung in Chengdu Reflect Ongoing Public Discontent

On April 15, a protester in Chengdu hung banners calling for democracy and reform, echoing China's Sitong Bridge protest.

Tibetans outraged as China reportedly orders hasty cremation of Tibetan lama who died in its custody in Vietnam

(TibetanReview.net, Apr19’25) – China on Apr 18 night secretly and under tight security moved the body of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who died suddenly and inexplicably under the custody of its police in Vietnam late last month, to a crematorium...

Fears grow over cremation of Tibetan leader amid calls for probe

Tibetan groups urge Vietnam to halt Tulku Hungkar Dorje's cremation, demand probe into suspicious death allegedly involving Chinese agents.

Tibetans demand justice for Tulku Hungkar amid fears of cover-up and imminent cremation in Vietnam

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April, 19: Five major Tibetan NGOs led protests in Dharamshala on Friday, demanding justice for Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who died under suspicious circumstances while in custody of Chinese and Vietnamese authorities in Ho Chi...

China hosts foreign Buddhist delegation amid renewed push to assert control Over Dalai Lama’s reincarnation

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, April 19: In a calculated move to bolster its narrative on the reincarnation of the exiled spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalia Lama, China recently hosted a delegation of more than 20 Buddhist leaders and religious...

The Silencing of Tibetan Voices: Who Benefits and Who Loses from the Closure of VOA and RFA?

Recalling his experiences of listening clandestinely to the US government-funded radio broadcast services while living in Tibet and later working for it at great personal cost after arriving in exile, Gyaltsen Choedrak* argues that while China is spending many...

Tibetan Sikyong calls on HP Chief Minister with Dalai Lama birthday invite

(TibetanReview.net, Apr18’25) – The executive head, the Sikyong Mr Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has on Apr 17 made a courtesy call on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh in the state Secretariat...

Varanasi Ranked World’s 2nd Most Popular Religious Destination

Varanasi: In a major recognition of India’s spiritual heritage, Varanasi has been ranked the second most sought-after religious destination in the world, according to a recent global study conducted by My Cross, a platform that analyzes faith-based tourism trends.The...

Bhagavad Gita & Natyashastra added to Unesco's Memory of the World Register. Know about the 14 Indian treasures honoured by Unesco

On the occasion of World Heritage day, manuscripts of Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra have been inscribed in Unesco’s Memory of the World Register. This is a global honour as India now lists 14 inscriptions on this internationally...

Statement of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on the Suspicious Death of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche

The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile expresses deep sorrow over the untimely passing of Tulku Rigzin Hungkar Dorjee Rinpoche, the 56-year-old head of Lung-ngon Monastery in Gade County, Golog, Tibet, who tragically died while in Chinese custody in Vietnam in late March...

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Begins Official Visits in Shimla, Meets Honourable Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Dharamshala: Kicking off the second leg of his official visit to Tibetan settlements in Shimla, Kamrao, and Sataun, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration, arrived in...

Recounting a journey of self-discovery

When lost in a crisis self-confidence and identity, Menda Rewa* finds that there is no alternative to sticking to one’s Tibetan root. In India, she carried seven thick textbooks that were written entirely in Tibetan and a pencil case...

China trying to co-opt foreign Buddhists to support its Dalai Lama reincarnation meddling

(TibetanReview.net, Apr17’25) – As Tibetan Buddhists, government leaders, parliaments, human rights groups, and religious organizations in numerous countries expressed their opposition to China’s move to hijack the Dalai Lama reincarnation recognition process, atheist Beijing has turned to foreign Buddhists...

Fear Mounts over Imminent Cremation of Tibetan Buddhist Leader Who Died In Detention in Vietnam After Reportedly Escaping Chinese-Occupied Tibet

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  17 April – The suspicious death of Tibetan leader, Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in late March 2025 following his unjust arrest by Vietnamese authorities, has reached a critical juncture, with sources...

China to expand digital surveillance in Tibet with state firm Meiya Pico

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April, 17: Chinese state-owned digital forensics and cybersecurity firm Meiya Pico will provide advanced cyber operations training and digital forensic laboratory facilities to the Tibet Police College in Lhasa, according to a new report released on Wednesday...