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Mongolia says "No" to future Dalai Lama visits

2017-01-01T09:55:00.000-08:00

Reported widely on the internet, this is from a story appearing in the NY Times on Friday. Remarks by its foreign minister this past month were the latest sign that another country had withered under pressure from China over the contentious issue of the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader. Mongolia, whose rulers played a role in establishing the Dalai Lama centuries ago, no longer

Interview with HH the Karmapa

2016-06-18T22:46:00.001-07:00

A wonderful interview with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje. This is circulating well on the web, but in case you have not come across it yet... Q: You get to see news from around the world, and you get to see now that Tibet is now is flushed with wealth and there's so much of material comfort. Do you think Tibetans are forgetting the cause? Karmapa: Maybe not. Of course,

His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, Richard Davidson and Dan Harris

2016-03-17T18:50:00.001-07:00

"(a) destroyer of our peace of mind is our own different emotions." - The Dalai Lama Dan Harris speaks with His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist who has looked at the impact of meditation on the brain, in this 25 minute podcast. ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos The Dalai Lama Blogon Facebook

Dalai Lama condems terror attacks in Paris

2015-11-17T11:36:00.000-08:00

His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday condemned the series of terror attacks in Paris on Friday, which killed over 130 people. “Violence is a reaction by short-sighted, out-of-control people. At 81, I believe it cannot be resolved through prayers or government help. We have to begin the change at individual level and then move on to neighborhood and society,” said the Tibetan leader.

Dalai Lama calls for more research into 20-year disappearance of Panchen Lama

2015-09-17T11:52:00.000-07:00

The Chinese government sees the appointment of the next Dalai Lama as key to consolidating state control over Tibet, where separatist movements have flared since the 1950s, and to undermining the present Dalai Lama's influence. "I think the Chinese government is more concerned with the Dalai Lama institution than myself," the Dalai Lama said on Monday at a news conference at Oxford

Silly question

2015-08-31T09:40:00.000-07:00

You might also feel sort of nervous for the person who has the opportunity to ask the next question. This one would be hard to follow ... The Dalai Lama Blogon Facebook

China: No Way to the Middle Way

2015-08-27T09:58:00.000-07:00

DHARAMSHALA, August 27: In what comes as a major blow to the Tibetan exile government’s efforts of reestablishing dialogue with Beijing, China has said that the “Middle Way proposed by the Dalai Lama group” will never be accepted. The United Front Work Department said in a release posted on its website that the Middle Way’s main intention is to split China and that the Dalai Lama’s envoys

2015-07-14T14:20:00.000-07:00

The Venerable Thich Nhat Hahn continues to make progress in his recovery, and arrived in San Francisco on 11 July "to receive a more intensive rehabilitation program that could be specifically adapted to his needs." Plum Village is inviting those who may wish to help to make a donation to assist with the additional costs associated with this new treatment. Donate at

2015-07-13T11:17:00.000-07:00

The death of 65 year old Trulku Tenzin Delek Rinpcohe is being reported by several news services. Trulku Tenzin Delek had been held in Chinese prison since 2002. Suffering with a serious heart condition since at least 2009, he had been denied medical treatment by the Chinese authorities. As reported online, "Tibetan sources said Trulku’s advocacy to develop social, medical, educational and

2015-07-06T08:03:00.000-07:00

A birthday wish for His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama. "You see, my one most favorite prayer is: 'So long as space remains and suffering of sentient beings is there, I will remain in order to serve.' It is that sentence which gives me inner strength. You see time does not matter. Eons and eons…limitless eons…don’t matter so long as in your life…there is some fulfillment…some purpose. And

The Dalai Lama Celebrates 80th Birthday

2015-06-22T08:09:00.001-07:00

The Dalai Lama Celebrates 80th Birthday "The Central Tibetan Administration, Riwo Geden and the Dhomay Association jointly offered a long life prayer offering to the Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 80th birthday (Sunday) as per the Tibetan lunar calendar. " - Tenzin Menkyi (Phayul.com) "The Nobel laureate will be in the United States when he turns 80 on July 6, but

Q: Your Holiness, how do you control your anger in your daily life?

2015-05-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

Q: Your Holiness, how do you control your anger in your daily life? (great laughter everywhere) "So, when anger develop, think - what are the causes? Also think, what would be the result of anger? Shouting. Then you realize that is too much anger…. So in order to have healthy body and healthy mind, that means calm mind - that is very important. - so anger is destroyer of calm mind … no

2015-04-26T21:30:00.000-07:00

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Expresses Sadness about Nepal Earthquake Dharamsala, HP, India, 26 April 2015 - Expressing great sadness about reports of the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal yesterday with the loss of many lives and widespread damage to property, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to the Nepalese Prime Minister, Sushil Koirala. “The people of Nepal and Tibetans have

2015-04-25T15:18:00.000-07:00

Tibetans celebrate 26th birthday of Panchen Lama, call for his release DHARAMSHALA, April 25: Tibetans and supporters today celebrated the 26th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama Gedun Choekyi Nyima with appeals for his immediate release at a public event at the TCV day-school here. “Kidnapped at the age of 6, Gedun Choekyi Nyima is considered the world’s youngest political prisoner. 17th May

China whining over President Obama and the Dalai Lama

2015-02-03T20:31:00.001-08:00

(DHARAMSHALA, January 31) China has accused the US President Barack Obama for letting the exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama use the White House as a podium to "promote anti-Chinese activities". It urged Obama to cancel the event... “The U.S. leader’s planned meeting with Dalai is a gross interference in China’s domestic politics,” said Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman for China’s

Spread peace through your actions: Dalai Lama

2015-01-27T13:56:00.000-08:00

Ghaziabad, Jan 27 (IANS): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday urged students to spread the message of peace and prosperity through their actions. Speaking at the DAV Public School in Sahibabad, he said India is a great country because of its cultural diversity, and the new generation is the future hope of this great country. He exhorted the students to be scientists, doctors

Visit to Mother Teresa's House, Kolkata, India (01/12/15)

2015-01-24T20:10:00.000-08:00

Visit to Mother Teresa's House, Kolkata, India (January 15, 2015) His Holiness the Dalai Lama looking at the displays at the museum in Mother Teresa's House in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on January 12, 2015. Photo/Tenzin Choejor/OHHDL Visit to Mother Teresa's House, Kolkata, India (January 15, 2015) His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to the sisters, and staff of the Missionaries

"no one can fill the shoes of the Dalai Lama"

2015-01-24T14:35:00.000-08:00

An interview with Lobsang Sangay, the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile was published by The Diplomat, premier international current-affairs magazine for the Asia-Pacific region. A portion of the interview centered around the question of whether or not the institution of Dalai Lama should continue following the death of the XIVth Dalai Lama. Recently, the Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama watercolor by Lynn Cornish

2015-01-18T08:25:00.000-08:00

As part of a daily watercolor painting challenge, California artist Lynn Cornish created this wonderful watercolor portrait of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. It is shared here with her permission. For more about her work, see lynncornishwatercolors.com The Dalai Lama Blogon Facebook

Nobel summit moved to Rome after Dalai Lama visa row

2014-11-24T21:16:00.002-08:00

(as reported by Indiolink) A summit of Nobel peace laureates scheduled to be held in Cape Town has been moved to Rome after the South African government failed to issue a visa to the Dalai Lama, organizers said. The gathering will now take place in the Italian city from December 12-14, the summit’s secretariat said in a statement. The event was “suspended” in September “after the South

Thich Nhat Hanh hospitalized with brain hemorrhage

2014-11-12T19:19:00.001-08:00

Plum Village announced that Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh has suffered a severe brain hemorrhage and is receiving intensive care around the clock. "At present, Thay is still very responsive and shows every indication of being aware of the presence of those around him. He is able to move his feet, hands and eyes. There are signs that a full recovery may be possible." The announcement also

Dalai Lama begins 3 day teachings in Dharamshala

2014-11-12T17:04:00.000-08:00

Dalai Lama begins 3 day teachings in Dharamshala “To make 21st century a peaceful world; it should first become a compassionate world..." - HH The Dalai Lama DHARAMSHALA, November 11: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama today told his followers that it is important to turn the world into a compassionate world to transform it into a peaceful world. Full article:

President Obama says US is “not in favour” of Tibetan independence

2014-11-12T16:57:00.000-08:00

Speaking in Beijing shortly after announcing the US and China had reached a deal to curb greenhouse gases President Obama said on Wednesday, "we recognize Tibet as part of the People's Republic of China. We are not in favor of independence." Full article: The Tibet Post The Dalai Lama Blogon Facebook

Fundamental Wisdom - Day 1 - October 2014

2014-10-09T21:11:00.004-07:00

Fundamental Wisdom - Day 1 - October 2014 (3:23:19) The first day of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's four day teaching on Nagarjuna's "Fundamental Wisdom Treatise of the Middle Way" given at the request of a group from Taiwan at the Main Tibetan Temple in Dharamsala, India on October 6-9, 2014. His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks in Tibetan followed by an English translation. Fundamental

Dalai Lama to give 34th Kalchakra initiations in Bodh Gaya in January 2015.

2014-09-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

Tibetan Prime Minister (Sikyong) Dr Lobsang Sangay on Wednesday announced that Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will give the 34th Kalachakra initiations at Bodh Gaya in Bihar from January 15 to 25 next year. "The 14th Kashag is immensely blessed that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has kindly consented to our request to give the Kalachakra initiation at Bodh Gaya," he said at a prayer service in