Tibetan spiritual leader addresses Buddhist gathering as China watches

Beijing views the Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese rule, as a separatist. The Dalai Lama has previously said his successor will be born outside China and urged his followers to reject anyone chosen by Beijing.

The 14th Dalai Lama has repeatedly said his successor will be born outside China and urges followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing

Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, has stated that the Gaden Phodrang Trust can only recognise future reincarnations, and no one else has the authority to decide on the matter.

The exiled spiritual leader, who turns 90 this week, has met everyone from Nelson Mandela to Lady Gaga while campaigning for autonomy and religious freedom for Tibet Continue reading...

Over 14 years, the Dalai Lama got appeals from Tibetans, diaspora, and Buddhists in China, Mongolia & Russia, urging him to continue the Dalai Lama institution.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said the centuries-old Tibetan Buddhist institution will continue after his death, ending years speculation that started when he indicated that he might be the last person to hold the role

On 24 September 2011, at a meeting of the heads of Tibetan spiritual traditions, I made a statement to fellow Tibetans in and outside Tibet, followers of Tibetan Buddhism, and those who have a connection with Tibet and Tibetans,...

Vienna: On 28 June 2025, a deeply meaningful celebration unfolded in the heart of Vienna, Austria, as members of the Tibetan community and friends of Tibet gathered to celebrate His Holiness 90th birthday known as  “Ghoton”; A traditional pre-birthday...