On the occasion of Chotrul Duechen (Day of Offerings, the 15th day of the 1st Tibetan month), Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama gave a short general teaching from the Jataka Tales here at the Main Tibetan Temple, Tsuglagkhang, in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala.
Tibetan Buddhist monks on Saturday offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery here in Panthaghati, near Shimla, to welcome 'Losar'---Tibetan New Year 2151.
Former Tibetan Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay has accused China of exploiting Tibetan identity, language and culture since the Chinese troops entered the Tibet region on October 7, 1950.
Moreover, describing the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) held in New Delhi, the leader defined Delhi declaration calling on leaders and nations around the world to end wars as the biggest takeaway of the event.
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen expressed gratitude to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after he congratulated her colleague Lai Ching-te for winning third straight term for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in Taiwanese presidential elections.
The Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, said that people, despite the many challenges, can work together to lead "more meaningful lives and create a better world."
Organised jointly by the Office of the Dalai Lama and the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), the forum will be held from December 20-22 at the International Convention Centre in Bihar.
The International Buddhist Confederation, in collaboration with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Buddhist Centre, is set to organise the First International Sangha Forum (ISF) from December 20 to 23.
Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama on Thursday said Tibetans have freedom in India unlike their own country where "there is a lot of control".