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Dharamshala: Tibetans mark 15th Day of Losar, pray for Dalai Lama's long l
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The occassion considered highly auspicious in Tibetan Buddhism, marks the culmination of Losar festivities. Devotees assembled for special prayers amid a spiritually significant full moon day.
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China deploys heavy security in Lhasa during Tibetan Ganden Ngamchoe Festi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Chinese officials have allegedly sent a significant number of police and paramilitary personnel to Lhasa on Sunday for the annual Ganden Ngamchoe festival, an important religious event that honours the parinirvana of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, Phay
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China's 'Panchen Lama' backs CCP control over Dalai Lama's reincarnation
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
At an official symposium in Shigatse on Monday, Gyaltsen (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu, widely recognised by Tibetans as the Chinese-appointed or "fake" Panchen Lama, asserted that all reincarnation processes in Tibetan Buddhism must comply with Chinese laws and obtain China's approval.
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Prague Declaration condemns China's interference in Dalai Lama succession
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Prague Declaration on Freedom of Religion or Belief 2025 has firmly asserted the Tibetan Buddhist community's right to choose the successor of the 14th Dalai Lama without any political interference, a move widely seen as a rebuke to China's growing attempts to control the Tibetan spirit
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PM Modi meets Bhutan's 4th King, inaugurates Kalachakra ceremony in Thimph
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Bhutan's fourth King, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and later jointly inaugurated the Kalachakra Empowerment ceremony in Thimphu, marking a significant moment in the deep spiritual and cultural ties between the two countries.
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Dhamma Setu: India's Kangyur bridge to global outreach
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Kangyur or Kanjur is Buddha's recorded teachings (or the 'Translation of the Word'), and the Tengyur or Tanjur is the commentaries by great masters on Buddha's teachings (or the 'Translation of Treatises').
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UN experts reject China's meddling in the Dalai Lama's reincarnation proce
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Five UN experts condemned China's interference in the Dalai Lama's succession, saying the decision belongs to the Dalai Lama, Tibetans, and the Buddhist community. They called for governments to reject Beijing's candidate, safeguard religious freedom, and apply targeted sanctions, highlig
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Sri Lanka: Rebirth must be revisited with compassion and inquiry, says Bud
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Another speaker, Panchamee Hewavissenti, spoke about the political and traditional aspects of the Dalai Lama's reincarnation. She said that the issue involves not only spiritual matters but also international politics and the future of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Shimla: Indian Army hosts seminar on Indo-Tibetan heritage; emphasises str
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The event brought together a wide spectrum of participants, including the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, civil administration officials, Buddhist monks, scholars, students, and civilians to reflect on the enduring civilisational, spiritual, and strategic ties between India an
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering urges Tibetan unity during North America tour amid o
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During this visit, he spoke to the local Tibetan community at an event hosted by the Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
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World Uyghur Congress joins Berlin protest marking 30 years since Panchen
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The demonstration, organised by the Berlin-based non-profit Tibet Initiative Deutschland, marked the 30th anniversary of the enforced disappearance of the 11th Panchen Lama -- one of the most significant spiritual figures in Tibetan Buddhism
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US Secretary of State Rubio calls for immediate release of 11th Panchen La
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On May 17, 1995, just three days after the Dalai Lama recognised him, the six-year-old Panchen Lama and his family were abducted by the Chinese Communist Party. Subsequently, Beijing appointed another child as the Panchen Lama in a clear and illegitimate attempt to exert its control over Tib
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