"We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein or authorised any meeting or interaction with him by anyone on His Holiness's behalf," said a press statement by the Dalai Lama's office in Dharamsala.
Reacting to the findings, members of the Tibetan exile community in Dharamshala said the UN report confirms what Tibetans have long been asserting about the situation inside Tibet.
Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled "Tibetan Moment." The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read out a message from
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's landmark victory at the Grammy Awards has received widespread acclaim from political leaders in India and the Tibetan community in exile, even as Beijing strongly criticised the honour, portraying it as a politically driven action against China, accordin
The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief and supports the Tibetan Bud
The Tibetan Youth Congress criticised China's reaction to the Dalai Lama's Grammy win, calling it misleading. TYC leaders said the award reflects his global spiritual influence and message of compassion, rejecting claims that he is anti-China or not a religious leader.
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has been awarded a Grammy Award for his audiobook 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama' at the prestigious ceremony held on Monday (local time). Reacting to the achievement, Tenzin Topdhen, Director of the Tibet Museum, expre
The exile Tibetan community in Dharamshala are elated as the spiritual leader Dalai Lama earns his first Grammy for the spoken-word album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama"
Tibetans in exile voted in the first phase of elections to choose their government-in-exile and parliament. Voters and candidates stressed unity, cultural survival and freedom, while expressing hopes of returning to a free Tibet amid concerns over shrinking communities worldwide.
Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.
The visit came after appeals from local residents who raised long-standing concerns over pastureland ownership disputes, forced relocations, and the lack of fair compensation, according to a report by Tibet Times, as cited by Phayul.