Dharamshala: A brief commemoration ceremony was held at the Kashag Secretariat today to celebrate India’s 75th Independence Day. The celebration led by Sikyong Penpa Tsering was attended by the Secretaries and senior officials of the various departments of the Central Tibetan Administration. As (...)
Tokyo, Japan: Tibet House Japan started its three-month Saturday Tibetan Language Class this Saturday. The class has been organized with limited physical attendance and major online participation. Last year, because of the Coronavirus pandemic, the language class could not happen. This year, in (...)
Bir: As requested by the Election Commission, Tibetan Supreme Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo appointed Karma Gelek, the settlement officer of Bir Tibetan Society, as the interim Local Justice Commissioner as per article 69 of the Tibetan Charter to administer the oath of office to the (...)
Dharamshala: The Tibet Museum, Department of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration, presented a webinar series titled, ‘Nationhood and Identity: Preserving Lost Heritage’ today,13 August at 11:00 am. In partnership with Asian and Pacific Sites of Conscience (...)
Dharamshala: “If it had not been for the absolute sacrifices, relentless effort and farsightedness of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan community wouldn’t be known as the most successful refugee community in the world today,” remarked Chief Guest Sikyong Penpa Tsering while addressing at (...)
Shillong: On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration, Tibetan settlement officer of Shillong Mr. Pema Dhondup accompanied by office secretary Ms. Tenzin Yangchen, Mentsekhang Dr. Tenzin Tsomo and representatives from the local Tibetan Buddhist monasteries paid a visit to honourable (...)
Dharamshala: The Department of Education is pleased to announce that a total of 320 students are selected as per the scholarship rules and regulations for the 2021 DoE Annual scholarship. The scholarship includes Undergraduate Professional and General Degrees, Diploma and Vocational courses. (...)
Dharamshala: Addressing the 72nd COVID-briefing, Amchi Tsamchoe updated the weekly COVID-status of the exile Tibetan community. 132 Tibetans have reported positive, of which 63 are male and 69 female, the eldest is 95 years old and the youngest is a 1-month-old infant. Tragically, 4 passed away (...)
By Melvin McLeod and Richard Gere, Published Lion’s Roar Magazine AUGUST 9, 2021 Actor and activist Richard Gere talks about his teacher the Dalai Lama, the warm heart of the Tibetan people, and how humanity can benefit from the values of Tibetan culture. Melvin Mcleod: How did you first make (...)
Bir: The Bir Tibetan Society expresses its gratitude to Dungyud Tulku Rinpoche for providing relief to the residents of the settlement in the face of challenges caused by the pandemic and lockdown imposed by the state and central government. Under the benevolence of Dungyud Tulku Rinpoche, (...)