Newsroom Archive 2006
Teachings on Buddhism by His Holiness in New DelhiNew Delhi, 23 Dec 2006 (Tenzin Dickyi / Phayul) - India Tourism Development Corporation The Ashok in partnership with The Foundation for Universal Responsibility (FUR) organized four days teaching on 'A first Course in Buddhism' by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Hotel Ashok, New Delhi which commenced today.
Published: Sunday, 24 December, 2006
Follow Buddha's Path for Peace, Welfare: Dalai Lama
Varanasi, December 20, 2006 (Hindustan Times) - Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama stressed the need for following the path set by Lord Buddha for the welfare and peace of the world. Each and every human being has to come forward for the fulfillment of this goal, he said.
Published: Wednesday, 20 December, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Supports Formation of International Buddhist Zone
Varanasi, 19 December 2006 (www.tibet.net) - Presiding over the World Buddhist Leaders Council, organized by the Maha Bodhi Society of India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama lauded the ongoing efforts to establish an International Buddhist Zone.
Published: Tuesday, 19 December, 2006
Dalai Lama at Sarnath
Varanasi, 17 December 2006 (PTI) - The Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama today arrived at the Buddhist shrine at Sarnath here on a six-day visit amid tight security.
Published: Sunday, 17 December, 2006
Dalai Lama Receives the White Lotus Order
Dharamsala, 10 December 2006 (Phayul / Phurbu Thinley) - While the day can be commemorated as the 58th Anniversary of World Human Rights Day, for Tibetans it marks the 17th auspicious anniversary of the conferment of the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (in 1989). But this year there is one more special reason for Tibetans to celebrate the day in complete delight.
Published: Sunday, 17 December, 2006
Autumn Sunlight: His Holiness in Japan
Japan, 13 November 2006 (By Pico Iyer*) - Japan has for many years now been the most powerful Buddhist country in the world. And ever since His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama first visited Japan in 1967--on his first journey outside Tibet, China and India--he has been telling the Japanese that they have an extraordinary potential to bring their highly sophisticated modern technologies together with the ancient traditions that are still so visible here and there across the country.
Published: Wednesday, 15 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Calls for Democracy to Flower in China
Tokyo, Japan, 12 Nov 2006 (Kyodo News) The Dalai Lama and an opposition lawmaker agreed Saturday in a meeting in Tokyo that China needs to become a democratic country, the politician said.
Published: Sunday, 12 November, 2006
Dalai Lama prays for reconciliation in Asia
Tokyo, Japan, 11 Nov 2006 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama has lived in exile in India since 1959 when he fled an abortive uprising against China, which sent troops into Tibet in 1950.
Published: Sunday, 12 November, 2006
We are Waiting for the Dalai Lama to Come Back: Chinese Buddhists
Miyajima, Japan, 6 Nov 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) Buddhist devotees from China said Monday that many Chinese want the Dalai Lama to come back to Tibet. “Tibet is his home and he should be where he rightfully belongs? a 54-yr-old Chinese man from Beijing said requesting anonymity.
Published: Tuesday, 7 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Begins Preliminary Buddhist Teachings in Japan
Miyajima, Japan, 5 November 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Sunday began preliminary teachings on Buddhism at Daishoin Temple in Miyajima Island.
Published: Sunday, 5 November, 2006
Buddhism is a Science of the Mind: Dalai Lama
Miyajima, Japan, 4 November 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) – His Holiness the Dalai Lama said Saturday that Buddhism is a science of the mind. “Buddhism is more than a religion. It is a science of the mind”, he said quoting scholars and experts in his talk on the introduction of Buddha’s teachings to a gathering of some 2,000 devotees at Daishoin Temple in Miyajima Island.
Published: Sunday, 5 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Appeals from Hiroshima for Nuclear Abolition
Hiroshima, Japan, 1 Nov 2006 (AFP) - The Dalai Lama has appealed from Hiroshima -- the site of the world's first nuclear attack -- for the abolition of atomic weapons, saying he refused to be pessimistic.
Published: Thursday, 2 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Speaks On Peace and Compassion in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan, 1 November 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) “Compassion and peace are the basic elements for the survival of humanity? said His Holiness the Dalai Lama Wednesday afternoon in Hiroshima city.
Published: Wednesday, 1 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Consecrates Buddhist Temple in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan 1 November 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Hiroshima city Wednesday morning to bless a Tibetan Buddhist temple.
Published: Wednesday, 1 November, 2006
Dalai Lama Arrives in Hiroshima
Hiroshima, Japan, 31 October 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at Hiroshima airport Tuesday evening to give religious teachings and present a keynote address at the 2006 Hiroshima International Peace Summit beginning Wednesday.
Published: Tuesday, 31 October, 2006
Dalai Lama Lands in Japan
Tokyo, Japan, 30 October 2006 (Tsering Tsomo) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at Narita airport in Tokyo early this morning?to begin a two-week visit to Japan.
Published: Tuesday, 31 October, 2006
Dalai Lama Consecrates Thungyur Lakhang monastry
Shimla, 28 October 2006 (PTI) - Tibetan spiritual head The Dalai Lama today consecrated the ancient Thungyur Lakhang Buddhist gompa (monastery) at Rampur today to mark 2550th anniversary of 'Mahaparinirvan' (enlightenment) of Lord Buddha.
Published: Tuesday, 31 October, 2006
Dalai Lama Calls for Continuous Dialogue Between Religions
Prague, Czech Republic 10 Oct 2006 (AFP) - Tibet's religious and temporal leader, the Dalai Lama, called for a continuous dialogue between religions to avoid conflict at a conference here on "The Risks of Globalisation".
Published: Wednesday, 11 October, 2006
Dalai Lama Lauds Women Leaders
Long Beach, Calif., USA 27 Sept 2006 (Don Jergler / www.presstelegram.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama was in Long Beach on Tuesday to offer his vision of how to build a better world: More women must become leaders and schools must teach compassion.
Published: Wednesday, 27 September, 2006
Dalai Lama: Too Many Lives Lost in Iraq
Long Beach, Calif., USA 27 Sep 2006 (Laura Kurtzman / AP) - Dalai Lama says violence in Iraq has cost too many lives, soured his view of U.S.-led war. The Dalai Lama said Tuesday that violence in Iraq has cost too many lives and soured his view of the U.S.-led war.
Published: Wednesday, 27 September, 2006
Doing Right by the Law
Buffalo, USA 21 Sept 06 (Jay Rey / The Buffalo News) - Dalai Lama provides law school with a moral framework. A day after addressing a packed football stadium, the 14th Dalai Lama concluded his three-day stay at the University at Buffalo with a more personal exchange - contemplating ethics and compassion with lawyers.
Published: Sunday, 24 September, 2006
The Dalai Lama, in Woodstock, Calls for Peace and Compassion
Woodstock, N.Y. USA 22 Sep 06 (Blaise Schweitzer / Daily Freeman) - The Dalai Lama came to town Thursday, drawing thousands of followers and admirers in a celebration of the International Day of Peace.
Published: Friday, 22 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Brings Message of Compassion to UB
Buffalo, USA 21 Sept 06 (Ann Whitcher-Gentzke / Univ at Buffalo Reporter) Sellout crowd of 30,000 hears His Holiness deliver Distinguished Speakers Series lecture. Wearing a red visor to shade his eyes from the bright sunlight, his red-and-yellow robes flapping in the stiff wind, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama came to UB Tuesday with a message of profound compassion and personal humility.
Published: Thursday, 21 September, 2006
Students Impressed with Dalai Lama’s Talk
Buffalo, USA 21 Sept 06 (Lauren Newkirk Maynard / Univ. at Buffalo Reporter) Finding hope and a happy life—and using education to do it—was the message His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama delivered to UB students during his Distinguished Speakers Series address on Tuesday.
Published: Thursday, 21 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Visits State University at Buffalo
AMHERST, N.Y., USA 20 September 2006 (David Staba / NYT) — Maureen Glenn had Tuesday off, but she showed up at work anyway.
Published: Wednesday, 20 September, 2006
30,000 Hear Dalai Lama at UB
Buffalo, USA 20 September 2006 (Jay Rey and Jay Tokasz / The Buffalo News) 'Warmheartedness' is key, spiritual leader tells crowd. Dalai Lama mania hit the Buffalo area Tuesday, as thousands descended on the University at Buffalo North Campus in Amherst to hear a "simple monk" deliver a message about the power of human compassion.
Published: Wednesday, 20 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Urges "Warmheartedness" in Education
AMHERST, N.Y., USA 20 September 2006 (Carolyn Thompson / AP) — The Dalai Lama invoked a newly bestowed honorary degree Tuesday to advise educators to add "warmheartedness" to their lesson plans.
Published: Tuesday, 19 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Tells 14,000 to Show Compassion, Undersanding, Love
Denver, USA 18 September 2006 (Chase Squires / AP) - From high in the rafters of the Pepsi Center, surrounded by more than 14,000 people, perched on a broad, bare stage in a big leather chair, the Dalai Lama looked small Sunday.
Published: Monday, 18 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Tells Youths: War Is Outdated
Denver, USA 18 September 2006 (Chase Squires / AP) The Dalai Lama urged thousands of teenagers at a world peace conference Saturday to embrace globalization and accept people from all countries as neighbors and collaborators, not rivals.
Published: Sunday, 17 September, 2006
US Cong Passes Bill to Award the Dalai Lama the Congressional Gold Medal
Washington D.C. USA 14 September 2006 (ICT) Bill Cosponsored by 387 Members of U.S. House and Senate. The US House of Representatives today passed a bill to award the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled leader, the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor. The award is in recognition of the Dalai Lama's advocacy of religious harmony, non-violence, and human rights throughout the world and for his efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Tibet issue through dialogue with the Chinese leadership.
Published: Wednesday, 13 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Brings Divine Touch to the Faithful in Pasadena
Pasadena, USA 12 September 2006 (Louis Sahagun / LA Times) Southland Tibetans and Mongolians meet in Pasadena to hear exiled religious leader's message of compassion.
Published: Tuesday, 12 September, 2006
Humble Dalai Lama Simply a Superstar
Vancouver, Canada 11 September 2006 (Doug Ward / Vancouver Sun) Thousands of people pack GM Place to hear spiritual leader talk about cultivating happiness and achieving inner peace.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama plays 'Yeti' among Sheep and Yaks in Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada 11 September 2006 (Glenda Luymes / CP) - The Dalai Lama met with corporate and social leaders or, as he called them, the sheep and the yaks in Vancouver Sunday. The gathering was the last event in the Buddhist leader's three-day visit to the city, during which he opened an education centre in his name. More than 120 people from around the world attended the conference, titled Connecting for Change, including former prime minister Kim Campbell and wheelchair athlete Rick Hansen.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama's Visit to Canada Draws Strong Reaction from the Chinese Gov.
Vancouver, Canada 11 September 2006 (Craig McCulloch / Tolerance.ca) - The Dalai Lama's visit to this west coast Canadian city comes after the Canadian parliament unanimously approved giving the 72-year old Buddhist monk honorary citizenship.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Business, Social Leaders come Together for Dialogue on Change
Vancouver, Canada 11 September 2006 (CP) -- A group of politicians, athletes, CEOs and social activists put their differences aside and joined together in one room on Sunday to pose questions and gain insight from the Dalai Lama.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Here are a Few Insights from the Dalai Lama's Public Talk
Vancouver, Canada 11 September 2006 (Robyn Stubbs / 24 Hours) -Here are a Few Insights from the Dalai Lama's Public Talk, Cultivating Happiness, at GM Place: "Even though we've never met, deep down, I know you ... because we are all the same. We are human beings - mentally, emotionally, physically, we are all the same."
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Politics, Bliss in Perfect Harmony ... Laughter
Politics, Bliss in Perfect Harmony Dalai Lama Deftly Balances Lobbying and Laughter...Vancouver, Canada 10 September 2006 (Christina Montgomery with a file from Ian Bailey / CanWest News Service) His Holiness Dalai Lama waves to the crowd at the Cultivating Happiness event at the GM Place Saturday afternoon.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Wows Thousands
Vancouver, Canada 10 September 2006 (Christina Montgomery / CanWest News Service) -- It was not so much a three-day love-in as a "compassion-in."
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Speaks with Scientists about Stress
Vancouver, Canada 10 September 2006 (Tiffany Crawford / AP) -- The Dalai Lama, the jovial leader of millions of Buddhists worldwide who believes the purpose of life is to be happy, joined scientists on Saturday to discuss how stress can affect health.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
World Peace Begins with Inner Peace: Dalai Lama
Vancouver, Canada 10 September 2006 (Canadian Press) - The Dalai Lama, the jovial leader of millions of Buddhists worldwide who believes the purpose of life is to be happy, joined scientists on Saturday to discuss how stress can affect health.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Brings Teens a Message of Compassion
Vancouver, Canada 9 September 2006 (Rod Mickleburgh / The Globe and Mail) - Tibetan Buddhist Leader's Simple Words Leave Restless Young People Spellbound. A remarkable, mutual admiration society took over the Orpheum Theatre here yesterday morning, as the venerable Dalai Lama held several thousand normally restless teenagers spellbound with his simple preaching on compassion.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Launches Peace, Education Center in Canada
Vancouver, Canada 9 September 2006 (TurkishPress.com) - Despite China's outspoken displeasure, several senior Canadian politicians came to this western Canadian city to meet with the Dalai Lama as the Nobel peace laureate launched a peace and education center here.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Presented with Honorary Canadian Citizenship
Vancouver, Canada 9 September 2006 (AP) The Dalai Lama has been presented with honorary Canadian citizenship, joining only two other people to have received the honour.
Published: Monday, 11 September, 2006
Dalai Lama Initiates Mongolian Monks
Ulan Bator, Mongolia 25 August 2006 (AP) - The Dalai Lama elevated a group of Mongolian monks into the Buddhist priesthood's higher ranks Friday, bolstering the country's traditional faith as it struggles to re-establish itself following decades of communist persecution.
Published: Sunday, 27 August, 2006
Thousands of Mongolians Greet Dalai Lama as China Protests Visit
Ulan Bator, Mongolia, 22 August 2006 (AFP) - Thousands of Mongolians have flocked to a monastery in Ulan Bator to welcome the Dalai Lama, as China protested to its neighbor over the Tibetan spiritual leader`s visit.
Published: Tuesday, 22 August, 2006
Dalai Lama Begins Ceremonial Visit In Mongolia
Ulan Bator, Mongolia, 22 August 2006 (AP) — The Dalai Lama began visits to Buddhist sites in Mongolia on Tuesday on a trip aimed at shoring up Tibet's traditional links with the landlocked nation.
Published: Tuesday, 22 August, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Begins Buddhist Teaching
Dharamsala 14 August 2006 (phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama today began a 5 day long teaching at the special request by a group of around 200 from Korea from morning 9:30 local time here at the Tsuglagkhang Temple in the Northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala.
Published: Monday, 14 August, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Resumes Normal Schedule
Dharamsala, 31 July 2006 - After a period of rest of three weeks on the advice of his doctors, His Holiness the Dalai Lama resumed normal schedule today and met with a group of Tibetans who had recently arrived from Tibet.
Published: Friday, 4 August, 2006
Citizen Dalai Lama
Canada, 24 June 2006 (National Post) - The decision by Members of Parliament to unanimously support a Conservative motion to award the Dalai Lama honorary Canadian citizenship marks a welcome change in Ottawa's treatment of the exiled Tibetan leader.
Published: Monday, 26 June, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Participates in 2nd Petra Conference of Nobel Laureates
Petra, Jordan, 22 June 2006 (ICT) – His Holiness the Dalai Lama is among the more than two dozen Nobel Laureates participating in the Conference of Nobel Laureates, Petra II: A World in Danger in the Jordanian town of Petra, which began on June 21, 2006.
Published: Wednesday, 21 June, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Addresses the EP Foreign Affairs Committee
Brussels, Belgium, 2 June 2006 (Bureau du Tibet, Brussels) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama's third day program of his fourth visit to Belgium was the political highlight of the entire visit. In the morning, His Holiness was enthusiastically greeted by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the EU Parliament when he attended a meeting and addressed the Committee.
Published: Friday, 2 June, 2006
Dalai Lama Urges Patience In Dealing With China
Brussels, Belgium, 1 June 2006 (By Raphael Minder, Financial Times) - The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, has called on followers to be patient with his efforts to build relations with the Chinese government, saying that talks with Beijing are making progress.
Published: Thursday, 1 June, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Arrives in Belgium on Nine-Day Visit
Huy, Belgium, 29 May 2006 (Bureau du Tibet, Brussels) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama was received at the National Airport Zaventem, Brussels, by Mrs. Anne Marie Lizin, President of the Belgium Senate and Mr. K. J. Francis, Head of the Chancery of the Indian Embassy along with the Representative of the Organising Committee of Yeunten Ling Tibetan Institute.
Published: Tuesday, 30 May, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Successfully Concludes His Visit to Peru
Lima, Peru, 9 May 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama today successfully concluded his three-day visit to Peru with an address to intellectuals and opinion makers at the auditorium of the National Library of Peru.
Published: Thursday, 11 May, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Concludes Visit to Chile
Santiago, Chile, 6 May 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded his four-day visit to Chile today.
Published: Wednesday, 10 May, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama in Chile
Santiago, Chile, 8 May 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Santiago on 3 May. Soon after checking in at the Hotel Marriott, His Holiness met with the Chilean press. Around 100 Chilean media reporters attended the meet.
Published: Wednesday, 10 May, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Concludes His Argentina Visit
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 3 May 2006 (tibet.net) - Yesterday His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded his visit to Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, with four important public events.
Published: Wednesday, 3 May, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2 May 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on 30 April. His Holiness was received at the airport by the Protocol Officer of the Foreign Ministry and the representatives of the local host organisations. His Holiness will reside during his three-day stay in Buenos Aires.
Published: Monday, 1 May, 2006
Sao Paulo City Welcomes H.H. the Dalai Lama
Sao Paulo, Brazil, 27 April 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Sao Paulo city from Chicago yesterday morning.
Published: Thursday, 27 April, 2006
Dalai Lama Invited to Second Nobel Laureates Meet in Jordan
Washington D.C., USA, 27 April 2006 (ICT) - The Dalai Lama has been invited to participate in the second Petra Conference of Nobel laureates in Jordan in June 2006 that will "discuss and define" the roles of the Nobel laureates "in responding to global crises." The Dalai Lama participated in the first conference held in Petra in May 2005.
Published: Wednesday, 26 April, 2006
Dalai Lama, at Famed Mayo, Touts Compassion's Role in Health
Rochester, Minn., USA, 18 April 2006 (By Gregg Aamot, AP) - Sudip Kundu said he was suffering under the stress of a cluttered life when a book by the Dalai Lama, "The Art of Happiness," gave him fresh perspective.
Published: Tuesday, 18 April, 2006
Solemn or Smiling, He's a 'Spring of Hope'
Minnesota, USA, 17 April 2006 (By Pamela Miller, Star Tribune) - The Buddhist leader told Minnesota Tibetans that education is the key to ensuring a peaceful future.
Published: Monday, 17 April, 2006
Dalai Lama: Tibet Wants Autonomy, Not Independence
San Francisco, USA, 16 April 2006 (By Amanda Bower, Time Magazine) - The Dalai Lama's schedule is usually set seven years in advance, but the Tibetan spiritual leader made a rare change to his plans in order to attend a San Francisco conference convened by Muslim leaders to discuss religious tolerance. His Holiness, as Tibetans call him, spoke with Time's Amanda Bower about Islam, his hopes to return to his homeland after 47 years in exile, and his hobby of tinkering with timepieces.
Published: Sunday, 16 April, 2006
Moderate Muslims Seek Help From the Dalai Lama
San Francisco, USA, 16 April 2006 (By Louis Sahugan, L.A. Times) – Prominent Muslim dignitaries on Saturday met for the first time with the world's most influential Buddhist, the Dalai Lama, enlisting his help in quelling fanatical ideologies within Islamic communities and improving the faith's declining image in the West.
Published: Sunday, 16 April, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Inaugurates the Third Peace Jam Conference
Dharamsala, 5 April 2006 (Tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama inaugurated the third Tibetan Children Village (TCV) student's Peace Jam conference this morning at the TCV hall.
Published: Tuesday, 11 April, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama to Visit South American Countries
Dharamsala, 5 April 2006 (tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to visit Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Lima and Bogota in Latin America from 26 April to 12 May 2006.
Published: Tuesday, 11 April, 2006
10 March 2006 Tibetan Uprising Day
Dharamsala, 10 March 2006 (dalailama.com) - Forty-Seventh Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day at the Main Temple, Dharamsala.
Published: Thursday, 9 March, 2006
Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on
Today, as we commemorate the 47th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day, I extend my warm greetings to my fellow Tibetans in Tibet and in exile, as well as to our friends around the world. I also pay homage to the brave men and women of Tibet who have sacrificed their lives, and who continue to suffer, for the cause of Tibetan people.
Published: Thursday, 9 March, 2006
Delegation of the EPTI Meet H.H. the Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, 3 March 2006 (dalailama.com) - The delegation of the European Parliament Tibet Inter-group (EPTI) meet His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala
Published: Friday, 3 March, 2006
The Israel Democratic Institute Presents Constitution to the Dalai Lama
Jerusalem, 22 February 2006 (The Epoch Times) - Last Friday, at a historical meeting entitled Reinventing Compassion, the Israel Democratic Institute presented the Dalai Lama with a draft of the new Israeli Democratic Constitution, to which the Dalai Lama contributed to the introduction.
Published: Tuesday, 21 February, 2006
From Tibet to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, 20 February 2006 (By Andrew Friedman, Ynetnews) - Most people view Buddhism as a polar opposite to Judaism, but Dalai Lama shows audience at Hebrew University issue is not quite so simple
Published: Monday, 20 February, 2006
Compassionate Visitor
Jerusalem, 20 February 2006 (The Jerusalem Post) - The welcome presence in Israel of Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama and leader of the Tibetan people, reminds Israelis that we are not, after all, at the center of the universe; that there are political struggles, philosophical approaches and spiritual roads that have nothing to do with Jews, Israel, or the clash between Islamist medievalism and Western modernity.
Published: Monday, 20 February, 2006
Dalai Lama Meets Chief Rabbis, Muslim Leaders
Jerusalem, 20 February 2006 (By Matthew Wagner, The Jeruslaem Post) - Chief Rabbi Yonah Metzger called on Sunday for the establishment of a religious United Nations representing the religious leaders of all the countries in the world. Metzger suggested establishing the religious UN in Jerusalem and placing the Dalai Lama at its head.
Published: Sunday, 19 February, 2006
A Figure To Be Followed - Haaretz Editorial
Jerusalem, 19 February 2006 (Haaretz Editorial) - Buddhism is more popular in the Western world today than in the 2,500 years since its foundation. The aspiration for happiness and meditation are shared by many, even in Israel, partly thanks to backpackers traveling in India.
Published: Friday, 17 February, 2006
Animal Skin Clothes Burned In Tibet After Dalai Lamas Call
Dharamsala, 16 February 2006 (tibet.news) - In what is most daring display of loyalty and support to the recent call by the Dalai Lama to ban using tiger and leopard skins in Tibet, Tibetans in Amdo region in eastern Tibet are making bon fires out of their animal skin clothes.
Published: Friday, 17 February, 2006
Dalai Lama: Politics, Religion Equal Violence
Jerusalem, 16 February 2006 (Ynet News) - Tibetan Diaspora leader arrives in Israel, says he hopes to advance dialogue, human warmth in area of conflict Neta Sela
Published: Friday, 17 February, 2006
Dalai Lama Calls For Nuclear-Free World
Beer Sheva, 17 February 2006 (By Anat Bershkovsky, ynetnews.com) - During a visit to Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva Thursday the Dalai Lama said “everyone wants peace but no one speaks about how to reach it.” “A smile is a sign of human internal warmth, regardless of religious, racial or gender difference,” he said. “The world needs to be free of nuclear and chemical weapons.
Published: Thursday, 16 February, 2006
Dalai Lama Seeks To Bring People Closer On Israel Visit
Jerusalem, 15 February 2006 (By Leor Kodner, Haaretz Correspondent) - The Dalai Lama, who arrived in Israel for his fourth visit Wednesday, said the purpose of his trip was to bring human beings closer, and the fact that neither Israeli nor Palestinian officials had agreed to meet with him did not seem to bother him.
Published: Thursday, 16 February, 2006
Fifth Round of Sino-Tibetan Talks Begin
Dharamsala, 15 February 2006 - Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen and senior aides, arrived in China today for the fifth round of talks on the Tibetan issue.
Published: Thursday, 16 February, 2006
Tibetans Burn Wild Animal Skins In Tibet To Encourage Wildlife Preservation
Washington, DC, 10 February 2006 (ICT) - Tibetans in the Amdo area of Tibet have burned skins of endangered animals worth thousands of yuan in a bid to preserve wildlife, following strong statements by the Dalai Lama about the importance of wildlife conservation and compassion towards animals to a gathering of thousands of Tibetans in India last month.
Published: Tuesday, 14 February, 2006
Buddhists, Muslims Break Ice
Leh, 15 February 2006 (The Times of India) - Jak Nyan Jik Zing, Jak Zang Jik Thun (On a bad day we fight, on good days, we meet) is an old Ladakhi adage. On the eve of Valentine's Day, two communities are bringing back love to the rarefied Himalayan air.
Published: Tuesday, 14 February, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Appeals for Peace in Ladakh
I am deeply saddened to learn about the recent disturbances in Ladakh between the Buddhist and Muslim communities. The outbreak of violence is very unfortunate and I urgently appeal for all people in Ladakh to restrain themselves from engaging in any violent actions.
Published: Monday, 13 February, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Extended Visit to Delhi, Sarnath, Nalanda and Bodhgaya
Dharamsala, 3 February 2006 (www.tibet.net): His Holiness the Dalai Lama will depart tomorrow for New Delhi, where he is expected to give a teaching on the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination at the Constitution Club. From Delhi, His Holiness will proceed on an extended visit to Sarnath, Nalanda and Bodhgaya between 6 and 14 February.
Published: Friday, 3 February, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Supports Amaravati as an International Buddhist Centre
Amaravati, 18 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - The historic event of the 30th Kalachakra 2006 ended on 16 January with a valedictory function attended by His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with K. Rosaiah, Minister for Finance and Health, K. Lakshmi Narayana Minister for Cooperative and Transport, J. Geeta Reddy, Minister for Tourism, D. Prasada Rao, Minister for Revenue, D. Manikya Vara Prasada Rao, MLA, Tadikonda, R.Sambasiva Rao, MP Guntur and other concerned officials of the state and district administration of the government of Andhra Pradesh.
Published: Wednesday, 18 January, 2006
Education will Help Tibetans to Fight for Their Rights: H.H. the Dalai Lama
Amaravati, 17 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - 15 January was the last day of the Kalachakra teachings. After the teachings, His Holiness the Dalai Lama addressed the recently arrived Tibetans from Tibet.
Published: Wednesday, 18 January, 2006
A Good Buddhist Follower and a Good Human Being: H.H. the Dalai Lama
Amaravati, 13 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - The actual Kalachakra empowerment begins today and it will go on till 15 January 2006. His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that those who are not physically present during the empowerment can pray and focus their thoughts on compassion and well being of all sentient beings and they will receive blessings for their devotion.
Published: Sunday, 15 January, 2006
H.H the Dalai Lama and State Governor Exchange Greetings
Amaravati, 11 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama met the Andhra Pradesh State Governor Sushil Kumar Shinde and 30 other dignitaries this afternoon.
Published: Wednesday, 11 January, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Meets With Followers From China & Mongolia
Amaravati, 10 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - This afternoon at 12:30, His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave an audience to over 150 followers from the People's Republic of China, who have come to attend the Kalachakra teachings.
Published: Tuesday, 10 January, 2006
State Chief Minister Joins H.H. the Dalai Lama After Teachings
Amaravati, 10 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhara accompanied by many other dignitaries joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama after the teaching yesterday afternoon.
Published: Tuesday, 10 January, 2006
Heinrich Harrer Will Always Be Remembered by Tibetans: H.H. the Dalai Lama
Amaravati, 10 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - In a condolence message to the wife of Heinrich Harrer, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, " I am extremely sorry to hear of the passing away of my friend Heinrich Harrer. I wish to convery you and your family members my deeply felt condolence..."
Published: Tuesday, 10 January, 2006
I am Fortunate To Be In Amaravati: H.H. the Dalai Lama
Amaravati, 6 January 2006 (www.phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama began the Kalachakra 2006 yesterday. Thanking the state government of Andhra Pradesh for extending infrastructural facilities for the Kalachakra, the 70 year-old Tibetan leader said that the Kalachakra in Amaravati holds a special significance as it is believed to be the place where Buddha gave the first Kalachakra Initiation.
Published: Friday, 6 January, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama Visits Nagarjuna Sagar
Amaravati, 4 January 2006 (www.phayul.com) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Nagarjuna Sagar yesterday. Buddhists believe that Nagarjuna, one of eight great scholars better known as gen druk chok nyi or six ornaments and two excellent ones, had spent some important years of his life at Nagarjuna Sagar.
Published: Wednesday, 4 January, 2006
H.H. the Dalai Lama to Address the Inauguration of Holy Relic Gallery
Hyderabad, 2 January 2006 (www.tibet.net) - His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Address the Inauguration of the Holy Relic Gallery in Andhra Pradesh State Museum, Hyderabad.
Published: Monday, 2 January, 2006
