March 31, 2026
I wholeheartedly endorse the powerful appeal for peace made by the Holy Father, Pope Leo, during his Palm Sunday Mass. His call for the laying down of arms and the renunciation of violence resonated profoundly with me, as it speaks to the very essence of what all major religions teach. Indeed, whether we look to Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism or any of the world's great spiritual traditions, the message is fundamentally the same: love, compassion, tolerance, and self-discipline.
March 28, 2026
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally to offer his heartfelt congratulations on her appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. “The world today faces many profound challenges,” he wrote, “and this is a time when fundamental human values are being tested. As religious leaders, I believe we bear a special responsibility to reaffirm these values and bring them to wider attention.”
March 25, 2026
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, and the yard in front of it were profusely decorated with flowers this morning as part of ceremonies to pray for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life. The occasion was attended by an estimated 4000 people. When His Holiness reached the gate to his residence, representatives of the three groups offering prayers stepped forward to greet him.
March 11, 2026
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning His Holiness the Dalai Lama attended Prayers for His Long Life offered by All India Tibet Support Groups as part of celebrations for his 90th birthday. He was welcomed at the gate to his residence by representatives of the Core Group for the Tibetan Cause—India and then walked to take his seat on the throne at the top of the temple courtyard.
February 23, 2026
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning an estimated 4000 people gathered at the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple to offer prayers for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The prayers were requested and supported by former Tibetan political prisoners who now live 15 countries around the world and members of the Lhasa Boys’ Association.
February 9, 2026
New Delhi, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Sanae Takaichi to extend his warm congratulations on her election as Prime Minister of Japan. “It is heartening to see that the people of Japan have placed their trust in your capable leadership,” he wrote. “At a time when our world faces many complex challenges, leadership grounded in compassion and a sincere concern for the well-being of others is of the utmost importance.”
February 8, 2026
Some recent media reports and social media posts concerning the “Epstein files” are attempting to link His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein. 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.
