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European Parliament passes resolution on violations of religious freedom in Tibet

By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 9, 2025 – The European Parliament has unanimously adopted a resolution denouncing China’s ongoing violations of religious freedom and human rights in Tibet, marking a rebuke against escalating repression under Chinese President Xi Jinping’s leadership....

Dalai Lama congratulates the new leader of Roman Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 9: The foremost Buddhist leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama extended his congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, expressing hope and goodwill in...

Tibetan man detained by Chinese authorities after seeking basic utilities for family

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 8: A 42-year-old Tibetan man named Kelsang has been detained by Chinese authorities after publicly appealing for access to electricity and water that his family has been denied for over nine years, according to information released...

Autonomous University of Madrid hosts seminar on renowned Tibetan filmmaker Pema Tseden’s legacy

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 8: The Autonomous University of Madrid (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid) held a seminar on Tuesday focusing on the life and works of renowned Tibetan writer and filmmaker Pema Tseden, a pioneering figure in Tibetan-language cinema...

Dalai Lama offered Tenshug by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery, Chatring and Phari communities

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, was offered a Long Life Prayer (Tenshug) on Wednesday by members of the Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery in Nepal, as well as the Chatring...

Dalai Lama congratulates Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: Tibetan leader His Holiness The Dalai Lama has extended his congratulations to Friedrich Merz on his election as Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, expressing optimism about the new leader’s ability to navigate current...

28th Shoton Festival begins in Dharamshala with 14 opera troupes

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 7: The 28th Tibetan Shoton Festival in exile opened today at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamshala, marking the beginning of a 12-day celebration of traditional Tibetan opera that will run until May...

Tibetan community in France continues protest outside Musée Guimet over erasure of ‘Tibet’ label

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 6: Members of the Tibetan community in France, alongside French supporters, continued their peaceful protest on Monday outside the Musée Guimet in Paris, condemning the museum’s removal of the term “Tibet” from the labels of...

RFA to shut down Tibetan service amid budget cuts and legal battle

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May 6: Radio Free Asia’s Tibetan Service, one of the few independent news sources available to Tibetans inside Tibet and in exile, will cease operations at the end of this month amid unprecedented budget cuts and legal...

Jewels linked to Buddha’s relic to be auctioned in Hong Kong

Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, May, 5: A collection of ancient jewels associated with Buddha’s remains is set for auction at Sotheby’s Hong Kong on Wednesday, igniting controversy over the ethical implications of selling items considered sacred by many Buddhists worldwide. The...