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Dalai Lama condoles Pope’s death, the two have never met
(TibetanReview.net, Apr22’25) – The Dalai Lama has on Apr 21 expressed sadness over the death of Pope Francis, writing to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, the ambassador of the Holy See. The...
Exiled Tibetan Leadership condoles demise of Pope Francis
DHARAMSALA, 22 April: The Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Central Tibetan Administration’s President Penpa Tsering, and the Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, have all expressed heartfelt condolences to the Roman...
Arunachal: Deputy CM Inaugurates maiden Global Buddhist Conclave
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA 22 April: In a first, the government of India has organised a two-day international Buddhist conclave in Arunachal Pradesh(AP), its bordering state with China-occupied Tibet, to highlight the spread and impact of Buddhism in India’s...
Central Tibetan Administration Observes Prayer Service to Mourn the Demise of His Holiness Pope Francis
Dharamshala: Today in the evening, the leadership and staff of Central Tibetan Administration gathered at Sikyong hall to observe a prayer service to mourn the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis and pay tributes to his legacies. The late...
Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel offers condolence over the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis
Dharamshala: Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, the Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, expressed heartfelt condolences to the Roman Catholic Church and its followers upon the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis. In the condolence letter, Speaker wrote, “With most profound respect...
Sikyong Emphasises Resolving Tibet-China Conflict as Key Priority of Central Tibetan Administration During His Visit to Kamrao
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering arrived at the Kamrao Tibetan settlement on 20 April 2025, as part of his recent official visits, to a warm reception from community members led by the Tibetan Settlement Officer. Sikyong began his official programmes...
China to sanction US lawmakers, officials, NGO leaders for Hong Kong democracy support
(TibetanReview.net, Apr21’25) – China has responded to the US sanctioning of six of its officials on the mainland and Hong Kong last month by announcing Apr 21 sanctions on some US congress members, government officials as well as heads...
Tibetans incensed by China-Vietnam’s hasty cremation of detained Tibetan lama’s remains
(TibetanReview.net, Apr21’25) – As both China and Vietnam continued to remain tight-lipped over the arrest and custodial death under suspicious circumstances on Mar 29 of a highly respected fugitive Tibetan lama and the secretive and hasty cremation on Apr...
Dalai Lama in excellent health, renowned Indian surgeon confirms
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April, 21: His Holiness the Dalai Lama is in excellent health, according to renowned Indian surgeon Dr. Pradeep Chowbey who visited the Tibetan Buddhist leader at his residence on Monday. The spiritual leader, who turns 90...
Dalai Lama mourns the passing of Pope Francis
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 21: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Pope Francis, the sovereign of Vatican state, through a message that encapsulates the late pontiff’s legacy of humility...
Tibetan activists condemn hasty cremation of Buddhist leader in Vietnam under Chinese influence
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 21: Tibetan activists group in Dharamshala on Monday strongly condemned the hasty cremation of the renowned Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Vietnam without the consent of his family. They alleged that the cremation...
Dalai Lama offers condolences on Pope Francis’s passing
Dalai Lama mourns Pope Francis's death, praising his life of service; Tibetan community holds memorial at Tsuglagkhang Temple, Dharamsala.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Extends Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering penned a letter upon the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis to extend deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and its faithful around the globe on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetans worldwide....
China denies the current Dalai Lama but eyes the next
China’s attempts to undermine the institution of the Dalai Lama is a continuation of Mao Zedong’s failure in capturing the current Dalai Lama
Tibetan NGOs Condemn China for Suspicious Death and Hasty Cremation of Tulku Hungkar, Demand International Investigation
By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 21 April: A coalition of five Tibetan Political NGOs today condemned the Chinese government for the cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorjee without his family's consent and reiterated demands for an international investigation into the suspicious...
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Condoles the Demise of His Holiness Pope Francis
Dharamshala: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to The Most Reverend Leopoldo Girelli, The Apostolic Nuncio to India to express his sadness on learning that His Holiness Pope Francis has passed away. He wrote that he offered prayers...
Tibet Groups Outraged Over Secret Cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje
Tibet groups condemn secret cremation of Tulku Hungkar Dorje in Vietnam without family consent, demand international investigation into custody death.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tibetan Political NGOs Condemn Cremation of Deceased Tibetan Lama in Vietnam Without Family Consent Following his Death in Custody; Demand International Investigation Body Reportedly Cremated Before Inquiry Fueling Suspicions of Chinese Involvement in Arrest and Death...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement, Emphasises Preservation of Tibetan Culture and Language
Sataun: After his official engagements in Shimla, Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced visitation programmes in Kham Kathok Tibetan Settlement in Sataun on 19 April 2025. Upon his arrival, Sikyong was warmly welcomed by Gyasho Kyaptul Rinpoche, Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO)...
Sikyong Penpa Tsering Concludes Official Engagements in Shimla with a Public Address
Shimla: Sikyong Penpa Tsering successfully concluded his official engagements in Shimla with a public address on 18 April 2025. Prior to this, Sikyong briefly interacted with the students of Sambhota Tibetan School, Shimla, during which he introduced the historical...
Buddhaguptha Natha, the Buddha of the 16th century (1514-1610)
OPINION While it is generally believed that Buddhism had become almost extinct in India by the end of the 12th century, the fact that Buddhaguptha Natha, a Tamil Yogi who appeared like ‘Shukra’ in the sky of India’s Buddhism,...
Pro-Democracy Banners Hung in Chengdu Reflect Ongoing Public Discontent
On April 15, a protester in Chengdu hung banners calling for democracy and reform, echoing China's Sitong Bridge protest.
Tibetans outraged as China reportedly orders hasty cremation of Tibetan lama who died in its custody in Vietnam
(TibetanReview.net, Apr19’25) – China on Apr 18 night secretly and under tight security moved the body of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who died suddenly and inexplicably under the custody of its police in Vietnam late last month, to a crematorium...
Fears grow over cremation of Tibetan leader amid calls for probe
Tibetan groups urge Vietnam to halt Tulku Hungkar Dorje's cremation, demand probe into suspicious death allegedly involving Chinese agents.
Tibetans demand justice for Tulku Hungkar amid fears of cover-up and imminent cremation in Vietnam
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April, 19: Five major Tibetan NGOs led protests in Dharamshala on Friday, demanding justice for Tibetan Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje, who died under suspicious circumstances while in custody of Chinese and Vietnamese authorities in Ho Chi...




























