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Tibetan spiritual leader expresses hope of returning to Tibet

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 22: The foremost Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, on Thursday reiterated his hope of one day being able to return to Tibet, while addressing devotees during an audience at his residence in...

China and Pakistan mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties weeks after revealing Operation Sindoor tie up against India

(TibetanReview.net, May22’26) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari on May 21 exchanged congratulatory messages on the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, reported China’s official Xinhua news agency May 21. Earlier, on May 7,...

'History made on Mount Everest': ITBP's all-woman expedition successful summit makes India proud

The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force (ITBP) has completed its first-ever All-Women International Expedition successfully to Mt Everest. With the first summit at 6:52 am on May 21, a 14-memeber team, including 11 women climbers, and 3 technical and support...

First-Ever Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism Held in Dharamsala

By Tenzin Chokyi DHARAMSALA, 22 MAY: An inaugural two-day conference on women’s empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism was held at the

Sikyong Penpa Tsering Calls for Strategic Youth Engagement at First YES+ Stakeholder Conference

Dharamshala: On 21 May 2026, Sikyong Penpa Tsering inaugurated the two-day YES+ Stakeholder Conference organised by the Youth Empowerment Section (YES+) under the Department of Home, Central Tibetan Administration, at the Administration Training and Welfare Society Centre in Dharamshala....

China presents ‘proof’ Tibetan kids are taught their language, culture

(TibetanReview.net, May21’26) – Claiming that “voices in the West” have for years been accusing the Chinese government of “erasing the Tibetan language and culture”, China’s official media outlet news.cgtn.com has presented “proof” of what it claims is the “reality”...

Two-Day Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism Concludes; Sikyong Addresses Closing Ceremony

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering attended the closing ceremony of the two-day conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism held at the auditorium of the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives in Dharamshala, in his capacity as the incumbent Kalon...

Dalai Lama's Secretary Tenzin Taklha Honored With Prestigious Thiksey Medal

Tenzin Taklha, the Dalai Lama's secretary, received the prestigious Thiksey Medal for his lifelong service during the 9th Thiksey Rinpoche's 84th birthday.

Belgium-based Tibetan group organises workshop on Tibet awareness

The Belgium-based Regional Global Tibetan People's Movement for the Middle Way Approach recently organised its fifth workshop for Tibetan youths in Belgium. As reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the event witnessed the participation of 57 attendees and...

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Attends Offering of Long-life Prayers by Dokham Chushi Gangdruk and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association

– dalailama.com Thekchen Chöling, Dharamshala: This morning, when His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the gate to his residence, on his way to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple, he was greeted by the President of the Himalayan Buddhist...

Tibet’s thawing lakes seen to accelerate greenhouse gas release

(TibetanReview.net, May20’26) – Lakes on the Tibetan Plateau have once been stable carbon sinks, preventing global warming gas from escaping to the atmosphere to destroy the ozone layer there. But now, due to climate warming, these lakes are undergoing...

Dalai Lama’s long-time secretary Tenzin Taklha honoured with Thiksey Medal 

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 20: Tenzin Namdhak Taklha, long-time senior aide and private secretary to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, was honoured with the prestigious Thiksey Medal Award on Wednesday in recognition of his decades-long service to the...

The Quiet Guardian: Tenzin Taklha Recognised for Decades of Service

A rare public recognition for one of the most trusted and discreet figures in the service of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet London, 20 May 2026 – In a rare public recognition of a life spent...

China Imposes Strict Security on Tibetan Monastery During Saga Dawa

Chinese authorities imposed strict security at Ösel Thegchok Monastery during Saga Dawa, following the recent disappearance of Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche.

Dalai Lama attends long life prayer ceremony at Tsuglagkhang Temple in Dharamsala

Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on Wednesday, attended a long life prayer ceremony offered by the Central Dokham Chushi Gangdrug and Himalayan Buddhist Cultural Association at the Main Tibetan temple, drawing thousands of devotees from around the...

Chinese Restrictions Tightened at Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche’s Monastery During Saga Dawa

Months after arbitrary detention of Tibetan spiritual leader and educator Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche, Chinese authorities have tightened restrictions at his monastery in occupied Tibet as Saga Dawa, the holiest month in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar, is underway, having...

US Demands China Release Panchen Lama 31 Years After Disappearance

The US State Department officially demands that China release the Panchen Lama, a top Tibetan religious leader who was abducted thirty-one years ago.

Tibetan and East Turkistan Groups Seek US Support for Independence

Tibetan and East Turkistan advocacy groups held a joint congressional campaign to urge the United States to support their independence movements from China.

Trump’s Human Rights Silence On China Marks Sharp Shift In US Diplomacy

WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald Trump’s apparent reluctance to raise human rights concerns during his latest engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping marks a significant departure from past American diplomacy toward China, according to a report by The Guardian....

EU presses Nepal to address the rights of undocumented Tibetan refugees

Tenzin Nyidon  DHARAMSHALA, May 19: The European Union has formally urged the Government of Nepal to address the longstanding humanitarian and administrative challenges faced by undocumented Tibetan refugees in the country, according to an official communication from the European...

US urges China to release top Tibetan religious figure it abducted, disappeared 31 years ago

(TibetanReview.net, May19’26) – The US State Department on May 18 called on China to release a top Tibetan religious leader it abducted with his family 31 years ago for the crime of having been recognized as the reincarnation of...

Poor State Oracle Nechung: stuck with a hostile neighbour

OPINION Norbu Tsering* presents his take on what he sees as the Nechung-bashing monk members of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile and their alleged dominance of the parliament sessions. ‘Love thy neighbour’ being traditionally a Christian exhortation does not...

HRW urges China to reveal whereabouts of 11th Panchen Lama missing for 30 years

According to the HRW report, the Panchen Lama and Dalai Lama have historically played crucial roles in recognising each other's reincarnated successors. With the current Dalai Lama set to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 6, concerns regarding his...

EU Raises Tibetan Refugee Documentation Issue with Nepal Ahead of Joint Talks

The European External Action Service (EEAS) has urged the government of Nepal to consider issuing Personal Account Number (PAN) cards to undocumented Tibetan refugees, and said the matter will be raised at the next EU–Nepal Joint Commission meeting scheduled...

US calls on China to release Panchen Lama

Washington: The United States has called on China to immediately release the Panchen Lama, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most important spiritual figures, marking 31 years since his disappearance at the age of six. In a statement, State Department spokesperson...