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Shimla: Tibet Support Groups assert 14th Dalai Lama’s exclusive reincarnation authority

Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Penpa Tsering reiterated that safeguarding the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, particularly the issue of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama remains a major focus. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 08, 2026 06:28 am IST

Cluster of mystery deaths in western Bulgarian mountains confounds police

Four shell casings, two handguns and a rifle were found near the bodies, police said, and forensic experts determined that shots were fired from close range.
Updated on Feb 10, 2026 12:08 am IST

‘Political manipulation’: China slams Grammy win for Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama won in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards
Updated on Feb 02, 2026 05:15 pm IST

China aims to control Tibetans through next Dalai Lama: Sikyong

Sikyong Penpa Tsering (File)
Published on Nov 15, 2025 05:14 am IST

LG meets Thiksey Rinpoche, discusses Ladakh's development roadmap

LG meets Thiksey Rinpoche, discusses Ladakh's development roadmap
Published on Nov 08, 2025 08:17 pm IST

Himachal: 40-year lease extension for Shimla’s Jonang Monastery

A Himachal cabinet meeting underway in Shimla on Monday.
Published on Sept 16, 2025 06:30 am IST

IBC to host conference on Sunday to mark 90th birth anniversary of 14th Dalai Lama

IBC to host conference on Sunday to mark 90th birth anniversary of 14th Dalai Lama
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:30 am IST

Who is Gyaltsen Norbu, China-picked Panchen Lama?

Norbu was chosen by China as the 11th Panchen Lama in 1995, replacing the Dalai Lama's choice.
Updated on Jul 10, 2025 12:54 pm IST

Dalai Lama ‘has no authority’: China takes out ‘facts’ amid reincarnation debate

The spiritual leader, who turned 90 on Sunday, added that he will continue to live for another 30 to 40 years.
Published on Jul 07, 2025 09:21 am IST

Interference from China will never be accepted: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama. (ANI)
Published on Jul 07, 2025 05:20 am IST

Himachal CM urges Centre to explore feasibility of opening Shipki-La route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder SIngh Sukhu (File)
Updated on Jul 06, 2025 06:42 pm IST

PM Modi joins world leaders in greeting Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday

The Dalai Lama has lived in Dharamshala since he fled Tibet in 1959 to escape a Chinese military crackdown. (PTI)
Published on Jul 06, 2025 04:30 pm IST

Between renewal & rebirth: The Dalai Lama succession

The stage is set for a metaphysical standoff: One Dalai Lama born of visions, dreams, and ritual recognition; another produced by committee, installed by fiat. (AFP)
Published on Jul 05, 2025 06:55 pm IST

Dalai Lama reincarnation move checks Han expansion in Tibet

Dalai Lama will turn 90 years old on Sunday.
Updated on Jul 05, 2025 04:16 pm IST

15th Tibetan religious conference concludes in Dharamshala

Sikyong Penpa Tsering announced that the Central Tibetan Administration plans to compile these into a single publicatio. (File)
Published on Jul 05, 2025 06:52 am IST

Only Dalai Lama can decide his successor, says India

India has for long stated that the process of naming the successor is a long standing tradition that the Dalai Lama undertakes and no third party has a role to play here. (AFP)
Published on Jul 04, 2025 07:34 am IST

Dalai Lama as LGBTQ icon: Queer Buddhist sociologist explains connection

The 14th and current Dalai Lama, seen here in Paris in 1989, is considered the manifestation of Avalokitesvara, the godly being “who hears the cries of the world”.
Updated on Jul 03, 2025 01:36 pm IST

Explained: ‘Golden Urn’ at the heart of Dalai Lama succession choice row

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures in front of the flag of Tibet in this photo from 2008. He is close to 90 now, and has confirmed that he will have a successor when he dies.
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 08:59 pm IST

China on Dalai Lama: Successor must come from ‘golden urn’, needs Beijing’s nod

China says Dalai Lama’s successor requires central government approval.
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 06:33 pm IST

Institution of Dalai Lama to continue, Tibetan trust to decide successor

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks in a video broadcast at the start of the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference, a meeting of religious leaders in McLeodganj, near Dharamsala on Wednesday. Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said on July 2, that the 600-year-old institution will continue after his death, a decision that will have profound impact on his Buddhist followers. (AFP Photo)
Published on Jul 02, 2025 11:21 am IST

Dalai Lama says successor to be born out of China

Tenzin Gyatso became the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama in 1940.
Published on Jul 02, 2025 11:09 am IST

Dalai Lama says he will have successor after his death

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. (REUTERS)
Published on Jul 02, 2025 11:05 am IST

Will Dalai Lama name successor? All eyes on his 90th b’day event

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. (AP)
Published on Jul 01, 2025 07:20 am IST

Needrup Zangpo: “When people called Drukpa Kunley mad, he owned it with pride”

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Author Needrup Zangpo (Jaipur Literature Festival)
Published on May 19, 2025 03:36 pm IST

His place, in a free world

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China’s efforts to have a say in the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama are not just about asserting its control over Tibet
Published on Mar 16, 2025 07:57 pm IST

Dalai Lama says will be reborn in ‘the free world’

The Dalai Lama poses with his new book "Voice for the Voiceless" in this photograph posted on his X account on January 24, 2025. (via REUTERS)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 06:00 am IST

Dalai Lama urges followers to reject any successor chosen by China

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama’s new book, Voice for the Voiceless, was released in the US and the UK on Tuesday. (File photo)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:58 am IST

Tibetan parliament-in-exile warn against Chinese interference in Dalai Lama succession

This year the 14th Dalai Lama will attain 90 years of age and plans are underway both officially and by the Tibetan civil society to mark this occasion with grand celebrations with a year-long series of events. (REUTERS File)
Published on Mar 12, 2025 07:04 am IST

China slams Dalai Lama, says Beijing will choose his successor

China has criticised the Dalai Lama for his comments on his successor being born outside Chinese territory
Updated on Mar 11, 2025 02:17 pm IST