November 12, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamshala, HP, India - Following her swearing-in His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Catherine Connolly to congratulate her on election as President of Ireland. “Your many years’ experience in public service will serve you well in these trying times when the world is confronting immense challenges.” he wrote. “In addition to your election crowning your personal achievements, I am pleased to note that your country has once more elected a woman President.”
November 11, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamshala, HP, India - The courtyard of the Thekchen Chöling Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple here, was decorated with rich garlands of flowers today. From the gate to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s residence to his throne on the veranda below the temple lay a red carpet decorated with auspicious symbols.
October 31, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - There was a crisp autumn chill to the air and a clear blue sky overhead when His Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the gate to his residence this morning. Representatives of the Dhanglob community, the organizers of today’s Long-Life ceremony, were there to greet him and lead the way to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple.
October 22, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Sanae Takaichi to congratulate her on her election as Prime Minister of Japan. “No doubt your several decades of public service will serve you well in leading Japan at this crucial point in your country’s history when the world is facing great challenges,” he wrote.
October 17, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - The thirty-ninth Mind & Life Dialogue took place in Dharamsala this week. More than 120 scientists, scholars, contemplative practitioners, business leaders, policy makers and others gathered in the Dalai Lama Library and Archive building below His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s residence.
October 11, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Maria Corina Machado to congratulate her on being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her resolute efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her determination to achieve a peaceful, equitable society.
October 8, 2025
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - After several days of incessant rain, this morning the snow-cloaked mountains behind Dharamsala sparkled in the sunlight. Representatives of organizations offering prayers for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life escorted him from the gate to his residence to the Tsuglagkhang, the Main Tibetan Temple.
