Korean Buddhists Mourn Self-immolations in Tibet
DHARAMSHALA: In a letter of condolence sent to the Central Tibetan Administration, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism has expressed sadness and solidarity with the Tibetans on the recent cases of self-immolations in Tibet. “Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism is…
A Tibetan Sets Self on Fire in Eastern Tibet
DHARAMSHALA: A former monk from the Karma monastery has set himself on fire in Chamdo in eastern Tibet on 1 December and his condition is unknown, reports coming out of Tibet say. Tenzin Phuntsog, who is in his 40s, set…
Message of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the Global Buddhist Congregation, New Delhi, November 27 – 30, 2011
On 29th November 1956, on the occasion of the 2500th anniversary of the Buddha’s Parinirvana, I had the opportunity to meet Indian leaders and Buddhist representatives from many countries here in New Delhi. At that time I gave a detailed…
Tibetan Parliament Greets New Australian Parliament Speaker Peter Slipper
File photo of Liberal MP Peter Slipper (1st right) with members of the first Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group DHARAMSHALA: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile today sent its congratulatory message to the newly elected Australian House Speaker Peter Slipper, lauding his kind support…