Tibet is not seeking independence from China: Dalai Lama

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:03

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today made it clear that Tibet was not seeking freedom from China but said the cultural heritage of his native land was in danger due to "some hardliner Chinese Communists".

Dalai Lama considers himself `son of India`

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 18:25

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama considers himself as the son of India and he was very happy here.

Dalai Lama for promotion of secular ethics among youths

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 21:24

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday urged spiritual leaders of all religions to remind the younger generation the importance of India`s tradition of secular ethics.

`Tibetans to decide if they need institution of Dalai Lama`

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 18:10

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday said it was for Tibetan people to decide whether the institution of the Dalai Lama will remain and whether a female will ascend to the post or not.

Buddhists observe alms-giving ritual to seek salvation in Bodh Gaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 13:37

Hundreds of Buddhist devotees thronged the famed Mahabodhi Temple here on Tuesday to observe the Kagyu Monlam Festival, in which devotees offer alms to monks in the hope of attaining salvation.

Dalai Lama hopeful of solution in Tibet

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 21:23

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed hope that a solution would be found for the problems being faced by Tibet and Tibetans from China.

Dalai Lama urges media to unleash truth about corrupt leaders

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:41

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has urged Indian media to make the nation`s citizens aware about the truth of corrupt leaders through clear and honest reporting.

14th Dalai Lama to unveil Vivekananda`s statue in Coimbatore

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 14:47

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, will unveil a white marble statue of Swami Vivekananda during his one-day visit here on January seven.

Tibetan monk sets self on fire in China: Reports

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 18:29

The monk, 43, "committed self-immolation," in Gansu province, which has a heavy ethnic Tibetan population, state-run news service Xinhua said on a social media account.

Apolitical forum candidate for LS polls raises statehood call

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 15:35

The consensual candidate for Darjeeling Dooars United Development Foundation (DDUDF) for 2014 general elections Mahendra P Lama on Sunday said he will work towards achieving statehood if elected.

Dalai Lama speaks of `sadness` at Mandela loss

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:54

The Dalai Lama on Friday spoke of his sadness at losing his friend Nelson Mandela, whom he hailed as an affectionate and principled man.

Need to reduce rich-poor inequality in India: Dalai Lama

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 22:51

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Saturday stressed upon the need to reduce the growing inequality between the rich and the poor in India and termed it as "morally" wrong.