Tawang eagerly awaits Dalai Lama's visitOctober 7th, 2009 TAWANG - Residents of Tawang district in Arunachal Pradesh are thrilled over Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama's visit to the place, considered as one of the last vestiges of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism. Dalai Lama is scheduled to visit the 400-year-old monastery in November.
Dalai Lama meets US officials ahead of his visit to United States, spokesman saysSeptember 14th, 2009 Dalai Lama briefed about US approach to TibetDHARMSALA, India — A top adviser to U.S. President Barack Obama met Monday with the Dalai Lama and briefed him about the Obama administration's approach to Tibet, the Dalai Lama's office said in a statement.
Dalai Lama to visit Arunachal in NovemberSeptember 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has planned a visit to Arunachal Pradesh in the second week of November, an aide said Thursday. The Dalai Lama had to cancel his visit to the state last year after the Indian government refused to grant him permission.
Dalai Lama addressing four-day congregation in LehAugust 23rd, 2009 LEH - The Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama, is delivering religious sermons on Bodhisattva, attended by thousands of devotees at a four-day congregation here. Thousands of Buddhists monks are attending a four-day religious congregation, which commenced on Saturday.
Dalai Lama meets AdvaniJuly 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama called on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Lal Krishna Advani at his official residence here today. The visit was termed as a courtesy call.
Dalai Lama terms his stay in India as an enriching experienceJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has termed his stay in India for the past 50 years as an enriching experience. "Fifty years passed since I came to this country because of some tragedy beyond human control, beyond imagination, something very difficult.
Dalai Lama addresses Indian management studentsJune 11th, 2009 INDORE - Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has asked Indian management students to use non-violence as a tool in their work. Speaking on 'Compassion and non-violence' at a function at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) here, the Dalai Lama described India as the cradle of religious pluralism.
Dalai Lama prays for world peaceMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offered prayers at temple, mosque and synagogue here today. The Dalai Lama is in Delhi for week-long 'Thank You India' festival.
Dalai Lama lands India's support to Tibetan causeMarch 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on Monday landed the support provided by the Indian Government and public to the Tibetan cause. The Dalai Lama, who was in national capital to kick start the year-long 'Thank You India' Festival, which begins on March 31, said: We are expressing gratitude to this country.
Dalai Lama to pray for peace in IndiaMarch 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit eight places of prayer and worship in the national capital Tuesday to pray for peace in India. The Dalai Lama will go to the Gandhi Smriti, Acharya Sushil Muni Ashram, Chilla of Hazarat Nizamudin Aulia, Judah Hyam Synagogue, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Mahabodhi Society of India and Birla Mandir, a statement from the Foundation for Universal Responsibility of the Dalai Lama said.
I'll live longer for Tibetan cause: Dalai LamaMarch 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Dalai Lama Monday said here he would try to live longer for the Tibetan cause, amid concerns about the health of the 73-year-old Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader. Thanking the Tibetan community at large and hundreds of exiled Tibetans who turned up at the Tsuglag Khang or main temple in Mcleodganj near this Himachal Pradesh town for offering 'long life' prayers for him, the Dalai Lama said he hoped to live longer.
When Dalai Lama faced a 'deadly' question!March 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - 'When would you want to die?' is not the kind of question that most people would like to face. But when Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was asked this 'deadly' one Tuesday, he was hardly annoyed.
India should promote religious harmony abroad: Dalai LamaMarch 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India should take a 'more active role' in promoting religious harmony abroad, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said here Friday. 'India must take a more active role in promoting peace and religious harmony in the new world, which are heavily interdependent,' he said at the inaugural session of the India Today Conclave.
Dalai Lama admitted to hospital, dischargedFebruary 1st, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi Monday and discharged later, his aide said. 'This morning (Monday) His Holiness (the Dalai Lama) was admitted to Apollo Hospital after complaining of a mild discomfort in one of his arms,' Tenzin Taklha, a senior aide to the leader, told IANS by phone.
Dalai Lama congratulates ObamaJanuary 19th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Tuesday congratulated Barack Obama on his inauguration as the 44th President of the United States, Tibet's government-in-exile here said. 'The religious guru, on a visit to international township of Auroville near Puducherry, expressed his deep congratulations and prayers for Obama for success,' Tenzin Taklha, joint secretary at Dalai Lama's office, told IANS.