Tibetan exiles hope for Dalai Lama's meeting with ObamaOctober 8th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The decision of US President Obama to meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama after Obama's China visit has raised hopes amongst the Tibetan exiles living in India. Obama will not be meeting the Dalai Lama during his five-day trip to the US capital.
Dalai Lama may meet Obama during US visitJuly 21st, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is all set to take up the cause of the exiles and the need to restart the dialogue process with China on Tibet's future with the Obama administration during his visit to the US in October this year. The proposed meeting with US President Barack Obama, though not officially confirmed by the Dalai Lama's office here, has already led to a stern warning by China.
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.
China, exiled Tibetans brace for dueling Dalai LamasJune 7th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - For centuries, the selection of a new Dalai Lama has been steeped in the mysticism of a bygone world. His closest aides look for divinations in a sacred lake.
Dalai Lama has "no regrets" over handling ChinaApril 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Tibet's spiritual leader-in-exile Dalai Lama has said he has "no regrets" over the way he has dealt with Beijing, even after five decade-long fruitless negotiations with China. Speaking on the 50th anniversary of his exile to India, the Dalai Lama argued that all his important policy decisions regarding China were correct.
I call myself a son of India, says Dalai LamaMarch 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Calling himself a son of India, the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of the Tibetan Buddhists, Tuesday praised the 'non-sectarian principles' of the country on the 50th anniversary of his escape from Tibet. 'The non-sectarian principles are very much alive in this country.
Tibet Government in-exile welcomes China talks, memo staysMarch 15th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Tibetan government-in-exile on Sunday welcomed China's willingness for more talks with its envoys, but reiterated the conditions outlined in its last memorandum to Beijing. "We welcome the PM's statement and at the same time what his holiness is exactly asking from the People Republic of China (PRC) authorities were in that for memorandum during the eighth round of talks which is self-explanatory.
China ready for dialogue over Tibet, says WenMarch 14th, 2009 BEIJING/DHARAMSALA - Talks between China and the Dalai Lama may continue if the Tibetan leader is 'sincere', Premier Wen Jiabao said Friday. An aide of the Dalai Lama responded that the Tibetans were 'still open to have face-to-face dialogue'.
Dalai Lama calls for a united struggle for Tibetan causeMarch 12th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has called for a united struggle against the Chinese occupation of Tibet. "Now, we are in such a state where all the people following Tibetan Buddhist traditions and Tibetans-in-exile should be united.
Leaving Tibet in 1959 was the right decision: Dalai LamaMarch 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Having lived in exile for half a century with thousands of his Tibetan followers, Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tuesday said leaving Tibet in March 1959 was the 'right decision'. Addressing the media at the Tsuglag Khang or main temple complex here on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the March 10, 1959 Tibetan uprising that was crushed by Chinese forces, forcing him to escape into India, the Dalai Lama said he did not ever think his decision was wrong.
Dalai Lama is undisputed leader, Tibetans tell ChinaMarch 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - The Tibetan cabinet-in-exile Tuesday challenged the leadership in China to test the popularity of the Dalai Lama in Tibet, saying he was the undisputed leader of all Tibetans. 'The Kashag would like to reiterate to the leadership of China that the Dalai Lama is the supreme leader and the sole spokesperson of the six million Tibetans,' the cabinet-in-exile said in a statement on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising Day.
Chinese leaders feel threatened by Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai LamaMarch 8th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Sunday accused the Communist leaders in China of being afraid of Tibetan Buddhism and intimidating Tibetans trying to preserve their culture and identity. The Dalai Lama, who generally avoids criticising top Chinese leaders despite being accused of being a 'splittist' by the Chinese, told a meeting of high lamas (monks) of all Tibetan sects at his Mcleodganj headquarters-in-exile that the Chinese leaders were 'feeling threatened by Tibetan Buddhism'.
Tibetan exiles to mark 50 years with protestsMarch 6th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - It has always been an important day in the lives of millions of Tibetans across the world - March 10. But this year it's more significant, marking the 50th anniversary of a failed uprising by Tibetans when their territory was taken over by Chinese forces.
Tibetans await Dalai Lama's address 50 years after uprisingMarch 4th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Hundreds of Tibetan Buddhist exiles will assemble in this north Indian hill town to hear their spiritual head, the Dalai Lama, deliver a crucial address March 10, the 50th anniversary of the failed Tibetan uprising. All the 43 members of the Tibetan parliament in exile and nearly 30 exiled Tibetan leaders from across the globe will attend the function in this Himachal Pradesh town.
Kalam meets Dalai Lama at his official palaceJanuary 1st, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Former Indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Friday evening met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at his official palace in Mcleodganj near here, officials of the government-in-exile said.
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