TJ editor
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Padma Shri Dr. Yeshi Dhonden Retires from Practice at the Age of 92
The Padma Shri award recipient from government of India and a former personal physician to Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dr. Yeshi Dhonden has now retired from seeing patients at the age of 92. In a circular notice published from Dr. Dhonden’s clinic, he will no longer be seeing patients due to…
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The Role of Dragons in Tibetan Culture and Faith
In Tibet, dragons are not just a mythical curiosity; they are part of Tibetan life and culture. These mythical beasts are everywhere, from the beginnings of Tibet’s history, up until today.
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Tibetans Will Never Forget India’s Safety Provided to Dalai Lama
During a recent symposium held in Indian city of Pune, a former minister of the Central Tibetan Administration has said that the Tibetans will never forget the safety provided for the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama by India. The Tibetan politician while commending India’s peaceful attributes, warned of China’s dubious tactics.
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Invite Dalai Lama to Restore Peace After Long Unrest in J&K
According to an article written by a former Indian Ambassador, the state of Jammu and Kashmir should invite the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama to restore peace there. After the horrific Pulwama terror attack, J&K has been through series of unrest over the past two months, disturbing the peace and stability of…
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China Systematically Banned US Citizens from Tibet: Report
The State Department of United States in their report to the Congress on Monday concluded that China systematically banned the US citizens from Tibet. The state department’s report to the Congress was mandated by the Reciprocal Access to Tibet act passed with bipartisan support in December last year.
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Karmapa Will Return Back to India Assures President Sangay
Amid the protracted issue over the return of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorjee to India after he left the country in 2017, the President of Central Tibetan Administration, Dr. Lobsang Sangay has assured of his return. The Karmapa has been based in the United States over the past more than one year…
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Dalai Lama Applauds New Zealand PM’s Courage & Leadership
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in a condolence letter to the New Zealand Prime Minister over the Christchurch shootings, His Holiness applauded the leader’s courage, wisdom and leadership. An Australian origin man in New Zealand undertook a massacre of people inside mosques in Christchurch.
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Indian Traders Including Patanjali Calling for Boycott of Chinese Goods
Following China’s unjust voting at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in listing one of India’s most wanted, JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, many Indian traders including Patanjali called for boycott of Chinese goods. According to recent trade stats, Indian exports to China has declined while imports have risen significantly.
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China Claims Dalai Lama Successor has to be Approved by them
Following the remarks from the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the possibility of his successor from India, China responded immediately that it will not recognize such a successor. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said at a press conference on Tuesday that the Dalai Lama successor has to be approved by it.
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Current Dalai Lama Says His Successor Could Come from India
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama during a recent interview by the Reuters explained that his successor could come from India. His Holiness explained the possibility that China would appoint a candidate for the next Dalai Lama to assert their authority over the Tibetan Buddhists.