Tibet news
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Tulku Ugen Topgyal Apologizes, Withdraws His Controversial Statement
The recent complaint raised by Tulku Ugen Topgyal against online teachings by Buddhist spiritual leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama created a huge controversy. Following strong condemnation by many individuals as well as institutions, the Tulku has on Saturday written a letter of apology and withdrawn his statement.
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Coronavirus: 30 New Cases and 1 Death in Tibetan Abroad
In an update to the Coronavirus infection in exile Tibetan communities, 30 new cases of infection and 1 new death are reported from those living outside India, Nepal and Bhutan. This brings the total number of cases to 214 with 9 deaths in the exile Tibetan community. With only report 1 report of death from…
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Kalon Karma Gelek Apologizes and Willing to Resign if Needed
The Kalon of Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration on Thursday issued an apology for his statement on Tulku Ugen Topgyal. In the unsettling controversy over the remark made by Tulku Ugen Topgyal, this is the third statement issued in the regard by Kalon, Yuthok Karma Gelek. He has apologized for his earlier…
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Kashag Rebukes Senior Lama’s Remark Against Dalai Lama’s Virtual Teachings
In the recent uproar over a remark by a senior Tibetan lama against His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s virtual teachings, Kashag, the cabinet of Central Tibetan Administration, issued a statement condemning the remark. The senior lama accused the virtual teachings being carried out by Tibetan spiritual masters as a sign of degrading religious values.
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Tibetan Nun Enters Rare Meditative State After Passing Away in India
In a rare development, a Tibetan Buddhist nun has entered a meditative state after passing away in India. The state of ‘Thukdam’ as called in Tibetan is a rare meditative state only very learned spiritual masters enter on their death. The report by the Department of Religion and Culture, Central Tibetan Administration explained the rare…
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Bill to Recognise Tibetan Independence Introduced in US Congress
A bill to recognise Tibetan independence has been introduced in the US Congress in the latest developments. According to the proposed bill, the head of the state or the president will be authorised to recognise the independence of Tibet from the People’s Republic of China. This is a very strong effort from the US law…
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184 Cases of Coronavirus Infection, 8 Deaths in Exile Tibetans
As per the latest updates, there is a total of 184 cases of coronavirus infections in the exile Tibetan community. The Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamshala on Thursday published the latest update on Coronavirus infection in Tibetan communities. It is also reported that out of 184 cases, 8 of them have succumbed to the infection.
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CTA to Distribute Rs.10 Million Corona Relief Fund Among Tibetan Refugees
Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) in Dharamshala is set to distribute 10 million rupees corona relief fund among Tibetan refugees. Following the outbreak of coronavirus from Wuhan, China, the whole came to a halt, resulting to a distressful livelihood. India entered into a state of complete lock down since the later part of March this year.…
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China Says Panchen Lama Living Normal Life, Has a Job
China has been recently pressed by the world on the whereabouts of Tibet’s Panchen Lama. The Chinese spokesperson on Tuesday informed the world that the Panchen Lama is now a college graduate with a stable job. During this coronavirus outbreak, China has been met with serious criticism from many countries.
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First Tibetan Origin Commissioner Completes Term at USCIRF
The first Tibetan origin Commissioner at the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on May 14 this year. The commissioner is the first ever Tibetan American to hold the post and he has served for two terms since 2016. The Commission has nine commissioners appointed and their terms will be expiring this May.