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His Holiness the Dalai Lama waves the Tibetan National Flag during the Long Life Prayer ceremony in Zanskar
#BREAKING: Over 300 Tibetan Buddhist stupas and sacred statues of Guru Rinpoche and Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok were demolished by Chinese authorities in Drakgo, Kham, in a major cultural crackdown. The destruction has left local Tibetans devastated. #Tibet

According to @tchrd_ , Tibetan environmental activist Tsongon Tsering was released from prison on 8 July 2025 after over eight months in detention in Ngaba (Ch: Aba), Sichuan. The reason for his early release remains unclear. #Tibet #HumanRights #TsongonTsering

For decades, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has emphasized that true leadership must be rooted in love, compassion, and dialogue. In today’s global crises, we are reminded more than ever of the urgent need for these values.

Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala — His Holiness the @DalaiLama has written to Canadian PM @MarkCarney_Ego to congratulate him on his party’s election victory and thanked Canada for its continued support to the Tibetan people dalailama.com/news/congratul…
Some never-before-seen photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with President Obama at the White House, including moments inside the Oval Office — June 15, 2016.




3 days after he was recognized by the Dalai Lama, Chinese authorities kidnapped 6-year-old Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and his parents. He has not been seen since. As we approach the Panchen Lama’s 36th birthday, read our full statement: savetibet.org/ict-statement-…
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore Voice of America, saying the effort to gut the 80-year-old government-funded news service likely violated the law and Constitution politico.com/news/2025/04/2…
The Dalai Lama has praised Pope Francis for his dedication to others. theguardian.com/world/live/202…
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Apostolic Nuncio Leopoldo Girelli, offering prayers and condolences on the passing of Pope Francis. “The best tribute we can pay to him is to be warm-hearted, serving others wherever and however we can,” he wrote.

On the morning of April 21, 2025, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama granted an audience at his residence to members of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission, including Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo and Justice Commissioners Dawa Phunkyi and Labrang Phagpa Tsering.

So moved to see Samar Abu Elouf’s powerful portrait of young Mahmoud Ajjour named World Press Photo of the Year 2025. A heartbreaking yet dignified image that captures both pain and resilience. Congratulations, @samarabuelouf your work speaks volumes when words fall short.


The United States announces 245% tariffs on imports from China.

For decades, Beijing has claimed that Tibet has always been part of China. That’s totally false. My bill, the Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act, was signed into law and rejected those inaccurate claims and affirmed the State Department’s responsibility to…
#BreakingNews: On April 14, China announced visa restrictions on U.S. personnel for “bad behavior” on Tibet-related issues — a tit-for-tat move following U.S. visa curbs on Chinese officials. (Source: Reuters)
