Why are some of Mongolia’s lakes called 'seas'? Here’s the likely reasonMongolia's landlocked geography might seem at odds with its large lakes often called "sea." This naming stems from the Mongolian word 'dala...
14 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Tibet-in-exile government leader sworn inThe spiritual leader of Tibetans in exile, the Dalai Lama, attended the swearing-in ceremony for Penpa Tsering's second term as the elected...
27 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Exiled Tibetans to elect government in vote condemned by ChinaTibetans living outside China are voting for their government-in-exile. This election holds great importance as they face a future without ...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Dalai Lama lays foundation stone of Chokhang Vihara in LehThe Dalai Lama marked a significant moment for Ladakh's Buddhist community by laying the foundation stone of the Chokhang Vihara in Leh. Ea...
03 Aug, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
A tiny town in India's Himalayas buzzes with activity to celebrate Dalai Lama's 90th birthdayThousands of Tibetan Buddhists gathered in Dharamshala, India, to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama, who has lived i...
06 Jul, 2025, 12.36 PM IST
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequentialThe Dalai Lama, revered as a god-king by Tibetan Buddhists, has declared that his office will oversee the selection of his successor, adher...
04 Jul, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
India backs Dalai Lama on succession, snubs China’s interferenceMinority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday stated that only the Dalai Lama and the established religious institution have the autho...
03 Jul, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
India's historical connection to Buddhism goes back two millenniaIndia, the place of origin of Buddhism, has a close spiritual connection to the faith. Scholars and priests travelled throughout far-off na...
17 Sep, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
Scores of Buddhists gather in support of Dalai Lama in ShimlaTibetan and Himalayan Buddhist Associations have organised a peace rally in support of the Dalai Lama. The spiritual leader has been widely...
23 Apr, 2023, 07.51 AM IST
Dalai Lama to visit Sikkim fron Oct 28-Nov 1This will be the 86-year-old Buddhist spiritual head's sixth visit to the state, which till 1975 was a Buddhist monarchy and had a close cu...
14 Sep, 2022, 07.43 PM IST
All top Tibetan monks should be certified by government: ChinaChina said all the 358 top Tibetan Buddhist monks revered as 'Living Buddhas' should be certified by the government as it commemorated the ...
08 Dec, 2015, 09.14 PM IST
Tibetan-Americans to celebrate 80th birthday of the Dalai LamaThe small Tibetan community in the US is planning to celebrate the 80th birthday of their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in a grand ceremo...
05 Jul, 2015, 11.03 AM IST
China lauds Sri Lanka for not permitting Dalai Lama's visit"Sri Lanka is friendly neighbour of China and Sri Lankan side respects and understand relevant concerns of China on this issue."
03 Apr, 2015, 03.32 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping accepts role of Buddhism in their culture: Dalai LamaChinese President Xi Jinping's open admission of Tibet playing an important role in China's culture, the Dalai Lama said.
22 Sep, 2014, 06.06 PM IST
World class 'Buddha temple' at Dev-ni-Mori: Narendra ModiA world class 'Buddha Temple' will be built at Dev-ni-Mori in Gujarat, a state rich in Buddhist relics and heritage, Chief Minister Narendr...
20 Feb, 2013, 10.09 PM IST
- China projects 'Panchen Lama' at parliament meet
China today prominently projected Panchen Lama, its purported alternative to the Dalai Lama, during the inaugural session of the annual mee...
03 Mar, 2012, 09.14 PM IST