14th Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibet since 1940
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| 2025 | Scheduled publication of 'Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle With China for My Land and My People'. |
| 2025 | Scheduled publication of 'Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle With China for My Land and My People'. |
| April 2023 | The aforementioned video resurfaced, leading to widespread condemnation of the Dalai Lama's conduct, which many labeled as 'inappropriate' and 'scandalous.' In response, his office issued a statement offering apologies for any hurt caused and emphasizing that the Dalai Lama often engages in innocent teasing. |
| April 2023 | The aforementioned video resurfaced, leading to widespread condemnation of the Dalai Lama's conduct, which many labeled as 'inappropriate' and 'scandalous.' In response, his office issued a statement offering apologies for any hurt caused and emphasizing that the Dalai Lama often engages in innocent teasing. |
| February 2023 | In a video recorded at his temple in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing a young boy on the lips and requesting that the child 'suck my tongue.' This interaction occurred in front of nearly 100 students, including the boy's mother. |
| February 2023 | In a video recorded at his temple in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India, the Dalai Lama was seen kissing a young boy on the lips and requesting that the child 'suck my tongue.' This interaction occurred in front of nearly 100 students, including the boy's mother. |
| 2021 | It was revealed that members of the Dalai Lama's inner circle were targeted with spyware as part of the Pegasus project, with strong indications that the Indian government was involved. |
| 2021 | It was revealed that members of the Dalai Lama's inner circle were targeted with spyware as part of the Pegasus project, with strong indications that the Indian government was involved. |
| December 2021 | In December, the Dalai Lama reiterated his view that India serves as a role model for religious harmony in the world. |
| December 2021 | In December, the Dalai Lama reiterated his view that India serves as a role model for religious harmony in the world. |
| 2020 | In a statement for Time magazine, the Dalai Lama addressed the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for a response grounded in compassion, empirical science, prayer, and the bravery of healthcare workers. He highlighted the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of compassionate actions during the crisis. |
| 2020 | The Dalai Lama reiterated his non-support for Tibetan independence and expressed his hope to visit China as a Nobel Prize winner, advocating for a concept of a 'republic' within the People's Republic of China. |
| 2020 | In a statement for Time magazine, the Dalai Lama addressed the COVID-19 pandemic, advocating for a response grounded in compassion, empirical science, prayer, and the bravery of healthcare workers. He highlighted the interconnectedness of humanity and the importance of compassionate actions during the crisis. |
| 2020 | The Dalai Lama reiterated his non-support for Tibetan independence and expressed his hope to visit China as a Nobel Prize winner, advocating for a concept of a 'republic' within the People's Republic of China. |
| July 6 2020 | The 14th Dalai Lama released a studio album titled 'Inner World' under the label Khandro. |
| July 6 2020 | The 14th Dalai Lama released a studio album titled 'Inner World' under the label Khandro. |
| 2019 | Chinese hackers posing as reporters from various organizations targeted the private office of the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan representatives. |
| 2019 | Emory University's Center for Contemplative Sciences and Compassion-Based Ethics launched the SEE Learning program in New Delhi, India, in partnership with The Dalai Lama Trust and the Vana Foundation, aimed at developing ethical reasoning and compassion in education. |
| 2019 | Following the passage of a US law denying visas to Chinese officials restricting foreign access to Tibet, the US Ambassador to China encouraged substantive dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. |
| 2019 | The 14th Dalai Lama stated that if a female Dalai Lama comes, she should be more attractive. |
| 2019 | When addressing attacks on minority communities in India, including a recent incident against a Muslim family in Gurgaon, the Dalai Lama remarked that such actions do not represent the whole nation. |
| 2019 | The Dalai Lama fully sponsored the first-ever 'Celebrating Diversity in the Muslim World' conference in New Delhi. |
| 2019 | The 14th Dalai Lama stated that if a female Dalai Lama comes, she should be more attractive. |
| 2019 | When addressing attacks on minority communities in India, including a recent incident against a Muslim family in Gurgaon, the Dalai Lama remarked that such actions do not represent the whole nation. |
| 2019 | Emory University's Center for Contemplative Sciences and Compassion-Based Ethics launched the SEE Learning program in New Delhi, India, in partnership with The Dalai Lama Trust and the Vana Foundation, aimed at developing ethical reasoning and compassion in education. |
| 2019 | The Dalai Lama fully sponsored the first-ever 'Celebrating Diversity in the Muslim World' conference in New Delhi. |
| 2019 | Chinese hackers posing as reporters from various organizations targeted the private office of the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan representatives. |
| 2019 | Following the passage of a US law denying visas to Chinese officials restricting foreign access to Tibet, the US Ambassador to China encouraged substantive dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama or his representatives. |
| October 2019 | The 14th Dalai Lama expressed that the reincarnation system should end due to its feudal origins. |
| October 2019 | In October, the Dalai Lama commented on India–Pakistan relations, highlighting the differences in speeches made by the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers at the UN and advocating for a realistic approach from Pakistani leaders. |
| October 2019 | The 14th Dalai Lama expressed that the reincarnation system should end due to its feudal origins. |
| October 2019 | In October, the Dalai Lama commented on India–Pakistan relations, highlighting the differences in speeches made by the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers at the UN and advocating for a realistic approach from Pakistani leaders. |
| December 2018 | The Dalai Lama stated that Muslim countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Syria should learn about religion from India in order to promote peace in the world. |
| December 2018 | The Dalai Lama stated that Muslim countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Syria should learn about religion from India in order to promote peace in the world. |
| September 2018 | At a conference in Malmö, Sweden, the Dalai Lama stated that 'Europe belongs to the Europeans,' while also asserting that Europe has a moral responsibility to help refugees facing life-threatening situations. |
| September 2018 | At a conference in Malmö, Sweden, the Dalai Lama stated that 'Europe belongs to the Europeans,' while also asserting that Europe has a moral responsibility to help refugees facing life-threatening situations. |
| April 2018 | In April 2018, the Dalai Lama confirmed claims made by the Chinese government regarding Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, stating that he had learned from 'reliable sources' that the Panchen Lama he had recognized was alive and receiving normal education. |
| April 2018 | In April 2018, the Dalai Lama confirmed claims made by the Chinese government regarding Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, stating that he had learned from 'reliable sources' that the Panchen Lama he had recognized was alive and receiving normal education. |
| 2017 | Following the death of Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, the Dalai Lama expressed his deep sadness and asserted that Liu's efforts for freedom would eventually bear fruit. |
| 2017 | In a speech at Kolkata, the Dalai Lama expressed that Tibetans wanted to remain with China and did not desire independence, acknowledging significant changes in China. |
| 2017 | Following the death of Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo, the Dalai Lama expressed his deep sadness and asserted that Liu's efforts for freedom would eventually bear fruit. |
| 2017 | In a speech at Kolkata, the Dalai Lama expressed that Tibetans wanted to remain with China and did not desire independence, acknowledging significant changes in China. |
| March 5 2017 | The Dalai Lama appeared in an episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight, where he was interviewed by John Oliver about Tibetan sovereignty and self-immolations. |
| March 5 2017 | The Dalai Lama appeared in an episode of HBO's Last Week Tonight, where he was interviewed by John Oliver about Tibetan sovereignty and self-immolations. |
| 2016 | Indian citizens and political figures demanded that the Dalai Lama be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour. |
| 2016 | The Dalai Lama spoke to German reporters, expressing his belief that there are 'too many' refugees in Europe and emphasizing that 'Germany is Germany' and cannot become an Arab country. |
| 2016 | During a compassion conference in Indiana, the Dalai Lama was seen touching Lady Gaga's leg while appearing to pay little attention to the speaker, leading to controversy when the video resurfaced in 2023. |
| 2016 | The Dalai Lama reiterated his position on Dorje Shugden, stating that he encouraged people not to practice it, but clarified that he had not imposed a ban or discrimination against Shugden worshippers. The International Shugden Community disbanded the same year. |
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