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Global prayer for peace echoes across Bhutan
News, Jitsiree Thongnoi, Published on 11/11/2025
» Buddhist devotees from near and far have gathered in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, for the Global Peace Prayer Festival, from Nov 4-19.
Dalai Lama turns 90 and vows to keep defying China for years
Reuters, Published on 06/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA, India - The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turned 90 on Sunday after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after dying.
India backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
Reuters, Published on 04/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA - A senior Indian minister has said that only the Dalai Lama and the organisation he has set up have the authority to identify his successor as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, in a rare comment contradicting rival China's long-held position.
How will the Dalai Lama's successor be chosen?
Reuters, Published on 02/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA — The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons.
China's Tibetan Buddhists urged to obey reincarnation rules
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/09/2024
» Senior Buddhist figures in China have emphasised the importance of government approval in the recognition of reincarnated Tibetan religious leaders, at a meeting this week less than a year before the Dalai Lama is expected to announce his succession plan.
Dalai Lama dismisses health rumours
Reuters, Published on 06/07/2024
» NEW DELHI - The Dalai Lama said on Saturday he is recovering from a knee surgery and feels “physically fit”, brushing aside rumours of ill health on his 89th birthday.
Pope to lead interfaith dialogue in Mongolia
AFP, Published on 03/09/2023
» ULAANBAATAR - Pope Francis will show support for interfaith dialogue Sunday during his final full day in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, a visit that has seen him seek to build bridges with China.
Pope offers gesture to China while in Mongolia
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia: Pope Francis appeared to seek to reassure China on Saturday, using a gathering of Catholic missionaries in Mongolia to state that governments had “nothing to fear” from the Catholic Church.
Swiss govt aids man arrested in Myanmar over film 'harming Buddhism'
Published on 20/08/2023
» Switzerland said Saturday its diplomats are in touch with local authorities over the arrest of a Swiss man in Myanmar, who faces accusations of harming the "dignity" of Buddhism.
Phony claims swirl around Sri Lanka's holiest tree
AFP, Published on 02/06/2023
» ANURADHAPURA (SRI LANKA) - When social media was inundated with rumours that Sri Lanka's holiest tree was being harmed by 5G mobile signals, Colombo's cash-strapped government pulled out all the stops.