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Zurich — His Eminence the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, head of the Karma Kagyud tradition, met His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Zurich on August 25, 2024. Karmapa Rinpoche urged him to rest more and His Holiness indicated that he would live to the age of 110. Tibetans were thrilled to see their most beloved lamas reunited after seven years, and social media circulated photos of them together. 

New York — Students for a Free Tibet presented the 2024 Lhakar Award for Resistance to the peaceful Tibetan protesters of Dege, for their resistance to the Chinese authorities' construction of a mega-dam in their place, the 2024 Lhakar Award for Dedication, awarded to Tibetan activist Thupten Chonyi for his long-standing efforts in support of Tibetan freedom, and the 2024 Lhakar Award to Tsela Zoksang, for her brave activism in support of Tibet, particularly during Chinese President Xi's visit to the United States and France this year.

Zurich — The Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein offered a long life prayer to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday and His Holiness said, "We have found this precious human life, and we should cultivate kindness and a good heart to make our lives meaningful. The awakening mind of bodhichitta brings us peace of mind and subdues our destructive emotions. It creates a restful state of mind."

Dharamshala — The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) today commemorates the 64th anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day in Dharamshala and calls on the Chinese government to immediately end its brutal policies aimed at destroying Tibetan religion, culture and identity in Tibet.

Dharamshala — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama arrived in Dharamshala today morning, after undergoing successful knee surgery in the United States and spending two months convalescing. His Holiness was warmly welcomed by Tibetans, Indians and well-wishers who lined the streets from the airport to his residence at Mcleod Ganji. People wore their best robes and held khata (white scarves), flowers and incense as they greeted His Holiness with joyful smiles.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan Writers Abroad PEN Centre celebrated its 25th anniversary in Dharamshala and the centre presented a literary award to Kyabje Kirti Rinpoche for writing over 140 books, particularly in the field of literature, his books having an influence both in Tibet and in exile, his books having been banned by the Chinese government in Tibet. 

Dharamshala — Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, has written letters to Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang and Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu congratulating them on their decisive victory in the recent State Assembly elections.

Yet another peaceful protest, attended by about a hundred Tibetans, was held on March 23, 2024, at Martin Place in the Sydney metropolitan area, to condemn the severe crackdown by the Chinese government on Tibetans in Derge, Kham Province of Tibet.

Canberra – Australian Tibetans and supporters including politicians and activists rallied outside the Chinese Embassy, urging the Australian government not to overlook the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibet. They reiterated their strong message that the Tibetan struggle remains vibrant and will persist until Tibet achieves freedom.

New York — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, wrote to Pinarayi Vijayan, the Chief Minister of Kerala, to express his sadness about the loss of life, injuries, devastation of property, and the general hardship so many people are facing as a result of massive landslides in the Wayanad region of Kerala and he offered donation towards the relief and rescue efforts in the State.

Dharamshala, India — His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on Tuesday expressed condolences to families of those who lost their lives due to heavy rain in Bihar State.

Taipei — On the occasion of the 25th year enforced disappearance of 11th Panchen Lama, Gendun Choekyi Nyima, the Tibetan Community Association in Taiwan through peace protest demanded China to swiftly release the 11th Panchen Lama.

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