Dharamshala, India — The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Uzra Zeya to congratulate her on being appointed the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. His Holiness expressed the hope that she will be able to contribute significantly towards improving the situation of the Tibetan people.
US Special Coordinator for Tibet calls for direct dialogue between China and Tibet
Washington, DC — “Direct dialogue without preconditions between the government of the People's Republic of China and His Holiness the Dalai Lama or his representatives, is essential to resolve differences and achieve meaningful autonomy for Tibetans,” said the new U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya.
World religions share universal values of compassion: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, India —“ Spiritual practitioners need to be able to identify with practitioners who belong to other traditions, recognize what they have in common - ethics, avoid harm, and cultivate a warm heart and compassion. Along with patience and forgiveness, these are universal values,” said His Holiness the Dalai Lama on December 17, 2021.
US lawmakers urge President Biden to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Washington, D.C, US — “Four of the last five Presidents have hosted the Tibetan spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate in the White House. President Biden can demonstrate the importance of His Holiness’ message on the moral necessity of addressing climate change by inviting His Holiness to meet in the Oval Office to discuss their shared interests in the environment and the peaceful resolution of conflict,” said a bipartisan group of 27 U.S. House lawmakers in a letter to President Biden.
No more genocide games: Tibet activists chain themselves with Olympic rings in front of IOC headquarters
Lausanne, Switzerland — As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) gathered at its headquarters for the annual Olympic Summit, a dozen members of Tibetan Youth Association of Europe (TYAE) and Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) staged a peaceful sit-in and drop a banner at the Olympic building. They called for a global boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics because China is committing crimes against Tibetans, Uighurs, Hong Kongers and Southern Mongolians.
The oneness concept of seven billion humans can develop a peaceful world: Dalai Lama
Dharamshala, India — “We can develop a peaceful world with the concept of oneness of seven billion human beings. The peaceful world does not come from the Sky, but each individual of seven billion human beings, needs to build a peaceful world through warm-heartedness and recognise the seven billion human beings as our brothers and sisters," said His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates New German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Dharamshala, India — His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, congratulated Olaf Scholz on his swearing-in as the new Chancellor of Germany. He also wished the new Chancellor every success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Germany.