Dharamshala — Gold Mercrury International presented the Gold Mercury Award 2025 to His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, on March 31, 2025, Dharashala, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace, compassion, non-violence, wisdom culture and environmental stewardship. It says, "In an era of rising conflict, division, and environmental crisis, the timeless wisdom of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is more urgent than ever."
A total of 26 members from the USA, Belgium, Italy, UK and India came to Dharamshala led by Nicolas De Santis, President of Gold Mercury International to present the Gold Mercury Award 2025 to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Nicolas De Santis, presented the Gold Mercury Award 2025 to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala, India, on March 31, 2025, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace, compassion, non-violence, wisdom culture and environmental stewardship.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his gratitude for the award and said that our life begins in the mother's womb, we have already acquired compassion and affection, without the mother's affection, we cannot survive. As soon as we are born, the mother gives us the most attention, and we ourselves also have feelings for her. Our feeling for our mother should extend to all sentient beings, then it is possible to create a peaceful world, it makes no sense to say they are our enemy, we are all brothers and sisters.
Nicolas De Santis said, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama is a symbol of peace and remains a symbol of peace, he represent non-violent in a violent world. We presented our the Gold Mercury Award 2025, an award that recognises his life's work for compassion, for the protection of the environment and for promotion the importance of the Tibetan plateau, which is the third pole of the world and which we need to protect it for humanity. Today, it is Gold Mercury International's proudest moment to present the Gold Mercury Award to His Holiness the Dalai Lama."
"His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama’s profound Buddhist commitment to non-violence, compassion, a culture of wisdom, and the environment has transformed our global consciousness. In this milestone year of his 90th birthday, we recognise his extraordinary efforts to contribute to earth creating a planetary culture of peace, non-violence, and environmental responsibility. His message of peace, compassion, human dignity, and environmental stewardship is more vital than ever in guiding humanity towards a sustainable future," said Nicolas De Santis.
"Peace, compassion and sustainability are inseparable. His Holiness has spent his life advocating for harmony—not only among people and nations but also between humanity and the natural world. His leadership and wisdom will continue to light the path forward for generations to come," said Nicolas De Santis.
Gold Mercury International established in 1961, recognising extraordinary individuals and organisations that advance global governance, sustainability, and Visionary Governance. Previous recipients include global heads of state, US Presidents, Heads of International Organisations, scientists, artists, business and civil society leaders, and pioneering activists who have shaped the course of history in diverse global areas.
"This award for the 14th Dalai Lama reaffirms Gold Mercury International’s commitment to promoting a planetary culture of peace and sustainability, in alignment with its vision of a more ethical, responsible, and forward-thinking global society," Gold Mercury International stated.
Gold Mercury International has announced that it will present the prestigious Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Visionary Governance 2025 to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on March 10, 2025, the Tibetan Uprising Day, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace, non-violence, ethical leadership, wisdom culture and environmental stewardship.
In their statement, it stated, " Gold Mercury International is privileged to bestow the Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Visionary Governance upon His Holiness, Tenzyn Giatso, the 14th Dalai Lama. This honour comes in a historic year as His Holiness marks his 90th birthday, celebrating a lifetime of unwavering commitment to peace, reconciliation, interfaith dialogue, a culture of wisdom and the protection of our planet."
"Amid rising global uncertainties in security, peaceful relations, and environmental sustainability, his teachings continue to inspire individuals, communities, and leaders to build a more just, peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world. His Holiness is a continuous champion for the protection of the rights of the Tibetan people using non-violent means following in the footsteps of Mahatma Ghandi," it added.
