Dharamshala — His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his sadness about the devastating earthquake that has struck Myanmar leading to the loss of so many precious lives while many others have been injured. He writes, "I have asked the Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama to offer a donation through appropriate channels towards the rescue and relief efforts.”
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, wrote a letter of condolence on March 29, 2025, expressing his deep sorrow at the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar at 12.50pm local time on March 28, 2025, killing and injuring many people.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote, "I offer my condolences to the families of those who have lost loved ones and pray for all those in Myanmar and neighbouring countries such as Thailand who have been affected by this tragedy."
"Meanwhile, it is heartening to know that in addition to UN agencies, countries, such as India are, sending humanitarian aid to help the relief efforts in the quake zones," the nobel laureate said.
His Holiness said, "As a token of my solidarity with the people of Myanmar I have asked the Gaden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama to offer a donation through appropriate channels towards the rescue and relief efforts."
His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded his letter by praying for the victims of the earthquake.
According to reports, the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay, Sagaing, Myanmar at 12.50pm local time on March 28, 2025. More than 1,000 people were killed and 2,300 injured, and many are still missing till now. Buildings, bridges, roads and monasteries were severely destroyed. The earthquake also hit the north of Bangkok, Thailand, killing six people and injuring 26. International organisations, including the United Nations, the Red Cross and world countries, are sending rescue teams and providing assistance.
