Dalai Lama Receives First Grammy at 90, Sparking Anger from Chinese Communists
Tibetan Leader Dalai Lama Wins Grammy for Audiobook On Sunday night, the Dalai Lama received a Grammy for his audiobook, which shares his reflections. While spiritual leaders and the Tibetan community viewed this accolade as a recognition of their oppressed culture and religion, the Chinese Communist Party expressed strong disapproval, cautioning the awarding body against […]
Richard Gere questions whether the Dalai Lama can influence Trump’s effect on America
Richard Gere Comments on Trump and the Dalai Lama Actor Richard Gere recently expressed doubt that even the Dalai Lama could sway President Donald Trump, despite the “amazing” impact he’s had on the United States. Gere, known for his role in “Pretty Woman,” spoke about this during a discussion about his new documentary, “Wisdom of […]
China Maintains That Communists Will Decide Successor After Dalai Lama Claims He Will Guide His Rebirth
On Wednesday, China issued a statement criticizing the declaration from the Dalai Lama through the China Tibetology Research Centre. The current Dalai Lama, who is approaching his 90th birthday on July 6, confirmed in a letter that the tradition of the Dalai Lama should persist after his passing. As the leader of Tibetan Buddhism, he […]
Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’ | Dalai Lama
The successor to the Dalai Lama will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book that it raises the stakes of the conflict with Beijing over the control of the Himalayas, which it fled over 60 years ago. Tibetans around the world hope that the Dalai Lama system […]