Dalai Lama

Author Robert Thurman, father of actress Uma Thurman, has died at the age of 84. On Tuesday, officials from Tibet House US announced that the Buddhist academic had passed away in Woodstock, New York. A cause of death wasn't disclosed. "We are deeply saddened to announce that Robert A.F. Thurman…

Last updated: 28/05 - 13:10 The ceremony took place at Namgyal Monastery on 27 May, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, senior monks and members of the Tibetan exile community. Tsering was re-elected after winning 61 percent of votes in the preliminary round of elections held across 27 countries.…

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — At a monastery in the Himalayan foothills, a teenage Buddhist lama blesses thousands. One by one, he taps bowed heads with a ritual vase and a peacock feather, sprinkling holy water for protection, purification, wisdom. He stops to smile at children who eye him with curiosity,…

This week’s photo selection includes prayers for the Dalai Lama's longevity, the 800th death anniversary of St. Francis and more...Read More

WATSONVILLE — While it is common for high school seniors to embark on a trip to cap off their K-12 schooling — usually a trek to Disneyland — Mount Madonna School’s annual trip is different. For two weeks, 10 seniors will get the ultimate cultural experience when they visit India,…

by AFP Staff Writers New Delhi (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling. The charismatic 90-year-old, who lives in exile in India, is lauded worldwide…

China slams Grammy honour for Dalai Lama, calls it political manipulation China has slammed The Recording Academy for its decision to honour Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama with Grammy Award, accusing him of being involved in separatist activities. He was given the accolade for the audioversion of his…

Indian classical music reached a rare global high at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, as sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, were honoured as composers on the Grammy-winning album Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  The album…

WORLD Asked for his reaction to the Dalai Lama winning the Grammy Award, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated China's allegation that the 90-year-old octogenarian spiritual leader is carrying out separatist activity in the name of religion. Aman Wadhwa Updated : Feb 02, 2026, 06:47 PM IST | Edited…

Home News World The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy on Sunday in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama By PTI Updated - February 02, 2026 at 03:58 PM.  The Dalai…