Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama Timeline
The Dalai Lama is the symbol of the Tibetan independence movement. Read on to learn about his life.
Dalai Lama Supports Games in China and Peaceful Protests
The Dalai Lama told reporters he has always supported the Chinese people’s desire to host the Olympics, but says peaceful protesters should also be allowed to speak up.
U.S. Awards Medal to the Dalai Lama, Angering China
The Dalai Lama was in Washington this week to receive the Congressional Gold Medal from the United States, a move guaranteed to anger China.
"Ocean of Wisdom" – Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama is a Mongolian name, which means "Ocean of Wisdom". Dalai Lamas are supposed to be manifestations of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, whose name is Chenrezig in Tibetan and Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, who reincarnate to serve the people.
Sarkozy to meet Dalai Lama - in December
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, sets December 10 as date for meeting Dalai Lama.
French politicians give Dalai Lama’s visit the cold shoulder
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, starts 12-day visit to France – no government welcome.
Brown Meets Dalai Lama for 'warm' Talks
PM's office follows up meeting at Lambeth Palace with broad statement calling for Tibet-China reconciliation
Dalai Lama Tells Mps to Do More for Tibet
Tibetan leader addresses Commons foreign affairs committee ahead of meeting with prime minister
Dalai Lama Calls for End to Anti-olympic Protests
Tibetan spiritual leader tells MPs he will accept invitation to Olympics if relations with China improve
Dalai Lama to Visit Olympics If China Talks Are Constructive
Dalai Lama makes promise on condition that peace talks are constructive, although he has not yet been invited by the Chinese
Olympic Torch Reaches Hong Kong
Envoys of the Dalai Lama arrive in Beijing today for talks following first day of the Olympic torch's domestic journey
China Ridicules Dalai Lama, Despite 'talks'
The Communist party's official mouthpiece has poured fresh scorn on the Dalai Lama
Chinese Seek Talks to Stop Tibet Protests
Dalai Lama welcomes Beijing's offer to meet his envoy, buy says he wants a serious dialog
Chinese Agree to Meet Dalai Lama's Envoys
Tibetan leader's aide says dialogu with Chinese government is a 'positive step' after weeks of personal attacks
China Claims Dalai Lama Ready to Foment Violence and Mount Suicide Attacks
Dalai Lama denies planning suicide attacks in the wake of Lhasa's violent protests
Dalai Lama Fears Village Massacres As Chinese Troops Retaliate for Protests
Dalai Lama prepared to hold talks with Chinese leaders despite fears for villagers in remote areas
Dalai Lama Willing to Meet Chinese Regime
Exiled leader says he would meet leaders in Beijing over Tibet's future but not until 'after this crisis'
Authorities in Lhasa Parade 'repentant Rioters' on Tv
Detainees face severe punishment as deterrent Dalai Lama again blamed for organizing unrest
Can the Dalai Lama Resign?
Andrew Brown: The precedent of a Dalai Lama without political authority may be the best legacy this one could leave his country
Spiritual Leader Threatens to Resign Over Conflict
Dalai Lama denies he was behind protests and urges both sides to end violence in Tibet
'He is Completely Committed to Non-violence'
The Dalai Lama's threat to resign has spread confusion among his supporters, who point out that such a step would be unprecedented
Dalai Lama Threatens to Quit Amid Chinese Accusations
Tibetan spiritual leader says he could resign as Chinese premier claims 'Dalai clique' behind violence
What Foreign Policy for Kosova?
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Dalai Lama Threatens to Resign Over Tibet Violence
Tibet's spiritual leader says he will stand down if violence spirals out of control, after the Chinese accuse him of masterminding the unrest
Younger Generation Rejects Non-violent Tradition
Frustration with the Dalai Lama's 'middle-way' policy is leading to less passive forms of protest
Rule of Terror: Dalai Lama Accuses China As Dozens Are Reported Dead
Dalai Lama accuses China of a 'rule of terror' as violent unrest spreads to at least two neighboring provinces
Martin Strel`s Amazon Swim - for Peace in the Middle East, Dalai Lama, Clean Waters, and the Rain Forest, interview – 1/2
If you risk, you are living a real life. An inspirational story of perseverance, passion, endurance. A life odyssey of a rare man, now in a book and in documentary.
Dalai Lama Challenges China - With a Referendum on Reincarnation
Exiled leader fights back at Chinese attempt to control Buddhist selection process
Finding a 'living Buddha'
According to Tibetan belief, the Dalai Lama is reincarnated when he dies. Until now, his replacement has been selected by a committee of senior monks, who look for boy babies born around the time of the lama's death
Training the Mind, Verse Seven; The Dalai Lama’s Visit to Ithaca, NY; A Mystic’s Journal: Meditation Class; October 31, 2007
A Mystic's Journal Entry: October 31, 2007. Laurie Conrad is the author of "The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants", a volume of true stories. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
The Dalai Lama and Verses on Training the Mind: A Mystic's Journal, October 10, 2007
Training the Mind, Verses Four, Five and Six: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, October 10, 2007. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
His Holiness the The Dalai Lama's Visit to Ithaca, New York: A Mystic's Journal: Meditation Class: Eight Verses on Training the Mind
Eight Verses on Training the Mind: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
Tibetan Monks in a VW and Angels in the Studio: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: September 11- October 1, 2007
The Dalai Lama's monks need a ride to their monastery. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
US Weathers Beijing's Fury As Bush Attends Ceremony With Dalai Lama
Congressional gold medal for Tibet's leader in exile· Efforts to play down event fail to placate Chinese
How an Exile Defies China
As the Olympics near, Beijing is ever more concerned to check the Dalai Lama's influence. By Isabel Hilton
Dalai Lama suggests unofficial contacts with Hamas
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader suggested Palestinians voted for Hamas in Jan. 25 elections because they were "fed up'' with their existing Fatah rulers. Special report from Vipin Agnihotri
The Dalai Lama of Tibet: An Interview with author Laurie Conrad
This passage is taken from a series of interviews with Laurie Conrad by Diana Souza, done in 2004. Conrad's new book "Realms of Light" will be published in 2005.
Lessons from the Lama
We had the Dalai Lama in Glasgow for four days and I couldn't miss that, so there I was - feeling odd - and in a big Conference Shed surrounded by thousands watching this shiny Tibetan bloke with a Tommy Cooper laugh talking a lot about happiness and suffering.
Tibetan Film 'too Dangerous to Show'
Participants risk jail and torture, say rights groups. Human rights groups are warning that a controversial documentary on Tibet could lead to the imprisonment and torture of people who were secretly filmed watching an illegal recording of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
Struggle Over Tibet's 'soul Boy'
The Panchen Lama's succession is unlikely to be resolved unless China and the Dalai Lama reconcile, writes Jonathan Watts.
Dalai Lama Eyes End to 45-year Exile
In an exclusive interview, Tibet's spiritual leader says China must allow his return without conditions. The Dalai Lama is willing to return to Tibet and end nearly half a century of exile in India if China allows him to go back to his homeland "without preconditions".
Talks with Beijing raise speculation that Dalai Lama could return to Lhasa
Negotiations between Tibet's government in exile and leaders in Beijing have prompted international speculation that the Dalai Lama may be closer to a return to his homeland.
China Meets Dalai Lama's Envoys
Secret negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama are due to resume after the arrival in Beijing last night of two senior envoys of the Tibetan spiritual leader. Lodi Gyari and Kelsang Gyaltsen are due to meet officials later this week with a secret message from the Dalai Lama, and...
Diving for Dalai Lama
Tibet expected every man to do his duty, and Gary Connery complied yesterday by plummeting 170ft from the top of Nelson's column. The stuntman's parachute opened seconds before he hit the ground in Trafalgar Square, where he was arrested by startled police officers. He was one of four...
Half a century of exile cannot crush Tibetan dreams
High up on a dusty plateau in the village of Taktser lies the only shrine to the Dalai Lama to be found in China. It is in the house where he was born, and is lovingly cared for by a nephew.
Beijing in Talks on Dalai Lama's Return
Secret negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama will resume next month, amid growing signs that Tibet's spiritual leader is preparing to cut a historic deal allowing him to return to Tibet after almost half a century in exile. Several of his senior envoys will travel to Beijing next...
The Man Who Created Gods and Goddesses With His Camera
The photographer Herb Ritts, whose art was once described as making men and women look "like gods", has died in Los Angeles at the age of 50. His portfolio of celebrity portraits included Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama and Stephen Hawking, as well as Madonna, whom he persuaded to pose in...
Tibetans See Hint of Detente With China
Dalai Lama's envoy hails first contact in 20 years. The Dalai Lama's special envoy spoke for the first time at the weekend of an historic meeting between Chinese officials in Tibet and the Tibetan spiritual leader's government in exile, the first direct contact between them for 20 years.
Party Chiefs Fête Their Panchen Lama
The communist hierarchy in Lhasa turned out in force to welcome the boy of 12 Beijing picked seven years ago, in defiance of the exiled Dalai Lama's choice, as Tibet's second-ranking spiritual leader.
Seriously ill Dalai Lama flown out of festival
The Dalai Lama was last night seriously ill in a hospital in Bombay after severe stomach pains forced him to abandon a Buddhist festival and seek emergency medical treatment. The 66-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader was taken by helicopter from the town of Bodh Gaya in eastern India to...
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, sets December 10 as date for meeting Dalai Lama.
French politicians give Dalai Lama’s visit the cold shoulder
Tibet’s exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, starts 12-day visit to France – no government welcome.
Brown Meets Dalai Lama for 'warm' Talks
PM's office follows up meeting at Lambeth Palace with broad statement calling for Tibet-China reconciliation
Dalai Lama Tells Mps to Do More for Tibet
Tibetan leader addresses Commons foreign affairs committee ahead of meeting with prime minister
Dalai Lama Calls for End to Anti-olympic Protests
Tibetan spiritual leader tells MPs he will accept invitation to Olympics if relations with China improve
Dalai Lama to Visit Olympics If China Talks Are Constructive
Dalai Lama makes promise on condition that peace talks are constructive, although he has not yet been invited by the Chinese
Olympic Torch Reaches Hong Kong
Envoys of the Dalai Lama arrive in Beijing today for talks following first day of the Olympic torch's domestic journey
China Ridicules Dalai Lama, Despite 'talks'
The Communist party's official mouthpiece has poured fresh scorn on the Dalai Lama
Chinese Seek Talks to Stop Tibet Protests
Dalai Lama welcomes Beijing's offer to meet his envoy, buy says he wants a serious dialog
Chinese Agree to Meet Dalai Lama's Envoys
Tibetan leader's aide says dialogu with Chinese government is a 'positive step' after weeks of personal attacks
China Claims Dalai Lama Ready to Foment Violence and Mount Suicide Attacks
Dalai Lama denies planning suicide attacks in the wake of Lhasa's violent protests
Dalai Lama Fears Village Massacres As Chinese Troops Retaliate for Protests
Dalai Lama prepared to hold talks with Chinese leaders despite fears for villagers in remote areas
Dalai Lama Willing to Meet Chinese Regime
Exiled leader says he would meet leaders in Beijing over Tibet's future but not until 'after this crisis'
Authorities in Lhasa Parade 'repentant Rioters' on Tv
Detainees face severe punishment as deterrent Dalai Lama again blamed for organizing unrest
Can the Dalai Lama Resign?
Andrew Brown: The precedent of a Dalai Lama without political authority may be the best legacy this one could leave his country
Spiritual Leader Threatens to Resign Over Conflict
Dalai Lama denies he was behind protests and urges both sides to end violence in Tibet
'He is Completely Committed to Non-violence'
The Dalai Lama's threat to resign has spread confusion among his supporters, who point out that such a step would be unprecedented
Dalai Lama Threatens to Quit Amid Chinese Accusations
Tibetan spiritual leader says he could resign as Chinese premier claims 'Dalai clique' behind violence
What Foreign Policy for Kosova?
The rise of Prishtina as the World Capital of Morality, Justice, and Solidarity is the best gift that today’s Kosovars can offer to themselves and their progeny.
Dalai Lama Threatens to Resign Over Tibet Violence
Tibet's spiritual leader says he will stand down if violence spirals out of control, after the Chinese accuse him of masterminding the unrest
Younger Generation Rejects Non-violent Tradition
Frustration with the Dalai Lama's 'middle-way' policy is leading to less passive forms of protest
Rule of Terror: Dalai Lama Accuses China As Dozens Are Reported Dead
Dalai Lama accuses China of a 'rule of terror' as violent unrest spreads to at least two neighboring provinces
Martin Strel`s Amazon Swim - for Peace in the Middle East, Dalai Lama, Clean Waters, and the Rain Forest, interview – 1/2
If you risk, you are living a real life. An inspirational story of perseverance, passion, endurance. A life odyssey of a rare man, now in a book and in documentary.
Dalai Lama Challenges China - With a Referendum on Reincarnation
Exiled leader fights back at Chinese attempt to control Buddhist selection process
Finding a 'living Buddha'
According to Tibetan belief, the Dalai Lama is reincarnated when he dies. Until now, his replacement has been selected by a committee of senior monks, who look for boy babies born around the time of the lama's death
Training the Mind, Verse Seven; The Dalai Lama’s Visit to Ithaca, NY; A Mystic’s Journal: Meditation Class; October 31, 2007
A Mystic's Journal Entry: October 31, 2007. Laurie Conrad is the author of "The Spiritual Life of Animals and Plants", a volume of true stories. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
The Dalai Lama and Verses on Training the Mind: A Mystic's Journal, October 10, 2007
Training the Mind, Verses Four, Five and Six: Meditation Class: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, October 10, 2007. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
His Holiness the The Dalai Lama's Visit to Ithaca, New York: A Mystic's Journal: Meditation Class: Eight Verses on Training the Mind
Eight Verses on Training the Mind: A Mystic’s Journal Entry, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 by Laurie Conrad. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
Tibetan Monks in a VW and Angels in the Studio: A Mystic’s Journal Entries: September 11- October 1, 2007
The Dalai Lama's monks need a ride to their monastery. For a full listing of all articles written by Laurie Conrad, please type her name in Buzzle’s search feature.
US Weathers Beijing's Fury As Bush Attends Ceremony With Dalai Lama
Congressional gold medal for Tibet's leader in exile· Efforts to play down event fail to placate Chinese
How an Exile Defies China
As the Olympics near, Beijing is ever more concerned to check the Dalai Lama's influence. By Isabel Hilton
Dalai Lama suggests unofficial contacts with Hamas
The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader suggested Palestinians voted for Hamas in Jan. 25 elections because they were "fed up'' with their existing Fatah rulers. Special report from Vipin Agnihotri
The Dalai Lama of Tibet: An Interview with author Laurie Conrad
This passage is taken from a series of interviews with Laurie Conrad by Diana Souza, done in 2004. Conrad's new book "Realms of Light" will be published in 2005.
Lessons from the Lama
We had the Dalai Lama in Glasgow for four days and I couldn't miss that, so there I was - feeling odd - and in a big Conference Shed surrounded by thousands watching this shiny Tibetan bloke with a Tommy Cooper laugh talking a lot about happiness and suffering.
Tibetan Film 'too Dangerous to Show'
Participants risk jail and torture, say rights groups. Human rights groups are warning that a controversial documentary on Tibet could lead to the imprisonment and torture of people who were secretly filmed watching an illegal recording of their exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama.
Struggle Over Tibet's 'soul Boy'
The Panchen Lama's succession is unlikely to be resolved unless China and the Dalai Lama reconcile, writes Jonathan Watts.
Dalai Lama Eyes End to 45-year Exile
In an exclusive interview, Tibet's spiritual leader says China must allow his return without conditions. The Dalai Lama is willing to return to Tibet and end nearly half a century of exile in India if China allows him to go back to his homeland "without preconditions".
Talks with Beijing raise speculation that Dalai Lama could return to Lhasa
Negotiations between Tibet's government in exile and leaders in Beijing have prompted international speculation that the Dalai Lama may be closer to a return to his homeland.
China Meets Dalai Lama's Envoys
Secret negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama are due to resume after the arrival in Beijing last night of two senior envoys of the Tibetan spiritual leader. Lodi Gyari and Kelsang Gyaltsen are due to meet officials later this week with a secret message from the Dalai Lama, and...
Diving for Dalai Lama
Tibet expected every man to do his duty, and Gary Connery complied yesterday by plummeting 170ft from the top of Nelson's column. The stuntman's parachute opened seconds before he hit the ground in Trafalgar Square, where he was arrested by startled police officers. He was one of four...
Half a century of exile cannot crush Tibetan dreams
High up on a dusty plateau in the village of Taktser lies the only shrine to the Dalai Lama to be found in China. It is in the house where he was born, and is lovingly cared for by a nephew.
Beijing in Talks on Dalai Lama's Return
Secret negotiations between China and the Dalai Lama will resume next month, amid growing signs that Tibet's spiritual leader is preparing to cut a historic deal allowing him to return to Tibet after almost half a century in exile. Several of his senior envoys will travel to Beijing next...
The Man Who Created Gods and Goddesses With His Camera
The photographer Herb Ritts, whose art was once described as making men and women look "like gods", has died in Los Angeles at the age of 50. His portfolio of celebrity portraits included Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama and Stephen Hawking, as well as Madonna, whom he persuaded to pose in...
Tibetans See Hint of Detente With China
Dalai Lama's envoy hails first contact in 20 years. The Dalai Lama's special envoy spoke for the first time at the weekend of an historic meeting between Chinese officials in Tibet and the Tibetan spiritual leader's government in exile, the first direct contact between them for 20 years.
Party Chiefs Fête Their Panchen Lama
The communist hierarchy in Lhasa turned out in force to welcome the boy of 12 Beijing picked seven years ago, in defiance of the exiled Dalai Lama's choice, as Tibet's second-ranking spiritual leader.
Seriously ill Dalai Lama flown out of festival
The Dalai Lama was last night seriously ill in a hospital in Bombay after severe stomach pains forced him to abandon a Buddhist festival and seek emergency medical treatment. The 66-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader was taken by helicopter from the town of Bodh Gaya in eastern India to...