Former Tibetan political prisoner Thupten Yeshi passes away at 74 in Lhasa
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 2: Thupten Yeshi, a former political prisoner who spent an aggregate of 15 years in the infamous Drapchi prison for allegedly leading the 1992 protest in Gyama Township, Meldrogungkar County, has reportedly passed away at the age of 74 in Lhasa, Tibet’s capital. The 1992 protest was the first in the […]
Dalai Lama congratulates Japan’s new Prime Minister
Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA , Oct. 2: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has congratulated Shigeru Ishida, the newly elected Prime Minister of Japan, emphasizing the strong ties between Japan and Tibet while expressing hope for continued peace initiatives under the new leadership. In his letter, the Tibetan spiritual leader expressed appreciation for the Japanese […]
Dalai Lama wishes former US President Jimmy Carter on his 100th birthday
Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, Oct. 2: The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to the oldest living US President Jimmy Carter, congratulating him on his 100th birthday and hailing it as “an inspiring achievement.” The Dalai Lama who has met the former President expressed admiration for Carter’s lifelong dedication to public service […]