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Thousands of devotees from around the world welcomed the Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Bodh Gaya, the venue for the 32nd Kalachakra teachings earlier today.

His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama is received by thousands of devotees upon his arrival at Bodh Gaya in the Indian state of Bihar for the upcoming Kalachakra initiations on December 31, 2011. (Phayul/Norbu Wangyal)

Latest information from Tibet on Tulku Tenzin Delek, 61, who is currently serving a life-sentence in a Chinese prison in Tibet, has once again raised serious concerns over his health. Citing sources inside Tibet, a Tibetan in exile has said that Tulku Tenzin Delek is suffering from a heart ailment

The 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje has sought to allay widespread anxiety among the general public over the year 2012, saying that sincere commitment to compassion and wisdom abates concern for uncertainties.

In a slight change of schedule, the upcoming Kalachakra initiations will now begin from January 1, 2012 – a day later than the earlier schedule. According to the official website of the private office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Kalachakra initiations will be held from January 1 – 10, 2012

A report by the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has found a direct relation between the worsening trend of religious repression in Tibet and the shocking instances of self-immolations by Tibetans.

China is all set to build the world’s highest airport beginning next year in Nagchu, central Tibet. The Nagchu airport, at an altitude of 4,436 metres will be 102 metres higher than the current highest airport in Chamdo, eastern Tibet.

A senior Chinese Communist Party official who brokered a deal with the revolting Wukan villagers in Southern China has warned the country of more protests citing the growing awareness amongst the public on democracy and their rights.

An Indian social worker, fondly known as Aunty Aasha Reddy in the exile Tibetan community, was honoured with the inaugural ‘Pawo Thupten Ngodup Award’ for her “valuable and selfless contribution towards Tibet’s freedom struggle” today.

For two full weeks, volunteers of the regional chapter of RTYC Dharamshala have been carrying out social service work – ushering pilgrims to their trains and booking specials buses straight from Dharamshala to Bodh Gaya