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Dalai Lama postpones Sikkim visit
“In view of the recent disaster in Sikkim caused by floods and the ongoing focus of the state machinery in relief efforts, the planned visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Gangtok and Salugara scheduled from October 16 to 22 has been postponed until further notice,” an official statement said.
With India-China ties hitting low, PM Modi wishing Dalai Lama on birthday since '21
His Holiness the Dalai Lama turned 88 on Thursday and with Modi sharing greetings, observers believe, are recognition to the Dalai Lama as de facto head of state Tibet, meaning India refuses to recognise Tibet as China's territory. "Spoke to His Holiness @DalaiLama and conveyed heartfelt greetings to him on his 88th birthday. Wishing him a long and healthy life," PM Modi tweeted.
'Physically fit at the age of 88, can do boxing': Dalai Lama
When asked about his physical well-being by one of the participants of 27th Annual Gurukul Programme, the 14th Dalai Lama replied: "I always take the advice of a Tibetan doctor and an allopathic doctor. They say my physical health is very good. So in another 15-20 years there is no question, I can live.
Dalai Lama apologises to boy, his family
"His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident," an official statement quoting the Dalai Lama said. A video clip has been circulating that shows a recent meeting when the young boy asked the Dalai Lama "if he could give him a hug". The Dalai Lama then asked the boy to "suck his tongue" in front of a big audience and the child's parents.
Chinese spy reportedly present during Dalai Lama's sermon in Bodh Gaya
Gaya police issued her sketch, apart from passport and visa numbers which are EH2722976 and 901BAA2J, respectively. Shockingly, the alleged Chinese spy was staying in various places in the country, especially in Gaya for the last 2 years but her travel history and purpose of visit in India are not available with the foreign section. Gaya police also described her as slim and having short hair.
China's illogical and political twist to Dalai Lama's Ladakh visit unacceptable
More than 10,000 Ladakhis and Tibetans, monastics and lay people, young and old, school children in uniform among them, created a human chain to greet the Dalai Lama as he returned to Ladakh after at least three years due to the pandemic.
Not seeking separation, but more autonomy, says Dalai Lama
"People in China are increasingly realising that I am not seeking the independence of Tibet, but autonomy and preservation of its Buddhist culture," he told the media in Jammu. The Dalai Lama said only a few Chinese hardliners considered him to be a separatist.
Tibetans hopeful of seeing Modi hosting Dalai Lama
The expectation stems from the fact that Modi had only recently spoken with the Dalai Lama to convey greetings on his 86th birthday and wished him a long and healthy life. The Indian functionalities see the probable meeting -- the first publicly with the globetrotting aging Buddhist monk, feted by some of the world's top leaders, since he took over as Prime Minister in 2014, is an attempt with spiritual, political and diplomatic ramifications.
Can’t resort to violence to expel Chinese out of Tibet: Dalai Lama
“We cannot resort to violence and banish the Chinese out of our land. However, we can definitely learn to coexist peacefully through the approach of middle way policy while we continue to preserve our own identity," Dalai Lama said while addressing a gathering on the occasion of 25th Shoton festival, in Dharamshala. The Dalai Lama further praised Buddhism for its interest among Chinese and for the religion’s scientific approach.
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