Halifax — Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay, the democratically elected leader of Tibet, attended the Halifax International Security Forum from November 18th to the 20th in Canada.

Ulaanbaatar — Despite Chinese government strong protest, His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia where he was warmly welcomed by devotees, including government representatives, and senior monks of Mongolian monasteries.

Tokyo, Japan — Politically we are not looking for independence, we want to stay within China. But Tibet issue is not just a political matter, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said while Clarifying his position on the issue of Tibet.

Koyasan, Japan — Traveling from Osaka to the mountains of Koyasan, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, arrived at the founding place of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, where he was greeted by the head priest of the main temple on the mountain, Keihan Nakanishi-sensei.

Tokyo, Japan — Praising United States for its commitment to democratic values, His Holiness the Dalai Lama says he hopes to meet the US President-elect Donald Trump in the future, just as he has met previous Presidents and leaders of the House and Senate in Washington.

Osaka, Japan— The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness concluded a three day teaching in Osaka, Japan on Sunday, November 13th. His Holiness gave his teaching, focused on 'the Bodhisattva's Way of Life' to a full house in the auditorium of Seifu High School.