Dharamshala — Describing every sentient being, including animals are seeking happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said that 'showing others respect and trying to help them solve their problems is a source of happiness.'

Washington, D.C. – Seventy-two Members of Congress of the United States have urged President Barack Obama to formulate "new, creative strategies to encourage meaningful dialogue, protect Tibetan rights, and preserve their unique cultural, religious and linguistic identity" during the remaining months of his term in office.

Washington DC — Chen Guangchen, one of the most prominent Chinese human rights activists, visited the Office of Tibet (OOT) in Washington DC on August 9, 2016.

Thiksey, Ladakh, J&K, India — Addressing a massive gathering of devotees in Ladakh, on Tuesday, August 9, His Holiness the Dalai Lama said, "most of the conflicts in today's world are man-made and discrimination on basis of caste, creed, region, religion, literate, illiterate, rich, poor, etc has been the major cause for it".

Dharamshala — The United States has condemned the Chinese government for the demolition of Larung Gar, one of biggest Buddhist institutions at Serta County in Eastern Tibet.

Dharamshala — Speaking at a gathering of Tibetan officials and staff, in Dharamshala, India, Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay Monday said "Tibetans inside Tibet have shown immense strength and unity in protecting the religion, culture and environment of Tibet."