New Delhi — “Distance cannot dampen the sacred ties between a lama and a disciple. You can all pray from the far-flung areas in Tibet and I assure you that you will receive the Kalachakra empowerment,” said His Holiness, in an audience with Tibetan pilgrims in Delhi, assuring them he will be keeping the Tibetans inside Tibet within his deepest prayers.

Mundgod — His Holiness the Dalai Lama graced the golden jubilee celebrations of the Central School for Tibetans (CST) Mundgod, on December 22nd, 2016, marking the 50th year since the school's founding.

Dharamshala — Tibetan prime minister and Parliament Deputy Speaker condoled the demise of US Congressman Benjamin Gilman. Congressman Benjamin Gilman, a friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and a long-time supporter of Tibet and Tibetan people. Mr Gilman, 94, passed away in Wappingers Falls, N.Y, US, on December 17, 2016.

Mundgod — For the first time in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, twenty Tibetan nuns have been awarded the Geshema degree, the highest academic title in Tibetan Buddhism. The degree was conferred yesterday morning by His Holiness the Dalai Lama at a ceremony to honor the nun's achievments at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, South India.

Mundgod — The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has expressed the hope that he will be able to return to his homeland, from where he fled into exile more than half a century ago.

Mundgod — The morning of December 21st began early as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibet, arrived at the assembly hall of Drepung Lachi Monastery to the rumbling of horns blowing to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Drepung Monastery's founding.