"Friendship depends on trust, not money, not power, not mere education or knowledge. Only if there is trust between us will there be friendship.” His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama

“We need a total revolution in our thinking and our habits. A viable economic system must be based on a true sense of universal responsibility.” HHDL, “Living the Compassionate Life,” Lion’s Roar Magazine, July 6, 2022. Image (detail) by Shepard Fairey via Amnesty International

Earlier Today: “His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama attended a cultural presentation and banquet held in his honour by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, at Sindhu Ghat on the banks of the Indus River.” Text and Photo via Tenzin Choejor & Ven. Zamling Norbu, OHHDL, & Tibet.net

LIVE NOW: His Holiness the Dalai Lama is attending a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Ladakh Buddhist Association and the Ladakh Gonpa Association at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground near Choglamsar, Leh, Ladakh, India on August 17, 2025, local time. www.youtube.com/live/ItPVVG3...

“In working for the good of humanity, I do not consider myself merely Tibetan or Buddhist, but above all, a human being. We must think of humanity as a whole. The fact of being human is the common point from which we can strive to create a better world, since we all survive depending on others.”

via Tibet House, Delhi

“Change in the world is born from individuals, from the inner peace that dwells in the heart of each person. Just as waves expand when a single stone falls into the water, the actions of a single being can have far-reaching effects.” Text and Photo via El Dalái Lama, July 29, 2025

Earlier today, HHDL inaugurated Leh, Ladakh’s campaign which will provide free vaccinations for all young women aged 15-19. Photos of HHDL blessing the vaccines and congratulating the first recipient via Tibet.net

Earlier today, HHDL welcomed Czech President Petr Pavel at Shewatsel Phodrang in Leh, Ladakh. Photo via Tibet.net

Reuters News, July 21, 2025: “China begins building world's largest dam, fuelling fears in India.” apple.news/AjXLAidaQQoC... HHDL: “My country, Tibet, is the ultimate source of water in Asia. So we should pay more attention to the preservation of Tibetan ecology.” time.com/5865401/dala...

Text and photo adapted from El Dalái Lama

Preparations are underway in Zanskar, Ladakh, for the arrival of HHDL July 19. He will inaugurate the annual 10-day Lingon Yarchos Chenmo teachings. Photo via Ta Tsultrim Dargyal.

“After granting an audience at his residence to over 200 devotees from nine countries—including elderly Tibetans and children with special needs—His Holiness the Dalai Lama offered his prayers and extended heartfelt good wishes to all, at Shiwatsel, Leh, Ladakh, India, on July 15, 2025.” via OHHDL

"It's useless to stay sad. Instead we have to do something. When I reached the Tibetan border with India, I decided I would have to put all my effort into building institutions that would preserve what we used to have. We have done quite well." HHDL, address to the congregation in Ladakh, today.

HHDL has arrived in Ladakh, where he often spends his summer retreat.

HHDL’s 90th Birthday Thank You Message:

from President Obama’s birthday greeting to HHDL, July 5, 2025.

“Genuine bodhichitta arises gradually, but I am moved to serve others, and the more I do that the greater the joyful response I feel from others.” HHDL, 90th Birthday Address, July 6, 2025 www.dalailama.com/news/celebra...

Live Now: Year of Compassion — His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday www.youtube.com/live/4s0_-mt...

His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday Message in Full, via www.dalailama.com/news/90th-bi...

Live now: www.youtube.com/live/ahKGl9b...

Earlier today, HHDL addressed 15th Tibetan Religious Leaders Meeting in Dharamsala, saying, “All of us have been determined in pursuit of our cause. It’s very good that the people of the three provinces of Tibet have remained united.” Photo by Tenzin Choejor via www.dalailama.com/news/conclus...

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is pictured earlier today with high Lamas of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon. Tap the link below to read full statement Affirming the Continuation of the Institution of Dalai Lama: www.dalailama.com/news/stateme... Text and photos via Tibet.net

“There will be live webcasts of celebrations and Long Life Offering Ceremonies in honour of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama's 90th birthday at Thekchen Choeling Tsuglakhang in Dharamsala, HP, India, on 30th June, 5th July, and 6th July 2025.” Text and photo via Tibet.net

Earlier today, HHDL participated in the first day of a three-day Medicine Buddha Grand Mandala Offering and Accomplishment Prayer Service at Thekchen Choeling Tsuglakhang in Dharamshala. Photo by Tenzin Jigme Taydeh via Tibet.Net CTA

HHDL Congratulates Lee Jae-myung on his election to Presidency of South Korea: “I wish you every success in meeting whatever challenges lie ahead, fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of South Korea, and contributing to a more harmonious, peaceful world.” June 5, 2025

“It is not enough to just say that violence is destructive - if we want to prevent it, we must address its causes. And these are very often fear and anger.” June 4, 2025 via Dalai Lama - Deutsch Photo: June 4, 2025 via OHHDL

“I am one of the seven billion human beings inhabiting this world today. Each of us has the responsibility to reflect on humanity and the good of the planet, because our own future also depends on it.” June 4, 2025 via El Dalái Lama Photo: June 4, 2025 via OHHDL

This morning, HHDL attended a long life prayer offered by former students of CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan community of New York & New Jersey, and the Tibetan American foundation of Minnesota in the morning at the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala. via Voice of Tibet

Earlier today, HHDL presided at the the Mani Dungdub prayers to Avalokiteshvara as part of the sacred month of Saka Dawa. Om Mani Padme Him Photos via Voice of Tibet

Earlier Today: Celebrated musician Loten Namling performs a devotional song for His Holiness the Dalai Lama during a public audience at His Holiness's residence in Dharamshala. Photo by Tenzin Namphel, via Voice of Tibet.

“Ethical conduct is perfume par excellence and, unlike ordinary perfumes that travel only with the wind, its refreshing aroma travels spontaneously in all directions. A peerless ointment, it brings relief from the hot pains of delusion.” Daily Wisdom, May 31, 2025

“If we really came to see each other as brothers and sisters, there would be no basis for division, deceit or exploitation among us. Therefore, it is essential to promote the idea of oneness of mankind: in our human condition, we are all equal.” May 26, 2025 Text and photo via El Dalái Lama

“As long as we are humans, we need compassion. Compassion gives inner peace – and regardless of what’s happening around us, this inner peace helps us see the bigger picture more clearly.” May 22, 2025 via Dalai Lama - Deutsch

The sense of contentment (being at peace with our own actions) is fundamental to achieving happiness. Physical health, material wealth, and the company of friends may contribute to it, but it is inner peace that governs our relationship with all those aspects. May 21, 2025 via El Dalái Lama

“Although in every religion there is an emphasis on compassion and love, from the viewpoint of philosophy, of course there are differences, and that is all right. Philosophical teachings are not the end, not the aim, not what you serve.” HHDL, “Cooperation Among World Religions”

“Regardless of the current situation, I am confident that ultimately our struggle will produce a positive result.” May 10, 2025 Sho-tön Opera Festival Dharamsala, India www.dalailama.com/news/opera-s...

“My first teacher of compassion was my mother.” February 10, 2017

“There is no doubt that we must accept the result of scientific research. You see, the general Buddhist position is that we must always accept fact. Mere speculation devoid of an empirical basis, when such is possible, will not do.” Reason, Science, and Spiritual Values, 1989

“In a period when the world is witnessing so many challenges, your election brings new hope not just to the Catholic community, but to people everywhere who are seeking a happier life in a more compassionate, peaceful world.” #DalaiLama #PopeLeoXIV www.dalailama.com/news/extendi...

“Justice and equality are prerogatives, but these should derive their practice from altruism and should not have been corroded by the stations of power and wealth.” Daily Wisdom, May 3 Photo: 14th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates, December 12, 2014

“The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.” Daily Wisdom, May 1

“I don't consider myself solely Tibetan or Buddhist, but above all, a human being. We must think of humanity as a whole. Our human condition is the common ground from which we can strive to build a better world. Let us not forget: we all survive because of others.” via El Dalái Lama, April 29, 2025