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Central Tibetan Administration Rejects Unfounded Allegations of Meeting Between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Jeffrey Epstein

Dharamshala: In light of unfounded and fabricated reports linking His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein—reports largely disseminated with vested interests by Chinese state-backed media outlets—the Crisis Management Committee of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), in consultation with...

Commemorative Event Honouring Kalon Trisur Gyalo Thondup Held in Dharamshala, Marks First Anniversary of His Passing

Dharamshala: The first memorial ceremony of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Kalon Tripa of the Central Tibetan Administration, was held on 8 February 2026 in Dharamshala, marking the first anniversary of his...

Commemorative Event Honoring Kalon Trisur Gyalo Thondup Held in Dharamshala, Marks First Anniversary of His Passing

Dharamshala: The first memorial ceremony of Gyalo Thondup, elder brother of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and former Kalon Tripa of the Central Tibetan Administration, was held on 8 February 2026 in Dharamshala, marking the first anniversary of his...

China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch report

The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freedom in high-level US meetings before Geneva visit

Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve...

Sikyong Engages in Key Meetings, Substantive Think Tank Discussions, Addresses IRF Summit and Atlantic Council Fireside Chat to Bolster Tibetan Suppor...

Washington, D.C.: On 5 February 2026, as part of his official advocacy engagements in Washington, D.C., Sikyong Penpa Tsering met with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, a longstanding and steadfast supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of...

Dalai Lama dismisses reports, denies ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein

Dalai Lama's office denies any connection with Jeffrey Epstein, stating His Holiness never met or authorized meetings with him. Pema Khandu condemns attempts to malign the Dalai Lama.

Dalai Lama has never met Jeffrey Epstein, his office says

(TibetanReview.net, Feb08’26) – Following reports in a section of the press that the name “Dalai Lama” has been mentioned a number of times in the Epstein files, the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama has clarified in a...

India in China-talks for opening Himachal route for Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage

(TibetanReview.net, Feb08’26) –India is engaged with China to explore the opening of an additional route for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (pilgrimage), including the possibility of using the Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh, reported the tribuneindia.com Feb 7, citing...

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu warns against dragging Dalai Lama's name into 'baseless' Epstein narrative

The office of Dalai Lama, in a statement, said, "Some recent media reports and social media posts concerning the 'Epstein files' are attempting to link His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein.

PRESS STATEMENT

– dalailama.com Dharamshala: Some recent media reports and social media posts concerning the “Epstein files” are attempting to link His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Jeffrey Epstein. We can unequivocally confirm that His Holiness has never met Jeffrey Epstein...

Australian Parliamentary Group reviews Tibet Action Plans, reiterates support for Tibetan rights

The meeting was chaired by Co-chair of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Susan Templeman MP, and was attended by other members of the group, including Senator Dean Smith, Senator Barbara Pocock, Senator Deborah O'Neill, Dr Sophie Scamps...

‘Never Met Epstein’: Dalai Lama Rejects Claims As Massive Epstein Documents Release Fuels Fresh Controversy

US DOJ’s massive Epstein files release sparks controversy after Dalai Lama’s name appears in emails. Spiritual leader denies any link or meeting with Epstein. The post ‘Never Met Epstein’: Dalai Lama Rejects Claims As Massive Epstein Documents Release Fuels...

'Dalai Lama Never Met Jeffrey Epstein': Tibetan Spiritual Leader's Office Denies Any Link

Dalai Lama's reaction after the release of Epstein Files which names several personalities including Bill Gates, Bill Clinton and many more.

Dalai Lama says he never met Jeffrey Epstein amid claims linking him to sex offender

The Dalai Lama’s office has firmly rejected claims linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, saying he never met the disgraced financier nor authorised any contact, amid renewed scrutiny of Epstein-related files

BREAKING NEWS: A-Nya Sengdra Released 

After seven and a half years in prison, Tibetan environmental defender A-Nya Sengdra has been released from Chinese prison.

How PM Modi’s Nari Shakti agenda has re-cast women as drivers of India’s development

The latest budget announcements—presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, herself a trailblazing embodiment of Nari Shakti—of SHE Marts for rural women entrepreneurs, fisherieslinked livelihoods, setting up of girls’ hostels in every district, and strengthening caregivers reaffirm women-focused development, putting...

Buddhist Circuit in Northeast speaks of India’s inclusive civilization

Buddhism becomes the language through which India speaks gently but confidently to Asia. A monastery restoration in Tawang says more to the Himalayan world than a diplomatic note. The post Buddhist Circuit in Northeast speaks of India’s inclusive civilization...

Dalai Lama’s Grammy is not China’s business

The Dalai Lama has won a Grammy award. Predictably, Beijing will object. For decades, China has sought to control the narrative around Tibet’s spiritual leader, treating his every… The post Dalai Lama’s Grammy is not China’s business appeared first...

UN report warns ‘China erasing Tibetan civilisation, identity’; exile Tibetans say ‘confirmation of truth’

Reacting to the findings, members of the Tibetan exile community in Dharamshala said the UN report confirms what Tibetans have long been asserting about the situation inside Tibet.

Chinese troops harass, beat Nepal’s livestock farmers despite 2012 border grazing deal

(TibetanReview.net, Feb07’26) – Nepal’s communist leaders have been criticising the ongoing visit of a Tibetan Buddhist master on invitation from the country’s Buddhist community at a 10-day religious event in capital Kathmandu that began on Feb 1, calling him...

China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 from monasteries

Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.

India-US Trade Deal: USTR Map Shows PoK and Aksai Chin Within Indian Borders

A map shared by the US Trade Representative alongside the India-US interim trade agreement showed the entire Jammu and Kashmir region, including PoK and Aksai Chin, as part of India The post India-US Trade Deal: USTR Map Shows PoK...

Australian MPs Strategize Tibet Action Plans; Focus on 'Year of Compassion'

Australian Parliamentary Group for Tibet meets to plan advocacy, discuss the "Year of Compassion" for the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, and combat cultural erasure.

Tibetans Celebrate Dalai Lama’s Grammy; TYC Slams China’s 'Separatist' Claims

The Tibetan Youth Congress celebrates the Dalai Lama's Grammy win while strongly condemning China's "separatist" claims as baseless political propaganda.