His Holiness the Dalai Lama has won a Grammy Award for Best Audiobook Narration for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, highlighting messages of compassion, universal responsibility, and mindfulness, the recognition marks a rare cultural moment where spiritual teachings receive global acclaim.

Dalai Lama Wins Grammy for Best Audiobook Narration

Dalai Lama, a Buddhist leader, just won music’s biggest award. 

Dalai Lama wins Grammy: Find out why Buddhist leader won music’s biggest award

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Arrives at Drepung Gomang Monastery, Karnataka December 12, 2025. Mundgod, Karnataka, India-Yesterday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Dharamsala, where large numbers of Tibetans and people from overseas lined the streets and gathered at the airport to see him off, and flew to Delhi.


His Holiness Dalai Lama arrives at Drepung Gomang Monastery

Following the Dalai Lama’s Grammy nomination, Tibetans in exile are celebrating the global recognition of their spiritual leader. The nomination highlights his efforts in promoting peace, compassion, and cultural heritage worldwide. Exiled communities see this acknowledgment as a boost to their identity and visibility, strengthening solidarity and pride in their traditions while drawing international attention to Tibet’s cultural and political struggles.

Tibetans in-Exile After Dalai Lama's Grammy Nomination

The Central Tibetan Administration commemorated the 75th anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama’s assumption of spiritual leadership. As Tibetans honour his legacy, the long-running tension over his succession deepens. With China insisting it will control the next Dalai Lama’s reincarnation and Tibetans rejecting the claim, the question of the 15th Dalai Lama grows increasingly urgent. In this report, we look at the history, the politics, and the future of Tibetan leadership.


Tibet Remembers Glorious Past on  75th Anniversary of Dalai Lama Accession

The Tibetan government-in-exile has announced plans to standardise the design of the national flag. The move aims to preserve cultural identity and ensure consistency in representing Tibet globally.

Tibetan Govt In Exile Sets Up A Committee To Standardise National Flag

The Dalai Lama urged his followers to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart along with material development, making the world a better place. 

'I am just a simple Buddhist Monk': Dalai Lama's birthday message to followers after he turns 90

 "So far, I have done my best," the Tibetan spiritual leader said, beaming from the main temple. "And with the continued blessings of Avalokiteshvara, I hope to live another 30 or 40 years."

At 90, Dalai Lama says he’s not done yet — hopes to live another 30-40 more years

As the debate over the succession of the 14th Dalai Lama has heated up, we look at the full list of Lamas and the legacy they have left behind.

From 1st to the 14th: The full list of Dalai Lamas and their remarkable legacy

In a statement on Wednesday, the Dalai Lama said the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation.

‘India does not take any position on faith and religion’: MEA says amid Dalai Lama row

In spite of larger political differences, the Indian governments that followed Nehru stood by the Dalai Lama, the great people of Tibet and their cause. This was done in spite of sensitivities in bilateral relations with China. Here is how it all began

Dalai Lama's great escape: How India stood by Tibetan spiritual leader and how Dharamshala became his headquarters

Dalai Lama China: Why did the Dalai Lama flee to India from Tibet? The world knows that it was because of a Chinese incursion. However, it was a divine prophecy by an Oracle that finally led him to leave Tibet and seek refuge in India.  

Dalai Lama 90th birthday: A mystic told Dalai Lama to flee to India. The same night, China attacked his residence

The Chinese fumed at the Dalai Lama’s statement, and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama “must be chosen by drawing lots from a golden urn and approved by the central government (of China).”

Only Dalai Lama and conventions established by him can decide his successor: Rijiju snubs China

The 14th Dalai Lama on Wednesday announced that the office of the Dalai Lama will continue after him, and the "recognition" of the 15th Dalai Lama will be done by the Ganden Phodrang trust. The reincarnation process is unique in Tibetan Buddhism.

India ‘likely choice’ for Dalai Lama’s reincarnation but depends on ‘signs’, says Prez of Tibetan govt in Exile

What is the Gaden Phodrang Trust, which in the coming days will be the focus of attention in selecting the next Tibetan spiritual leader? Here is what you should know:

China hates it, Dalai Lama swears by it. What is the Gaden Phodrang Trust that will select the next Tibetan spiritual leader?

As Dharamsala gears up for the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the institution on Wednesday (July 2) clarified it will continue to choose the 15th Dalai Lama. A message from China insisted that they would choose the successor, Dalai Lama said, ‘no one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter.’

Trust will choose 15th Dalai Lama, China rejects the succession plan

He was born in a small farming village called Taktser in Amdo, eastern Tibet, in 1935. His family used to speak a variant of Xining Chinese. The language was not a classical Tibetan of Lhasa, nor even the Amdo dialect prevalent in his region.  

Do you know Tibetan is not Dalai Lama's 1st language? This is his 'BROKEN' mother tongue

The US will be represented by Bethany Poulos Morrison who is the Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) for India and Bhutan in the State Department.

US government official to be present at Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations

"I am affirming that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue", he said in a video broadcast at the start of a meeting of religious leaders in the Indian Himalayan town where he has lived for decades. 

Dalai Lama reveals WHEN his successor will be chosen, sidelines China, says THIS

Hollywood actor Richard Gere on Tuesday joined in celebrations in Dharamshala and the surrounding regions of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 90th birthday of 14th Dalai Lama.

Richard Gere arrives in Dharamshala for Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations: ‘Always a delight being here...’

The Dalai Lama said his reincarnation would be born outside China. He mentioned that he would share more details about his succession plan around his 90th birthday.

As the Dalai Lama turns 90, the world's focus shifts to his successor: Know how will he be chosen?

US Vice President is currently on a four-day visit to India, from April 21 to 24. While, the Dalai Lama is at his residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh |  WORLD

Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death?

The Dalai Lama has said his successor will be born outside China - but Beijing says it will choose the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Watch this report for more details!

Dalai Lama succession row: China says it will choose the Dalai Lama's successor

World: China has made it clear that the Dalai Lama's opinions won't influence their stance on Tibet or its development. China's foreign ministry said that the leader must adhere to the rules and regulations of the country.

'No right to represent people of Tibet'; Beijing slams Dalai Lama over remarks that successor will be born outside China

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Dalai Lama's top birthday messages to his followers after he turns 90

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From 1st to the 14th: The full list of Dalai Lamas and their remarkable legacy

‘India does not take any position on faith and religion’: MEA on Dalai Lama row

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A mystic told Dalai Lama to flee. The same night, China attacked his residence

Only Dalai Lama and conventions set by him can decide his successor: Rijiju

India ‘likely choice’ for Dalai Lama’s reincarnation but depends on ‘signs’, says Prez of Tibetan govt in Exile

What's Gaden Phodrang Trust that will select Dalai Lama's successor?

Trust will choose 15th Dalai Lama, China rejects the succession plan

Tibetan is not Dalai Lama's 1st language: This is his 'BROKEN' mother tongue

US government official to be present at Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations

Dalai Lama reveals WHEN his successor will be chosen, sidelines China, says THIS

Richard Gere arrives in Dharamshala for Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations

Dalai Lama turns 90: Who will succeed him and how will he be chosen?

Fact Check: Did Dalai Lama 'cancel' meeting with US VP JD Vance after Pope Francis' death?

Dalai Lama succession row: China says it will choose the Dalai Lama's successor

'No right to represent people of Tibet'; Beijing slams Dalai Lama over remarks that successor will be born outside China