The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dalai-lama/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Dalai Lama | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/dalai-lama/ 32 32 Leader of Tibetan Buddhism says he won’t be last Dalai Lama as he plans to reincarnate https://www.timesofisrael.com/leader-of-tibetan-buddhism-says-he-wont-be-last-dalai-lama-as-he-plans-to-reincarnate/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:20:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3589274 Exiled Tibetan Buddhist spiritual, 90, stresses only India-based trust can identify next reincarnation, in bid to foil Chinese control

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]]> In Dharamshala, nonviolent Tibetan leaders grapple with Chinese occupation, Gaza war https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-dharamshala-nonviolent-tibetan-leaders-grapple-with-chinese-occupation-gaza-war/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:51:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3412544 As Israel and regional terror organizations battle it out, pacifist Buddhist scholars and activists see parallels - and crucial differences - between themselves and the Middle East

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]]> Dalai Lama apologizes after asking a boy to suck his tongue https://www.timesofisrael.com/dalai-lama-apologizes-after-asking-a-boy-to-suck-his-tongue/ Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:37:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2993292 Tibetan spiritual leader expresses regret after video goes viral; his office says he 'often teases the people he meets in an innocent and playful way'

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]]> Indian government under fire as Israeli spyware accusations pile up https://www.timesofisrael.com/indian-government-under-fire-as-israeli-spyware-accusations-pile-up/ Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:55:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2587493 Pakistan asks UN to investigate reports that PM Imran Khan's phone was hacked and Delhi opposition chief accuses Modi of 'treason' over use of NSO program

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]]> Teen accused of plot to kill Biden is son of late ‘Oscar Schindler for Tibetans’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-accused-of-plot-to-kill-biden-is-son-of-prominent-jewish-activist-for-tibet/ Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:18:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2414488 Alexander Treisman arrested for alleged murder scheme, child porn; his father was prominent Jewish activist for Tibet who worked with Dalai Lama

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]]> In 1st Israel visit, a Tibetan leader quietly seeks support, hails Jews’ return https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-1st-israel-visit-a-tibetan-leader-quietly-seeks-support-hails-jews-return/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:43:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1877113 Lobsang Sangay makes low-key trip, does not meet with Israeli officials, encourages nonviolence without taking a side

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]]> Holocaust survivor denied Czech award in government spat https://www.timesofisrael.com/holocaust-survivor-denied-czech-award-in-government-spat/ Sun, 23 Oct 2016 17:27:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1484494 President Zeman nixes medal for George Brady after his nephew, a cabinet minister, meets with the Dalai Lama against leader's wishes

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]]> Nobel peace winners fear ‘new, more dangerous Cold War’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/nobel-peace-winners-fear-new-more-dangerous-cold-war/ Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:37:57 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1106068 Committee highlights Israeli-Arab conflict, religious extremism among host of issues hindering stability

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]]> Over China’s protests, Obama to host Dalai Lama https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-chinas-protests-obama-to-host-dalai-lama/ Fri, 21 Feb 2014 05:53:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=884098 Beijing calls exiled leader 'a wolf in sheep's clothing'; administration: Meeting doesn't signal support for Tibet independence

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]]> Who says Israel’s chief rabbis are so powerful? https://www.timesofisrael.com/who-says-israels-chief-rabbis-are-so-powerful/ Wed, 01 May 2013 03:40:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=484314 Foreign Policy for one, but few Israelis would agree on the inclusion of Shlomo Amar and Yona Metzger among the magazine's 500 most powerful people

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]]> Oscar hopeful ‘The Gatekeepers’ takes Berlin award https://www.timesofisrael.com/oscar-hopeful-gatekeepers-takes-berlin-award/ Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:09:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=369276 Documentary that spotlights six Shin Bet chiefs wins Cinema for Peace prize

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]]> The audacity of simplicity https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-dalai-lama-and-the-audacity-of-simplicity/ Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:51:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=256830 The world is swiftly changing, but the Dalai Lama chooses to look at the future optimistically, placing it firmly but gently in the hands of the next generation

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