Paris, July 2025 —In a bold stand against cultural erasure, a coalition of Tibetan advocacy organisations in France has filed a legal complaint against the Musée Guimet, one of Europe’s leading institutions for Asian art. The plaintiffs accuse the museum under the authority of the French Ministry of Culture of systematically eliminating Tibetan identity from its exhibits in alignment with Chinese political interests. The complaint, formally lodged by Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) France, France Tibet, Association Lions des...

In a forceful rebuke to Beijing’s ongoing attempts to interfere in Tibetan religious matters, 38 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from 15 EU nations have issued a unified call urging China to refrain from meddling in the selection of the next Dalai Lama. The op-ed, published in EUobserver on Friday, also calls for potential sanctions against Chinese officials involved in undermining the religious rights of Tibetans.

In a decisive message delivered to the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama affirmed that the sacred institution of the Dalai Lama will continue. In a pre-recorded video, the spiritual leader declared that the recognition of his next reincarnation will be carried out exclusively by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the spiritual office he established. With this announcement, His Holiness has laid to rest years of speculation and firmly placed the future of the Dalai Lama lineage in the hands of Tibetans, untainted by political interference.

30 June, 2025: Today, at the Tsuk-lha-khang in Dharamsala, the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama was celebrated with deep reverence and joy. Esteemed guests from diverse religions stood side by side with leaders from all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, reflecting the spiritual richness and harmony at the heart of Tibetan identity. This sacred gathering was more than a tribute, it was a living tapestry of Tibetan culture, resilience, and unity. The presence of so many...

As the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama approaches, celebrations are taking place around the world except in #Tibet, where the people who revere him most are unable to mark the occasion freely. In #Lhasa, the traditional seat of Tibetan spiritual and political life, there are no visible signs of celebration. The #PotalaPalace stands quiet, the #GadenPhodrang is silent, and the atmosphere is one of enforced suppression, not cultural omission.