H.H. THE XIVᵗʰ DALAI LAMA
“This foundation will implement projects according to Tibetan Buddhist principles to benefit people everywhere,
focusing especially on assisting non-violent methods, on improving communication between religion and science,
on securing human rights and democratic freedoms, and conserving and restoring our precious Mother Earth.”
H.H. THE XIVTH DALAI LAMA
RECENT PROGRAMMES
Advanced Dalai Lama Studies Fellowships Launched
In 2024, the Foundation launched Fellowships for Advanced Dalai Lama Studies to support senior scholars, building on existing Fellowships for Dalai Lama and Nalanda Studies since 2021.
Dalai Lama Chairs at Goa, Mumbai and Chandigarh
New Dalai Lama Chairs have been established at Somaiya University, Mumbai and Panjab University, Chandigarh, while engagements at Goa University have continued since 2019 through lecture series by distinguished experts.
25 years of Gender & Peacebuilding Initiatives
The Foundation's Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP) initiative celebrates 25 years of promoting cultures of coexistence and nonviolence in South Asia that are gender sensitive, reflecting the Dalai Lama's vision for women's leadership & inclusion.
Wisdom Bytes by His Holiness
With over 80 episodes and 27,000 + views, the Wisdom Bytes series continues to offer heartfelt advice from His Holiness as he addresses the pressing struggles and challenges of our modern times.
28 Years of Gurukul in Dharamsala
Running successfully for 28 years, the Foundation welcomed 55 young Indian Fellows to celebrate Tibet's rich civilizational heritage in Dharamshala, in the summer of 2023 and 2024.
Gender & Climate Change
The Foundation organized a conference on exploring the potential of gender intentional lens in climate change with policy experts, scholars and environmental activists in New Delhi, through the WISCOMP initiative.
Compassion & Resilience Fellowship
To foster fortitude in today's youth based on His Holiness' teachings, the Compassion & Resilience Fellowship conducted four successful cycles of introspective workshops, talks, and activities.
Healing through Yoga
Inspired by His Holiness' emphasis on the value of reviving ancient Indian knowledge, the Foundation partnered with the India International Centre to organize an immersive two day series of workshops and lectures on A Healing Journey with Yoga. Renowned Yoga Masters from India and Italy facilitated the series.
European Union Partnership on Women in Diplomacy
In collaboration with the EU's Delegation to India, the Foundation organized two roundtable discussions on themes of 'Women Building Peace: From the Local to the International' & 'Women in Diplomacy'.
Buddhism's Secular Mind Training Techniques
The Foundation was honoured to host Ven. Geshe Lhakdor for a series of virtual and physical lectures, imparting spiritual wisdom & methods from the rich Indo-Tibetan Buddhist tradition to audiences across the nation.
Conversations on the Sacred
Inspired by His Holiness' commitment to interfaith harmony, the Foundation's newly launched monthly series features Rajiv Mehrotra in conversation with spiritual masters from diverse faiths.
Creative Performance Dialogue on Peace
Prolific danseuse Padmashri Geeta Chandran's performance dialogue 'Our Voice' celebrated 25 years of the Foundation's initiative WISCOMP's efforts to nurture peace and nonviolence in South Asia.
Young Writers' Workshop on Compassion
The Foundation's inaugural cycle of the Young Writers' Workshop trained 15 youth on the writing process through the lens of compassion and interdependence.
Reflections from the Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama's Reflections are the Foundation's latest virtual series with five-minute video clips from His Holiness' speeches and talks on diverse themes of contemporary relevance.
Healing Our Minds: Multi-Faith Approaches
The Foundation responded to the growing mental health crisis during Covid times and after, by organising virtual dialogues drawing on diverse spiritual faiths.