Dalai Lama Congratulates Newly Elected President of Tibet’s Government-in-Exile
The Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India, has recently elected a new Sikyong (President). Penpa Tsering, the new Sikyong, took office as the 16th president-in-exile, replacing former Sikyong Lobsang Sangay.
After two rounds of elections in January and April, 53-year-old Penpa Tsering defeated his rival Kelsang Dorjee Aukatsang, becoming the fifth directly-elected president of Tibetans in exile and the third since the 14th Dalai Lama handed over all political power in 2011.
On May 27, Penpa Tsering took the oath of office at the Songtsam Hall of the Tibetan government-in-exile’s Supreme Court. Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, watched the live streamed ceremony.
Dalai Lama lauds outgoing Sikyong Lobsang Sangay for his commendable services towards Tibet ANI | Updated: May 28, 2021 21:54 IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 28 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday lauded outgoing Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Dr Lobsang Sangay for his commendable ten years of service to the cause of Tibet.
In an interaction with outgoing Sikyong and Kalons of the 15th Kashag, the Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation, saying: Lobsang Sangay did a commendable work these past ten years.
The spiritual leader remarked that he has entrusted Dr Sangay to take on more responsibility towards the endeavour of the revival of ancient Indian wisdom as it remains one of his four principal commitments.
Dalai Lama lauds outgoing Sikyong Lobsang Sangay
29 May 2021, 03:03 GMT+10
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 28 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday lauded outgoing Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Dr Lobsang Sangay for his commendable ten years of service to the cause of Tibet.
In an interaction with outgoing Sikyong and Kalons of the 15th Kashag, the Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation, saying: Lobsang Sangay did a commendable work these past ten years. The spiritual leader remarked that he has entrusted Dr Sangay to take on more responsibility towards the endeavour of the revival of ancient Indian wisdom as it remains one of his four principal commitments.