Below is the public schedule of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. All events are free and open to the public unless noted. For ticketed events, people are requested to contact the organizers directly or visit the listed websites for further information on tickets.
For all teachings in Dharamsala, registration is required in order to attend. Registration begins a few days before the actual start of the teaching and ends the day before the first day of the teaching. Registration hours are from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm at the Main Tibetan Temple (Tsuglhakhang) courtyard. For registration purposes, all foreigners need to bring copies of their passport, Indian visa and 'C' form. People living in India need to bring copies of their aadhaar card. A nominal fee of Rs. 10 will be charged.
For your information, as a long-standing policy His Holiness the Dalai Lama does not accept any fees for his talks. Where tickets need to be purchased, organizers are requested by our office to charge the minimum entrance fee in order to cover their costs only.
Please note that the dates given below are subject to change.
May 7, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by Shang Gaden Choekhorling Monastery Nepal, Chatring Community and Phari Society Dharamsala in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.
June 4, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by Ex-students of CST Darjeeling, the Tibetan Community of New York & New Jersey (TCNYNJ) and the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.
June 30, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a public program in honor of his 90th birthday (5th Tibetan day of the 5th Tibetan month) along with a short long life offering ceremony organized by the people of Dhomey Cholkha in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.
July 5, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a Long Life Prayer offered to him by the Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration on behalf of all the Tibetan people in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.
July 6, 2025
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will attend a public program in honor of his 90th birthday organized by the Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration on behalf of all the Tibetan people in the morning at the Main Tibetan Temple.