Contact Details
If your query is not answered by the information on this website or in the frequently asked questions section please contact:
For general enquiries: [email?protected]
Sangha seating: [email?protected]
Concession tickets: [email?protected]
Press enquiries: [email?protected]
For general enquiries: [email?protected]
Sangha seating: [email?protected]
Concession tickets: [email?protected]
Press enquiries: [email?protected]
Office of Tibet
The Office of Tibet in London is the official agency of HH the Dalai Lama and the Central Tibetan Administration based in Dharamsala, India. The office represents Tibetan affairs in the UK, Ireland, Northern Europe, Poland and the Baltic States.
Established in 1981, its main function is to raise awareness of the plight of Tibet in order to mobilise the support of governments and peoples for a peaceful and negotiated solution to the Tibetan issue.
The Office of Tibet is responsible for arrangements for HH the Dalai Lama's visits to these countries. It serves as a liaison office and source of information on matters relating to Tibetans inside and outside Tibet as well as looking after the welfare of Tibetans in these countries.
HH the Dalai Lama's June 2012 UK visit is coordinated by the Office of Tibet, London.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7722 5378
Email: [email?protected]
Established in 1981, its main function is to raise awareness of the plight of Tibet in order to mobilise the support of governments and peoples for a peaceful and negotiated solution to the Tibetan issue.
The Office of Tibet is responsible for arrangements for HH the Dalai Lama's visits to these countries. It serves as a liaison office and source of information on matters relating to Tibetans inside and outside Tibet as well as looking after the welfare of Tibetans in these countries.
HH the Dalai Lama's June 2012 UK visit is coordinated by the Office of Tibet, London.
Contact
Address: The Office of Tibet, Tibet House, 1 Culworth St., London, NW8 7AF, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7722 5378
Email: [email?protected]
Tibet House Trust
Tibet House Trust is a UK registered charity (1037230), inaugurated in 1994 by HH the Dalai Lama, the patron of the Trust. Its purpose is to preserve the distinct Tibetan culture and identity and to enable Tibetans to attain a sustainable life in exile while working for an eventual return to their homeland.
For 17 years, Tibet House Trust has been the primary funding organisation delivering education, health, cultural, community and economic development programmes serving more than 120,000 Tibetan refugees living in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
Our aim is to promote the sustainable livelihood which improves overall socio-economic self-reliance so that the Tibetan people are able to survive in exile with self-esteem and confidence.
The Tibet House Trust also arranges talks, exhibitions and teachings on Tibetan culture and religion in the UK.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7722 5378
Email: [email?protected]
Website: www.tibet-house-trust.co.uk
For 17 years, Tibet House Trust has been the primary funding organisation delivering education, health, cultural, community and economic development programmes serving more than 120,000 Tibetan refugees living in India, Nepal and Bhutan.
Our aim is to promote the sustainable livelihood which improves overall socio-economic self-reliance so that the Tibetan people are able to survive in exile with self-esteem and confidence.
The Tibet House Trust also arranges talks, exhibitions and teachings on Tibetan culture and religion in the UK.
Contact
Address: Tibet House Trust, Tibet House, 1 Culworth St., London, NW8 7AF, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7722 5378
Email: [email?protected]
Website: www.tibet-house-trust.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dalai Lama giving up?
He is relinquishing the last vestiges of his formal governmental role in the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration, or CTA). These duties, enshrined in the Charter (constitution) of Tibetans in exile, include summoning or suspending the parliament, appointing ministers, and holding referenda.
Is the Dalai Lama ending his advocacy for the Tibetan people?
No. He says, "My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility," and "as long as Tibetans place their trust and faith in me, I will continue to serve the cause of Tibet." He will continue to speak out on, and speak with world leaders about, the struggles facing Tibetans in Tibet.
Does this announcement affect the Dalai Lama's spiritual role?
No. Recognized and venerated as the 14th reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, his spiritual role is intact and inescapable. It is expected that he will continue to travel the world to give teachings.
Why is the Dalai Lama doing this?
He frames it as the culmination of a decades-long transition to democracy, which includes elections for an executive and the legislature. He also puts it in context of making the Tibetan people self-reliant for any eventuality, including his passing. He says, "it is necessary that we establish a sound system of governance while I remain able and healthy, in order that the exile Tibetan administration can become self-reliant rather than being dependent on the Dalai Lama."
What will happen to the dialogue with the Chinese government?
The nine rounds of dialogue have been between the Chinese authorities and the envoys of the Dalai Lama. This issue may become clearer in the coming days as the parliament discusses matters like this.
He is relinquishing the last vestiges of his formal governmental role in the Tibetan government in exile (Central Tibetan Administration, or CTA). These duties, enshrined in the Charter (constitution) of Tibetans in exile, include summoning or suspending the parliament, appointing ministers, and holding referenda.
Is the Dalai Lama ending his advocacy for the Tibetan people?
No. He says, "My desire to devolve authority has nothing to do with a wish to shirk responsibility," and "as long as Tibetans place their trust and faith in me, I will continue to serve the cause of Tibet." He will continue to speak out on, and speak with world leaders about, the struggles facing Tibetans in Tibet.
Does this announcement affect the Dalai Lama's spiritual role?
No. Recognized and venerated as the 14th reincarnation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, his spiritual role is intact and inescapable. It is expected that he will continue to travel the world to give teachings.
Why is the Dalai Lama doing this?
He frames it as the culmination of a decades-long transition to democracy, which includes elections for an executive and the legislature. He also puts it in context of making the Tibetan people self-reliant for any eventuality, including his passing. He says, "it is necessary that we establish a sound system of governance while I remain able and healthy, in order that the exile Tibetan administration can become self-reliant rather than being dependent on the Dalai Lama."
What will happen to the dialogue with the Chinese government?
The nine rounds of dialogue have been between the Chinese authorities and the envoys of the Dalai Lama. This issue may become clearer in the coming days as the parliament discusses matters like this.