His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. He is the spiritual leader of Tibet. He was born on 6 July 1935, to a farming family, in a small hamlet located in Taktser, Amdo, northeastern Tibet. At the age of two, the child, then named Lhamo Dhondup, was […]
It was on 2nd day of September in 1960 that the fruit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s gift of the excellence of the democratic system of government to the Tibetan people was realized with the establishment of the Tibetan parliament which was made up of elected representatives from all the three provinces as well […]
H.H. The 14th Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso) The Nobel Peace Prize 1989 A Buddhist Advocate for Peace and Freedom From his exile in India, the religious and political leader the Dalai Lama has since 1959 stood at the head of the nonviolent opposition to China's occupation of Tibet.
Tashi Delek, This year marks 54 years since the first Tibetan families made Calgary their home. As we reflect on this journey, we are reminded of the strength and determination of our early community members who worked selflessly to preserve our culture, traditions, and identity in a new land. We warmly invite you to join […]
We invite all TAA members and friends to our upcoming Spring Bazaar — a beloved community tradition and an important fundraiser toward securing a bigger and better permanent chikhang for our community. Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 Venue: Rosscarrock Community Hall, Calgary, AB Preparation Night: Friday, April 10 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM For […]
We are pleased to share that community member and lawyer Gelek Passang Lak is hosting a two-hour seminar this Saturday. • Topics: Wills, Personal Directives, and Enduring Power of Attorney • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 • Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM • Location: Chikhang This is a valuable opportunity to get informed guidance […]
The final round of voting for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile will be held on April 26. Voters must bring their Green Book and must have been previously registered to participate. Please do not miss this important opportunity to have your voice heard. f you are unsure how to fill in your ballot, please watch this […]