And Compassion for All

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Jan 9, 2018 We're in this American experiment together. It's time to bring some real empathy into the world. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

‘Last Week Tonight’ Host John Oliver Talks to the Dalai Lama About Reincarnation (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 6, 2017 The exiled Tibetan leader's next earthly life is a contentious political issue for China. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama’s ‘Sexist’ Remarks Anger Equality Activists

Staff / Truthdig Sep 26, 2015 The spiritual leader said in a BBC interview that a female dalai lama would have to be "very, very attractive" or be "not much use." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Thou Shalt Not Kill

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 8, 2015 Repulsed by tales of U.S. atrocities told by veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, Spc. Robert Weilbacher applied for and was granted conscientious objector status. Then the Pentagon pulled a fast one, leaving him trapped in a hypermasculine dystopia. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Leonard Beerman: Activist, Pacifist, Rebel and Rabbi

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Dec 28, 2014 In a remembrance published earlier this week, the Rev. Madison Shockley recalled Rabbi Leonard Beerman, who will be buried today, as a great light for justice and peace. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A New Front in the War on Terror

Cherilyn Parsons / Truthdig Feb 16, 2013 In an attempt to promote international understanding, the Jaipur Literature Festival fights against “the terrorism of the mind,” said the event's producer, Sanjoy Roy. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

On Fire I Will Burn

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2013 Beijing is wiping out indigenous culture on the Tibetan Plateau. In protest, 98 people have set themselves on fire since 2009. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama Comments Provoke Conversation on Ethics of bin Laden Killing

Staff / Truthdig May 5, 2011 A Los Angeles Times piece suggests Tibet's spiritual leader supports the American action against Osama bin Laden, surprising some followers and causing others to seek clarification of the Dalai Lama's comments. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Exiled Tibetans Elect a New Leader

Staff / Truthdig Apr 28, 2011 Tibetan exiles around the world have elected a new prime minister. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Dalai Lama to Give Up Politics

Staff / Truthdig Mar 10, 2011 Tibet's exiled leader announced that after half a century of floating the idea, he is ready to hand over his political power to an elected official. The 14th Dalai Lama has led his government in exile since the Tibetan uprising of 1959 was put down, forcing him to flee the country. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Meets With Dalai Lama

Staff / Truthdig Feb 19, 2010 Tibet's exiled spiritual leader called China "childish" on Thursday after conferring with President Barack Obama in a meeting that was held over Beijing's objections. The White House released a carefully worded statement (posted after the jump) that praised the Dalai Lama without lending too much weight to his cause. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Will Be the New Global King of the Hill?

William Pfaff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2010 China and India stopped being part of what was called the "third world" when the "second world," the communist world, disappeared in a shattering of global illusions in 1989. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )