Let’s make Ladakh litter free . Everyone has to do their bit .. hotel associations , market bodies, civil society , students, municipal authorities . Responsible tourism is the only model worth aspiring for in Ladakh. The pristine land must be preserved.
Super proud of these two young ladies Disket Angmo and Jigmet chorol who have the vision and ingenuity to open this experiential Pashmina centre in Thiksey monastery , aptly called Changra- truly admire their spirit of enterprise
We Can Change the World - His Holiness the Dalai Lama believes we have everything we need to make the 21st century a peaceful, compassionate century — and it starts with each one of us. Through education, awareness, and nurturing our inner peace and compassion, we can transform our families, our communities, and our world. Video originally recorded on April 18, 2012.
People of Leh, bowing in veneration to the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha. Inviting all residents on the sacred occasion of Buddh Purnima at 9 am in Jivetsal, for a befitting prayer before the Holy Relics.
Peace Begins Within - His Holiness the Dalai Lama reminds us that a peaceful world starts with a peaceful mind — and that loving kindness and compassion are its ultimate foundation. Not just as spiritual practice, but as the very basis for humanity's survival. Video originally recorded on October 26, 2021.
Cheese from India makes its mark globally…
India made an impressive debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, which is a vibrant international competition for cheese and dairy products. Four Indian products won medals, including 1 Super Gold, 2 Golds and 1 Silver.
The Super Gold was won by Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie Style), the Golds were won by Yak Churpi-Soft, Nordic Farm, Leh, Ladakh and Eleftheria Brunost (Whey Cheese) while the Silver was won by Eleftheria Kaali Miri (Belper Knolle Style). Congratulations to Mausam Narang and Thenlay Nurboo.
Such successes strengthen India’s artisanal dairy sector on the world stage.
Cheese from India makes its mark globally…
India made an impressive debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, which is a vibrant international competition for cheese and dairy products. Four Indian products won medals, including 1 Super Gold, 2 Golds and 1 Silver.
The Super Gold was won by Eleftheria Gulmarg (Brie Style), the Golds were won by Yak Churpi-Soft, Nordic Farm, Leh, Ladakh and Eleftheria Brunost (Whey Cheese) while the Silver was won by Eleftheria Kaali Miri (Belper Knolle Style). Congratulations to Mausam Narang and Thenlay Nurboo.
Such successes strengthen India’s artisanal dairy sector on the world stage.
#WATCH | Delhi: On Buddha Relics Exposition, DG, International Buddhist Confederation, Abhijit Halder says, "... We have taken the Buddha’s relic abroad, important for tourism. In Thailand, five million people gathered; in Vietnam, 17 million... Ladakh, with its deep Buddhist heritage, has sustained traditions of Gelug, Kagyu, Sakya and Nyingma together for centuries. It is home to more than a hundred monasteries — a fact little known even within India..."
From the ancient Piprahwa Stupa in Uttar Pradesh to the sacred heights of Ladakh,the Holy Relics of the Buddha travel across time and terrain to remind the world: peace knows no borders. This Vesak Buddha Purnima, Leh becomes the spiritual heart of the Himalayas as the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata opens its doors to seekers, believers, and wanderers alike. May 1–14, Leh. Come not as tourists, but as pilgrims. The mountains are waiting. 🙏🏔️
Plan your spiritual journey: https://t.co/KiLA0xgPg1
#BuddhaRelics #Ladakh #PeaceBeyondBorders #VesakBuddhaPurnima #Tathagata #SacredLadakh #BuddhaPurnima2026
True sustainability is uncomfortable. It demands limits, discipline, and long-term thinking—not quick profits and cosmetic branding. Ladakh doesn’t need more slogans; it needs systems that work, enforcement that matters and people willing to practice what they preach. ✨
“Sustainable” in Ladakh is just a fancy costume. Wear it for the award show, wear it for the interview, wear it for the tourists, then take it off when no one’s watching and drain your sewage into the river like everyone else. The word has become decoration. The rivers are still waiting for action. #sustainable #underpracticedword #honestyproblem
Buddhism in the highlands of India .. Ladakh is where spiritualism resides. The first fortnight of May will witness the holy exposition of relics of Lord Buddha . Tourists and devotees are invited to register at https://t.co/1XlYPzmFeO .
Spring has finally arrived and so has the breathtaking apricot blossom, offering a true visual treat of soft pink and white petals spread across Ladakh's valleys. Come celebrate the #ApricotBlossomFestival, known locally as ‘Chuli Mentok Stanmo’ with us from April 8-16, 2026
A historic moment for Ladakh. The Sacred Buddha Relics Exposition in Leh, May 1–14, is a rare convergence of faith, heritage, and community. This is more than an event ….it’s an invitation to experience the living spiritual landscape of Ladakh. Plan your visit. 🙏 #ladakh