The initiative aimed to nurture a Sewa Manobhav—a spirit of selfless service—among young participants, encouraging them to contribute meaningfully to their families, communities, and Dharma.
The move comes as leaders from the now 11-member BRICS bloc wrapped up a tense summit in Rio de Janeiro, which included scathing criticism of Trump’s expanding trade war.
The Tibetan spiritual leader used his birthday message to thank well-wishers from around the world, including Tibetan communities, for their support and compassion.
A 2025 global survey finds Australia and India among the few nations where public confidence in democracy remains strong, despite widespread global dissatisfaction.
