Following the passing away of Czech politician, diplomat and statesman Karel Schwarzenberg, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to his widow, Mrs. Therese Schwarzenberg, to offer his condolences and prayers.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama met a group of peace campaigners mostly from Europe.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to the newly elected Khamba Lama of Gaden Thekchogling, the principal Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia, Geshé Jetsun Dorji (Javzandorj-Жавзандорж), to congratulate him on his new position.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to the Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, to express his sadness about the devastating earthquake that recently struck western Nepal leading to the loss of precious human lives and many injuries.