Dalai Lama to undergo knee treatement in Delhi, plans extended stay in Ladakh after recovery
Dharamshala, June 4
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will travel from Dharamshala to New Delhi on June 5 to undergo medical treatment on his left knee, according to an announcement from his official X handle.
In a post on X, the announcement stated, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama is scheduled to depart Dharamsala tomorrow for Delhi, where he will undergo medical treatment on his left knee."
The announcement added that following his recovery, the Dalai Lama is expected to travel to Ladakh towards the end of June for an extended stay.
The announcement said, "Following his recovery, he is to travel to Ladakh toward the end of June for an extended stay."
Earlier on Wednesday, the spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, formally received his Grammy Award, which he won for the album 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama', during a special ceremony at his office in Dharamshala.
It was presented by the alsarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash. While addressing the media, maestro Amjad Ali Khan said, "We have played sarod with my sons, Aman Ali Bangash, Ayan Ali Bangash. We are playing sarod with the voice of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. So we are here to offer this award, Grammy award, to the Holiness, the Dalai Lama."
Ayaan Ali Bangash called the Grammy win and collaboration with the Dalai Lama a "blessing". He said, "It's such an honour to be here and we are just so blessed. It's just a blessing for us. We are so grateful that His Holiness blessed this project and allowed us to be a part of it. We are so blessed. It's all because of His Holiness's blessings."
Earlier this year, the Dalai Lama won the award in the audiobook category, where he was nominated alongside Elvis, Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story by Kathy Garver, Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah, Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson, and You Know It's True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli by Fab Morvan.
In response to the award, the Dalai Lama's office earlier posted a message from the Spiritual leader saying, "I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility. I truly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings. I'm grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely."
Musician Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on the Dalai Lama's behalf during the ceremony in February.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I respect his spiritual work but his prolonged stays in Ladakh raise valid concerns about China's sensitivities. As an Indian, I hope our government maintains a balanced approach—welcome for humanitarian reasons but without compromising our national interests.
Dalai Lama getting a Grammy is surreal but well-deserved! His message of compassion resonates globally. The audiobook category win shows how meditation and mindfulness are going mainstream. Hope his knee surgery is successful and he enjoys Ladakh's serene beauty.
Amjad Ali Khan and his sons presenting the Grammy is a proud moment for Indian classical music. 🙌 But I wonder why the Dalai Lama keeps visiting Ladakh—it seems politically charged. India should be cautious about any foreign religious leaders making extended stays in sensitive border areas.
Get well soon, Dalai Lama! 🕊️ His Grammy speech about "shared universal responsibility" is exactly what the world needs right now. I hope his stay in Ladakh brings positive attention to the region's beauty and challenges. India has always been a gracious host to spiritual leaders.
Interesting to see his team accepting the Grammy in February through Rufus Wainwright. The album sounds peaceful. However, his political activities often overshadow his spiritual message. I hope this is just a medical trip and nothing more.
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