Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy, Tibetan Exiles in Dharamshala Celebrate Historic Moment

The exiled Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrated with joy as the Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award. He earned the honor in the Best Audio Book category for the album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama". The album, a collaboration with sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons, combines spoken word and music to promote peace and compassion. Tibetan leaders stated this award provides a new global platform to spread his message of universal brotherhood.

Key Points: Dalai Lama Wins Grammy, Tibetan Community Celebrates in Dharamshala

  • Dalai Lama wins first Grammy for spoken-word album
  • Tibetan exile community in Dharamshala elated
  • Album promotes peace, compassion, universal brotherhood
  • Collaboration with Amjad Ali Khan and sons
  • Seen as new platform to spread spiritual message
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Exiled Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrates Dalai Lama's Grammy win

The Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy for a spoken-word album. The exiled Tibetan community in Dharamshala celebrates the global recognition of his message.

"I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility... as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility. - Dalai Lama"

Dharamshala, February 2

The exiled Tibetan community living in Dharamshala are elated as spiritual leader Dalai Lama earns his first Grammy for the spoken-word album "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama" on Monday.

Expressing joy, the Deputy speaker of Tibetan parliament in-exile Dolma Tsering said that with this Grammy award the Dalai Lama's message of "universal brotherhood" and compassion will spread all over the world.

In response to the Dalai Lama's achievement, Deputy speaker of Tibetan parliament in-exile Dolma Tsering told ANI, "It's historic moment and it's a matter of great joy, not only for Tibetans but for the whole humanity. So I also want to express my congratulations to his holiness for winning this Grammy award"

"This is certainly a new platform that he has been able to reach to share his message of universal brotherhood and compassion," added Tsering.

The album was nominated in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording, for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Monday (Local Time). The event took place at Los Angeles.

The Dalai Lama collaborated with sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash on this album, which is a combination of spoken words and music to celebrate the values of peace, compassion and hope.

In response to the award the Dalai Lama's office 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."

Meanwhile, Grammy's 2026 concluded with Kendrick Lamar ann SAZ winning the Record of the Year award while Billie Eilish bagged the Best Song of the year at the prestigious award ceremony.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I respect the Dalai Lama's spiritual teachings, I feel the article's framing is a bit one-sided. Dharamshala is in India, and we should be careful about platforms given to political narratives. That said, congratulations on the Grammy for the artistic work.
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Aman W
Amazing news! It's great to see Indian classical musicians like the Bangash family getting global recognition through this collaboration. Art and message together can create a powerful impact. Jai Ho!
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Sarah B
As someone living in McLeod Ganj for a few months, the joy here is palpable. The community is so warm and resilient. This award feels like a win for their spirit. The album is genuinely soothing.
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Vikram M
India has always been a land that gives shelter to diverse thoughts and people. This is a moment of cultural pride. The message of 'universal brotherhood' resonates deeply with our own philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'.
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Kriti O
So happy for this recognition! 🎉 In times of so much negativity online and offline, we need these reminders of compassion and oneness. Will definitely listen to the album now.

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