Himalayan Buddhist Council Seeks Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama

The Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to award the Bharat Ratna to the 14th Dalai Lama. According to IHCNBT, this honors his efforts in preserving Himalayan culture, promoting peace, and reviving Nalanda Buddhist traditions. The resolution, passed in New Delhi, also reaffirmed that the Dalai Lama's reincarnation is a religious matter, rejecting any political interference. The appeal follows the release of his new book, Voice for the Voiceless, highlighting India's role in shaping Tibetan Buddhism.