China on Monday deplored the Grammy Award given to the Dalai Lama, saying it "firmly opposes" the Tibetan spiritual leader using the recognition to carry out "anti-China activities". The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy on Sunday in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The Dalai Lama is not purely a religious person, Lin told a media briefing. Reacting to the prestigious international recognition, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and humility, saying he did not view the award as a personal achievement. I am grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely," he said.

Source: dna February 02, 2026 13:20 UTC