China on Monday (February 2, 2026) 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 (February 1, 2026) in the category of best audio book, narration, and 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, Mr. Lin told a media briefing here. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility," the Dalai Lama said. I am grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely," he said.

Source: The Hindu February 02, 2026 15:19 UTC