Sikyong Penpa Tsering Public Address Highlights Tibetan Unity in Newcastle.

Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration formally visited Newcastle for the first time, marking a significant milestone in his outreach to the Tibetan diaspora and supporters in the United Kingdom. He reflected on his previous official visit to the United Kingdom, noting that while he had visited several cities, this was his first time in Newcastle. Emphasising the vital role of the Tibetan and the value of the Tibetan language, he stated that anyone wishing to know and study Buddhism must learn Tibetan, as the core teachings are preserved in the original texts.

He encouraged Tibetans—especially the younger generation—to take pride in their mother tongue, explaining that major Buddhist scriptures like the Kangyur and Tengyur are available only in Tibetan. “Our language is not just cultural—it is the gateway to understanding Tibetan Buddhism,” he said, beginning with the importance of preserving linguistic heritage as a foundation for safeguarding Tibetan identity, ...