Dalai Lama Honored with Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | The Dalai Lama |
| Award | Gold Mercury Award for Peace and Sustainability |
| Presented by | Gold Mercury International represented by Nicolas De Santis (President and Secretary-General) |
| Location | Dalai Lama's residence in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh |
| Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Significance of Award | Recognizes world peace, good governance, and sustainable development; established in Italy |
| Key Reasons for Award | Lifelong advocacy for non-violence, human rights, environmental sustainability, and Tibetan rights |
| Additional Event | Celebration of Dalai Lama's 90th birthday |
| Global Influence | Advocate of non-violence, human dignity, interfaith dialogue, environmental conservation |
| Historical Context | Long-standing emphasis on universal responsibility and interconnectedness of humanity |