Dalai Lama wins Grammy Award for Spoken-Word Album Release
June 3, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Grammy Award Presented to Dalai Lama for Spoken-Word Album
Tenzin Gyatso, the spiritual leader known as the Dalai Lama, has received his first Grammy award. The award was presented by Indian classical music maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
The Dalai Lama’s spoken-word album, titled “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama”, is the recipient of the Grammy Award. This marks a notable achievement for the spiritual leader, who has been recognized with this prestigious honor.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan presented the award to the Dalai Lama during the ceremony. No further details on the specific criteria used by the Grammy Awards committee to select the winner have been made available.
The Dalai Lama’s album “Meditations” is a collection of his reflections and meditations, which are intended to promote spiritual growth and self-awareness. The album has been widely acclaimed for its thought-provoking content and soothing voice.
The Grammy Award is one of the most prominent music awards in the world, recognizing excellence in various genres of music. The Dalai Lama’s achievement marks a significant milestone in his career as a spiritual leader and artist.
No further information on the ceremony or the reaction of the Dalai Lama to receiving the award has been made available at this time.
Source: Al Jazeera