March 10, 2011 - Announces he plans to devolve political power to an elected leader of the Tibetan exile movement.

May 29, 2011 - Approves amendments to the exiled constitution, formally removing his political and administrative responsibilities.

July 16, 2011 - Meets with President Barack Obama at the White House.

May 14, 2012 - Accepts the Templeton Prize, an award worth £1.1 million ($1.77 million), which honors "outstanding individuals who have devoted their talents to expanding our vision of human purpose and ultimate reality."