Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy at 90
The Dalai Lama, who is 90 years old, won his first Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards.
He won in the category of Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for his audiobook called 'Meditation: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama'.
This audiobook includes his teachings mixed with nice sounds and music, and many people liked it a lot.
The award was accepted by musician Rufus Wainwright on behalf of the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama's office shared a message saying he is grateful and sees the award as a recognition of universal responsibility.
It was a special moment because the Dalai Lama has never won a Grammy before, and it was a night full of firsts and celebrations in music.
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award at age 90 in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.
The winning work is 'Meditation: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama', which combines his teachings with soundscapes and music.
Musician Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on behalf of the Dalai Lama, expressing the honor and privilege of participating in the project.
The Dalai Lama's office shared a message from him, expressing gratitude and humility, seeing the award as a recognition of universal responsibility.
The win was part of a night marked by historic firsts at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny's Spanish-language album winning Album of the Year.
- Who
- Dalai Lama
- What
- Won his first Grammy Award
- When
- 68th Annual Grammy Awards
- Where
- Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- Why
- For his audiobook 'Meditation: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama'
Immigration Advocacy
Traditional Grammy Categories
Immigration Messages
Immigration Advocacy
Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish used their acceptance speeches to criticize immigration authorities and advocate for immigrant rights.
Traditional Grammy Categories
Some traditionalists may view these political statements as inappropriate for a music awards ceremony.
Country Music Categories
Immigration Advocacy
The Grammys renamed country album to contemporary country album and added a traditional country album category, which some see as a positive distinction.
Traditional Grammy Categories
Others argue that this change was a response to backlash after Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' won best country album, indicating a need for better categorization.
- Recipient
- Dalai Lama
- Age
- 90
- Award
- Grammy
- Category
- Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording
- Work
- Meditation: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Event
- 68th Annual Grammy Awards
- Accepted By
- Rufus Wainwright
- Dalai Lama's Reaction
- Expressed gratitude and humility, seeing the award as a recognition of universal responsibility.
Sources
Dalai Lama Wins First Grammy at 90 for His Audiobook 'Meditation'
Dalai Lama Makes History as He Wins First Grammy at 90
Grammy Awards 2026 Full list of Winners: Kendrick Lamar to Bad Bunny, check category-wise winner list here
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"Gratitude And Humility": Dalai Lama Reacts To First Grammy Win
