The Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy, taking the award for Best Audiobook, Narration and Storytelling Recording for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the 68th Grammys pre-ceremony on February 1.
Musician Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on the Dalai Lama’s behalf, joking, “OK, I am not the Dalai Lama, obviously,” while calling it a privilege to participate in the project.
In a post on Instagram, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude, saying the recognition is not personal but a reflection of shared universal responsibility. He emphasized the importance of peace, compassion, environmental care, and the oneness of humanity.
The award was highly contested, with nominees including Trevor Noah, who hosted the Grammy ceremony, Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
The album features excerpts from the Dalai Lama’s talks and writings on mindfulness, harmony, and well-being, with contributions from musicians including Maggie Rogers and Andra Day.
