Overview
- The 90-year-old was honored for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording category.
- He did not attend the Los Angeles ceremony, and songwriter-composer Rufus Wainwright accepted on his behalf, quipping, “I’m not the Dalai Lama.”
- The Recording Academy said his narration combined deep wisdom with a soft cadence that surpassed the typical audiobook format.
- In an online message, he accepted the award with gratitude and humility, presenting it as recognition of shared responsibility for peace, compassion and environmental care.
- About 13,000 Recording Academy members vote on the Grammys, indicating broad industry support for the decision.