Panchsheel, 50 years after
Today, India and China ‘celebrate’ the 50th anniversary of the ‘Agreement on Trade and Intercourse between the Tibet region of China and India,’ better known as the ‘Panchsheel Agreement.’
Teens’ complex query intrigued Dalai Lama
When the Dalai Lama solicited questions from the thousands of visitors during his recent visit to Pasadena, Calif., one of the six he selected was posed by three students from Seattle’s Hazel Wolf High School.
Tibetan Woman Completes London Marathon
Running in the London Marathon is one of life’s challenges. A runner needs to train hard for months in order to complete the 26.2 mile run. Tibetan born Kelsang Dolma Dodin, who was brought up in the Himalayan Kingdom of Ladakh, is not new to running such a long distance.
RTYC Delhi shows support to the NY hunger strikers and remembers Pawo Thupten Ngodup
Today at 10am, RTYC Delhi held a rally from Jantar Mantar to Parlaiment Street. Around 60 members mostly students from Delhi university inspite of their ongoing annual university exams participated in the rally
Hunger Strikers Now Critical, Czech Republic Assures Support
Tibetans who visited the hunger strikers this morning on the 27th day of their protest fast were shocked to see the state to which they had wasted. Dolma Choephel in particular was reduced to a critical condition; she could no longer stand on her feet, a witness said.
Takna, Deputies Pay Tribute to a Martyr
The 6th anniversary of Pawo Thupten Ngodup’s death was observed here at Lhagyalri. A modest function along with prayer offering was attended among others by Vice Chairperson Gyari Dolma and twelve members of the 13th Assembly of the Tibetan People’s Deputies.
Being the last Dalai Lama doesn’t trouble monk currently filling role
The possibility of being the last Dalai Lama doesn’t trouble the man currently holding the position, as long as his authority is transferred to a democratically elected Tibetan government, a media conference heard Wednesday.
An Open Letter to Kofi Annan from Three Tibetans on Hunger Strike
Dear Mr. Secretary-General, Good morning and Tashi Delek. Today marks the 27th day of our indefinite hunger strike at the front doorstep of the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Hitchcock left speechless
Ken Hitchcock, known far and wide as the National Hockey League’s quote machine, finally was at a loss for words on Wednesday morning. The Philadelphia Flyers head coach was introduced to the Dalai Lama at a Toronto hotel and could not come up with anything to say.
Everett to host 4 days of Tibetan art, culture
Geshe Lobsang Tenzin remembers his first impressions of actor Richard Gere: “He is a person of great integrity, a really kindhearted person.”