EC Releases Nominations for the Election of 3 Deputies

The Tibetan Election Commission officially released Thursday the final list of six candidates for the election of three deputies due to take place on 2 July. The nominees for two Domed deputies are Chapdrak Lhamo Kyap

Tibet rebels vow to target tattoo

Tibetan activists are planning a series of high-profile protests during performances at this year’s Edinburgh Military Tattoo over the decision to invite a Chinese military band to perform.

Dalai Lama denied Russian visa

The Russian Buddhist organisations are to appeal to the country’s apex Constitution Court for denying visa to the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, apparently under pressure from China.

India’s exiled Tibetans reject China’s white paper on autonomy

Exiled Tibetans living in India have rejected a white paper issued by China that reaffirms Tibet’s status as a part of China. The 30-page document is the first of its kind and squeezes the already slim hopes of a political solution that might allow Tibet’s spiritual leader

Dalai Lama vows to ‘struggle on’

The exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama, addressed the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday afternoon as part of his visit to Scotland. A few days earlier he addressed thousands of followers and seekers after truth in Glasgow.

MSPs get peace of Dalai Lama’s mind

The Dalai Lama surprised MSPs by making political comments on the first day of a hectic visit to the Capital. The Nobel Peace Prize winner – who is also head of state for the Tibetan government in exile since 1950

Holyrood could be ‘a model for Tibet’

The Dalai Lama told MSPs yesterday of his dream that Tibetan culture could survive as an integrated part of China. The exiled Tibetan leader, 69, who delivered the parliament’s weekly “time for reflection”