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
Chirac urged to press China for release of Tibetan ‘living god’
A 120,000-signature petition on Tibet was delivered to the French president’s office on Wednesday, calling for the release from detention of the teenaged Panchen Lama, the second-highest figure in Tibetan Buddhism.
His Holiness receives standing ovation, blesses blind child singer
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s two-day visit to the Scottish capital here ended with a delightful public talk at the Usher Hall for which he received a standing ovation. After the talk His Holiness and the capacity filled audience of 2300 people
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.
TWA Organizes a Four-Day Leadership Training to Empower Tibetan Women in Exile
The Tibetan Women’s Association (TWA) is organizing a Four-Day Leadership Training for Tibetan women in exile in the TWO Community Center, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamsala. The objective of this training is to empower Tibetan women in exile.
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”