Cops gloat over Chhang-e, the women fight tears

There were moist eyes and grim faces in the group of women being held up as an example at the Majnu Ka Tila Tibetan colony today. They can no longer brew the traditional Tibetan beer, Chhang, which has been so much a part of their lives and a source of livelihood.

Tenzin Delek Rinpoche case raised at Canadian Parliament

Rob Anders, MP (Calgary West) today rose in the House of Commons and made the following statements: Mr. Rob Anders (Calgary West, CPC): Mr. Speaker, tomorrow, December 2, Tibetan monk Tenzin Delek Rinpoche is scheduled to be executed by the Chinese government.

“March for Tibet’s Independence” Begins

It was a cold, very rainy day in Indianapolis, but 22 dedicated Tibetans and three others gathered at 10 am in front of the “Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument” in downtown Indianapolis to begin the “March for Tibet’s Independence” from Indianapolis to Chicago.

The pool player with a dangerous secret

We were passing through a small town and looking to take a break. We found a place for a game of pool. The big Tibetan sky was a mesmerizing blue. The wind blew strongly. These were important facts to understand because the pool table was outside.

How Buddhism Got to Russia

After denying the Dalai Lama’s visa requests for years, Russia has finally relented and allowed the Buddhist spiritual leader to visit the country. He will spend most of his time in the southern republic of Kalmykia, half of whose 300,000 residents are practicing Buddhists.