Vatican Sends Good Wishes to Buddhists in the Holy Vesak Season
As the followers of Sakyamuni Buddha observe the birth, enlightenment and demise of their Teacher by redoubling efforts at meritorious deeds, the Vatican sends its greeting to the “Buddhist friends”, wishing them joy “as individuals, as families and as communities”.
Thousands attend Panchen Lama Vigils held Worldwide – An “outstanding day of activism”
On May 17th, in a coordinated Global action organized by the ITSN, thousands of Tibetans and Tibet supporters worldwide mourned the 10-year anniversary of China’s abduction of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet.
Great minds gather in Jordan to tackle global woes
Nobel laureates from across the globe gathered in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra with the lofty goal of seeking solutions to the world’s problems.
Vigil for the Panchen Lama in front of the Chinese Embassy in Paris, France
A vigil was held on May 17 in front of the Chinese Embassy in Paris for mark the 10th anniversary of the Panchen Lama’s kidnapping by the Chinese governement.