Speaking of beggars
Even as China continues to dazzle the world with its economic boom, Tibet appears to have been shut out of it – if the growing number of Tibetan beggars is any indication. A report
Tibet Festival in Stamford concludes with series of events
Whilst Tibet campaigners engage in public demonstrations, lobbying parliaments and letter-writing campaigns to draw attention and garner support for Tibet’s political solution,
TSGs’ Andolan against China
The pro-Tibet groups also demanded freedom for Tibet and criticised the policy of Indian government on China regarding Tibet. During the demonstration, the protesting groups
Claims of the Dalai Lama’s nepotistic behaviour wrong
In his recent column (“Behind Dalai Lama’s holy cloak”, 23/5), Michael Backman chastised journalists for not challenging the Dalai Lama. In doing so, he resorted to questionable
Railway to Tibet poses no threat to environment: China
China has claimed that the Qinghai-Tibet railway, the world’s highest, has had no adverse effects on the surrounding environment and wildlife as accused by some pro-Dalai Lama activists.
Dalai Lama blesses Bendigo stupa
The Dalai Lama has visited Bendigo to bless the biggest Buddhist stupa in the Western world, which is under construction and due to be completed by 2010. About 2,000 people watched as the Tibetan