BAREFOOT EXPERTS – Jamyang Norbu
Among the many half-cocked (and often disastrous) schemes dreamed up during the Cultural Revolution, the institution of “barefoot doctors” (Chin:chijiao yisheng; Tib: amchi kangjema)
China detains at least three Tibetans for peaceful protest in Kardze, Tibet
This morning at around 11:00 AM (Beijing Standard Time), at least three Tibetans were severely beaten and detained by the Chinese security forces for staging a peaceful protest
Tents, tanks and a torch in China
Last week presented a puzzle of irreconcilable images and memories in this city. With all the photos and television footage of the devastating May 12 Sichuan earthquake still seared in everyone’s consciousness
Dalai Lama Stamp to be Auctioned in Duesseldorf
An extremely rare Austrian postage stamp showing the face of the Dalai Lama is to be auctioned in the German city of Dusseldorf this week. It is said to be one of only 30 of
Olympic torch arrives in Tibetan areas amid tight security
China paraded the Olympic torch through the mountain town of Shangri-la on Wednesday, the first of several stops it will make in Tibetan areas despite complaints from overseas rights
Australian leader criticized for not arranging to meet Dalai Lama in Sydney
The Dalai Lama began a series of meditation lectures in Australia on Wednesday, as human rights advocates criticized Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for failing to arrange a meeting with
Another message to the people of Tibet – from Greenland!
When it comes to geographical spread; explorers from all over the world sure beat the Chinese torch relay! Free Tibet messages have now been displayed at the North Pole, the summit of Mount Everest, and
China’s torch relay shrouded in mystery
China’s Olympic torch relay has become a mystery tour, with organisers refusing to disclose the dates of a planned journey though Tibet and other potentially sensitive legs
Hundreds in Nepal stage mock protest over China’s bloody crackdown
Tibetan exiles in Nepal on Tuesday intensified their third phase of protest against China with over 300 Tibetans staging a mock-drama protest near the Chinese Consulate in Hattisar
China says stop Tibet protests to advance talks
China on Tuesday called on the Dalai Lama and his supporters to halt Tibet protests and attempts to “ruin the Olympics,” in order to create the conditions for future roundtable