Speaking of Kalons
The 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile meets from September 16 to October 1 of this year. One if its key tasks will be to consider candidates for the seven Kalons (ministers) nominated by the Kalon Tripa
Two more monks served lengthy jail terms for “intentional homicide”
A day after a Chinese court in eastern Tibet sentenced a Tibetan monk to 11-years in prison, two more monks were given lengthy jail terms Tuesday in connection with the self-immolation of 20-year old monk Phuntsog in March this year.
China says Tibetan gold mine amongst largest in Asia
Months after the World Gold Council (WGC) invited suggestions to exclude conflict gold from markets, China announced Saturday that the Dachang gold mine in Yulshul, eastern Tibet will likely become one of Asia’s largest goldmines.
5000 people from 25 countries attend the Dalai Lama’s teachings
Over 5000 people including Chinese from mainland China are attending His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s three-day teachings at Tsug-la Khag, the main temple in the exile seat of Dharamshala, north India.