Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche passes away, CTA holds prayer service
DHARAMSHALA, Jan. 10: Renowned master from the Nyingmapa tradition Kyabje Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche Jamyang Dhondup has passed away into the state of thukdam on December 30, his monastery Lhundrub Chime Gatsal Ling announced Wednesday. The Tibetan master who is revered as a non-sectarian figure was 91 years old. His Dharamshala based monastery in a statement on […]
CECC urges action on Tibet, US House may pass the bill next week
DHARAMSHALA, JAN 9: Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) urged action on Tibet as the US House representatives hope that Tibetan Policy and Support Act (TSPA) may pass in the Senate next week, reports International Campaign for Tibet (ICT). During the release of the annual report published by CECC, Rep. James McGovern said, “My hope is that […]
Youngest ever Justice Commissioner sworn in
DHARAMSHALA, JAN 10: Tenzin Lungtok was sworn in as the Justice Commissioner of the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission (TSJC) at a swearing-in ceremony today in the T-building, now known as the Sikyong auditorium. Mr. Lungtok succeeds Mr. Ngawang Rabgyal Norpa who is retiring from his long service. Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo administered the oath of […]