Global jubilation as His Holiness the Dalai Lama turns 80
By Annie Padwick / July 16, 2015
As Tibetan Buddhism’s spiritual leader his Holiness the Dalai Lama reached the landmark birthday of 80 this month, worshipers and well-wishers joined together to wish him a happy birthday and a long life. “For him, this birthday is just like any other day” said the founder of Friends of Dalai read more →
Meditating and Education for Global Happiness
By Vida Castro / July 15, 2015
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived in Dallas, Texas on July 1 for a 10 day visit to the United States. He addressed a full house of nearly 2,500 people at the George W Bush Presidential Centre in Southern Methodist University, and spoke of every human being’s right to happiness read more →
Birthday Wishes for His Holiness From Around the World
July 10, 2015
“I am here on behalf of President Barack Obama to convey the warmth of the American people to His Holiness. Very few other people have made such a positive contribution to humanity as His Holiness with his unwavering message of compassion. We celebrate today an extraordinary leader, a good man, read more →
Tibetan Groups Refute China’s Boasts of Human Rights
By Erin McKissick / July 1, 2015
A White Paper entitled Progress in China’s Human Rights in 2014 was issued by the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China on June 8.Citing their “tremendous achievements” in human rights issues, the government highlighted accomplishments such as poverty alleviation, freedom of speech, and protections for minorities over read more →
Election Process Underway
By Mary Trewartha / June 30, 2015
The election process has begun for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), or Tibetan government-in-exile. The post of Sikyong, or Prime Minister of the Government-in-Exile, is up for election along with the other Chitue, or members of the parliament-in-exile. The 14th Kashag, or Cabinet, completes its five-year term in April, 2016. read more →
A Message from the Karmapa
By Erin McKissick / June 30, 2015
This June marks the 30th birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. Born into a nomad family in Eastern Tibet, the Karmapa was officially recognised by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and enthroned at the Tsurphu Monastery at the age of seven. In order to learn from the Kagyu lineage teachers, read more →
Tibetans Defy the Ban and Celebrate His Holiness’s Birthday
By Tenzin Samten / June 29, 2015
Reports have been coming in from Tibet that in advance of Dalai Lama’s birthday this month, the Chinese authorities have tightened restrictions across Tibetan-populated areas by blocking public gatherings and activities. Despite all the restrictions and bans from Chinese authorities, a large number of Tibetans gathered at monasteries in Gansu read more →
US and UK statements on Tibet at the UN in Geneva
By Rohini Kejriwal / June 29, 2015
Renewed discussions for on the issue of Tibet took place recently at the “Lockdown in Tibet” event as part of the 28th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Detailed statements on Tibet were made by both a United Kingdom government minister and the United States State read more →
Supporting Victims of Torture
By Lucy Chapman / June 29, 2015
A crowd of around one hundred people gathered to watch the debut of a documentary film Through Flesh and Bones, screened on June 26, the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2015. The screening was set up by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy read more →
Tibetans Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday
By Tenzin Samten / June 25, 2015
Dharamshala, the residence of Dalai Lama, was in festive mood for weeks as Tibetans geared up for a mega celebration of the 80th birthday of their beloved leader, the 14th Dalai Lama whose birthday falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. The three read more →