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The Tibetan Women's Association taking the mockelection's at Dharamsala, Inida. photo: TPI

Tibetan Leader: World Belongs to thePeople, not the Governments

Hiroshima: This morning His Holiness the DalaiLama along with the other Nobel Peace Laureatesvisited the Hiroshima Memorial Park, where theNobel Laureates and the delegation paid respectand prayer to those who lost their lives during thatfateful day of August 1945. Conclusion ceremonyof the 11th World Summit of Nobel Laureates wasalso done before the large gathering of thedelegates, medias, general public and the students.Each Nobel Laureates made final comments on theSummit and their hope and aspiration for the worldfree of nuclear weapons and wars. His Holinessthe Dalai Lama in his concluding remarks said thatthe Hiroshima and Nagasaki legacy will live forlong to remind the humanity of the destructivenature of nuclear weapons and wars. He said hewas deeply impressed by the forgiving heart ofthe people of Japan despite the great suffering theyendured. "Past is past, now we must look forwardto the future. What future we want it is in our hand.We must now work on to have this 7 billion peoplelive together in peace and harmony as a big family."The world belongs to the people, and not to the

Modern Tibetan Fashion KeepsTraditional Values

Exile Tibetan Students protest for language rights inTibet. Photo: Sangay /TPI

Pre-ElectionResults Announced

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Tibetan female writer and blogger visiting Lhasa, thecapital of Tibet. Photo: FIle

Suu KyiReleased.

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On 14th November, His Holiness the Dalai Lama along with the other Nobel Peace Laureates visited the HiroshimaMemorial Park, where the Nobel Laureates and the delegation paid respect and prayer to those who lost their lives

during that fateful day of August 1945. Photo: TPI

Nepal President Arrives in Tibet

Ms. Dolma Gyari, the deputy speaker of Tibetanparliament accepted the award from the chief guest,Smt. Urmila Singh, the governer of H.P on behalf of

Tibetan people at the 30th Annual function of theNewspaper. Photo: TPI/ YC. Dhardhowa

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: The Himachal Sankalp Shree 2010Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday (31 October)at Lions Bhawan, Civil Bazar, Dharamshala. Ms.Ngawang Lhamo Kanag Director of Nyingtop LingTibetan Handicapped Children's Craft Home

Dharamshala: The Tibetan Women's Association(TWA) today released the results of the July 6Kalon Tripa (Tibetan Prime Minister) MockElection.In a press statement, the TWA was keen to

Tibetan models showcase newest fashions, Dharamshala, India on 30th October 2010. Photo: TPI/James Dunn

Dharamshala: A Fashion show was held atTibetan Institute of Performance Arts (TIPA) onSaturday evening (30th October) to showcase thework of the Tibetan Modern-TraditionalFashionable Costume Shop. The fashion showalso included music performances by manydifferent Tibetan singers, including SosholDhargye.The fashion featured 20 traditional categoriesrepresenting the different regions and countiesof Tibet. In the modern section fo the showalmost 40 dresses and suits costing over 2 lakhrupees.The show included 10 models of both sexes,including the winner of the first Miss Tibet, DolmaTsering and runners up from Miss Tibet,

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Dharamshala: This morning (November 4th) 1,400Tibetans protested in Dharamshala todemonstrate their outrage over the recenteducational reforms laid out by the Chinesegovernment in Tibet.The event was organized by the Tibetan YouthCongress and included many students from TCVas well almost 240 students from Sara College.They mass demonstration marched from the maintemple in McLeod Ganj to Lower Dharamshala, to

Dharamshala: A Tibetan religious festival wasdisrupted by Nepal authorities on Friday, just twoday after the president Yadav arrived in Tibetancapital, Lhasa whilst on his way to Shanghai, leadinga delegation of 17 people. This is a Buddhist festivalcelebrated to observe the descent of Buddha fromheaven back to earth.Not only political events, now the authorities alsocarried out their policy on religious activities."Basically all Tibetans planed to gather at theNamgyal middle school located near by Swayambhuon Friday to hold a special prayers of the festival(Lhabab Dhuchen), unfortunately, hundreds of

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Against Chinese Language Reforms

Dharamshala: Monday, (01 November) at11:11am famous Tibetan female writer andblogger Woeser received a highly threateningphone call from the Lhasa City Public SecurityBureau according to a message posted on herblog; woeser.middle-way.net.

Writer Threatened by Chinese Police

Yangchen Metok and Metok Lhaze. The eventshowcased both traditional and modern Tibetanfashions as well as a fusion of the two, by the maindesigner of the Tibetan Modern-TraditionalFashionable Costume Shop Phubu Tsering.The fashion show was aimed at encouragingTibetans to continue wearing their culturesclothing. The designers also aimed at creating newmodern ways of Tibetan clothing, without losingtheir traditional values, the designers hope thattheir show will aid the promotion of Tibetan clothesto the international market.It highlighted the developments of the Tibetancommunity in exile with the attendance surpassing600 people at TIPA, based in Dharamshala.More photos, please visit our latest gallery of thefashion event.

President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav at the TribhuvanInternational Airport prior to leaving for a visit to Tibet

on Tuesday, Oct 26 2010. Photo: Nepal News

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Candlelight Vigil for TibetanLanguage held in

Dharamshala

A candle light vigil was held in Dharamshala, India on 01 November 2010 to against Chinselanguage reform for Tibetans recently. Photo: TPI/James Dunn

Dharamshala: A candlelight vigil wasobserved by over 350 hundredTibetans and Tibet supportersyesterday, in the exile capital,Dharamshala to demonstrate theirsolidarity with the current protestsoccurring inside Tibet over the‘genocide of language' by the Chinesegovernment.The event was organized by Studentfor a Free Tibet and was led by 30Tibetan students who recentlyescaped from Tibet, carrying bannersin support of Tibetan language rightsand each student displaying a letter ofthe Tibetan alphabet. The rally startedat the main square in McLeod Ganjwhere a petition for freedom oflanguage for all Tibetans was signedby many of the supporters to be sentto China's Ambassador to India, Mr.Zhang Yan. Afterwards the crowdmarched peacefully to Tsuglagkhang -the Dalai Lama's Temple complex -where pictures and videos of the recentprotests inside Tibet were screened andmany of the Students for a Free TibetDirectors spoke to the assembledcrowd about the current crisis insideTibet.

Tibetan Preliminary ElectionResults Announced

Dharamshala: The Election Commissionof the Central Tibetan Administration inDharamshala, northern India, today(November 12) declared the results ofthe first round of elections for the 15thTibetan Parliament-in-Exile and the thirddemocratically elected Kalon Tripa(Prime Minister).Dharamshala: The Election Commissionof the Central Tibetan Administration inDharamshala, northern India, today(November 12) declared the results ofthe first round of elections for the 15thTibetan Parliament-in-Exile and the thirddemocratically elected Kalon Tripa(Prime Minister).Six final Kalon Tripa candidates werenamed: Lobsang Sangay (22,489votes); Tenzin Namgyal Tithong(12,319); Dolma Gyari (2,733); TashiWangdhu (2,101); Lobsang Jinpa(1,545); Sonam Tobgya (605).150 final parliamentary candidates forthe three provinces of Tibet were alsoannounced, together with 20 forAmerica, Canada and Europe, 40 for theNyingma, Kagyu, Sakya and GelugBuddhist sects, and ten for the Bonreligion.Votes were cast at 57 polling stationsacross India, Nepal, Bhutan andworldwide. However, Chief ElectionCommissioner Jampel Choesang saidmore than 1,000 votes were wasted inNepal after 18 ballot boxes were seizedby the Nepalese police in Kathmandu.Further, the Bhutanese governmentordered the Tibetan authorities not tosend voting lists and ballot papers tothe election commission inDharamshala, thus wasting another 613votes.A total of 79,000 Tibetans were eligibleto vote, but only 47,000 (65%) took partin the election. 1,019 votes werediscounted due to spoiled or illegibleballot papers.

emphasise that the mock election's aimwas to encourage and increaseparticipation of the Tibetan electoratein the the real preliminary electionswhich were held in October, and nextyear's general election, and that it didnot want the mock election results tosway voters in any way.Of the 9,870 votes cast by registeredvoters in the mock election, 1,931 weredisqualified, due to candidates eithervoting for themselves or for ProfessorSamdhong Rinpoche, the present KalonTripa, who will be required to step downat the end of his present term.173 candidates representing 37 Tibetanprovinces stood in the mock election.Below we publish the top ten:1) Tenzin Namgyal Tethong (U-TsangProvince) - 2,174 votes.

2) Lobsang sangay (Dotoe province)-2000

3) Jesun pema (Domey province)-726

4) Gyari Dolma (Dotoe province)-470

5) Penpa tsering (Domey province)-232

6) Gyari Lodoe (Dotoe Privince)-231

7) Lobsang Jinpa (Dotoe province)-198

8) Lobsang Nyendak (Dotoe province)-152

9) Pema Jungney 143

10) Thupten Lungrik (Domey province)-136

received the award in recognition of herexcellent social works for thoseTibetans. She is among the eight Indiansocial workers who received the 2010award.The Awards Ceremony was attended byover 100 delegates, includinggovernment representatives, venturecapitalists, business leaders, experts andsocial entrepreneurs.Amongst the guest who attended thefunction were Sh. Kishan Kapoor,Hon'ble industry minister, Govt. of H.P,Sh. Onkar Sharma, Director industries,Govt. of H.P and Sh. R.S. Gupta, deputycommissioner, Kangra and severalothers.On 24 October, at the Municipalcommunity Hall, Dharamshala, theHimachal Kesari, a leading HindiNewspaper also awarded Tibetangovernment and its people for their greatcooperation, sincerity and openness.Ms. Dolma Gyari, the deputy speaker ofTibetan parliament accepted the awardfrom the chief guest, Smt. Urmila Singh,the governer of H.P on behalf of Tibetanpeople at the 30th Annual function of

the Newspaper. Governor also honoured23 people with 'Himachal KesariSammaan' for their outstanding servicesin varying fields.She said that press plays a prominentrole in dissemination of news to itsreaders and added that it is also

considered 4th pillar of democracy."Media played pivotal role to makepeople aware of various aspectsassociated with the society. Mediapersonel are an important link betweenGovernment and public which is alsoessential in democratic system."

Chief Election Commissioner of Tibetan government in-exile,Mr Jampal Choesang, newadditional Election Commissioner Ven. Geshe Rigzin Choedak amd Mr Chutpar Yangkho

Gyal.Photo: Sangay, TPI

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Ms. Ngawang Lhamo Kanag Director of Nyingtop Ling Tibetan Handicapped Children’sCraft Home received the award in recognition of her excellent social works for those

Tibetans. Photo: TPI/ Sangay

Indian Groups Honour Tibetans in Exile

TWA Mock Election ResultsAnnounced

By Matthew Singh-Toor. The Tibet Post

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

"Language is the foundation of Tibetanculture and this recent attack on ourlanguage reveals the Chinesegovernments' sinister attempt toassimilate Tibetans into Chinesesociety," said Tenzin Choedon, NationalDirector of Students for a Free TibetIndia."It is the inalienable right of everyTibetan to learn in their own language.We call on governments around theworld to press the Chinese governmentto respect Tibetan language rights,"said Tenzin Dorjee, Executive Directorof Students for a Free Tibet."If Tibetans inside Tibet have to studyin Chinese, spending all day listening,learning and speaking in Chinese, theyare in danger of losing our languageand losing our culture. Ultimately withthis will go our nation," warned LhadonTethong, recent outgoing ExecutiveDirector of Students for a Free Tibet.Yesterday's demonstration is another inan increasing number of protests insideand outside Tibet over the educationalreforms in Amdho by the Chinesegovernment, which will see all classesin schools taught in Mandarin insteadof the native Tibetan language.

By Matthew Singh-Toor. The Tibet Post

In response to what it perceives as alow turn-out, the election commissionwill reopen registration from November30 until January 17.The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exileconsists of 47 members. U-Tsang, Do-tod and Do-med - the three traditionalprovinces of Tibet - elect ten memberseach, while the four schools of TibetanBuddhism and the traditional Bon faith

elect two members each.Four members are elected by Tibetansin the West - two from Europe and twofrom North America. In addition, one tothree members with distinction in thefields of art, science, literature andcommunity service are nominateddirectly by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.The second and final round of electionswill be held on 20 March 2011.

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Tibet's Leader Teaches onCausality and Mind Train-

ing in Japan

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Monday gave audience to some 300Korean monks, nuns and general public who had come all the way from Korea to attend

his teachings at Nara city. Photo: TPI

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

His Holiness the Dalai Lama ChairsInter-Faith Events in Miami

His Hoiness the Dalai Lama left, is greeted by FIU Religious studies Prof. Nathan Katz at hisarrival at temple Emanu-EI in Miami Beach, Fla, Tuesday, 26 October 2010.

Photo: TPI/Jimmy-H.D

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Nara: Tibetan spiritual leader HisHoliness the Dalai Lama on Mondaygave audience to some 300 Koreanmonks, nuns and general public whohad come all the way from Korea toattend his teachings at Nara city. HisHoliness greeted the gathering andexpressed his happiness over meetingfellow Korean brothers and sisters. HisHoliness said that we are all disciplesof a same teacher, the Lord Buddha. Asrequested by the delegation, HisHoliness gave a brief teaching on Lawof causality and importance of mindtraining, and emphasized on properlearning rather than observing faith andBuddhist ceremonies.Later, led by the Chief abbot and themonks of the Todaiji Temple, HisHoliness the Dalai Lama visited the mainTemple and offered prayers along withthe monks before the great Daibutsu,8th century bronze statue of Buddha.People lined up in a long line in greatlength throughout the passage to themain Temple to welcome His Holinesswith greetings, scarves, flowers andhand-waving.After the prayer at the main Temple, HisHoliness gave a talk to a gathering of350 Japanese monks, nuns andBuddhist scholar and Shinto priests onthe topic of "What and how shouldpractitioners be!". His Holiness firstspoke on the practice that His Holinesshas been observing in his daily life.His Holiness said that the Buddhistteaching is based on the properunderstanding of the Four Nobel Truthand the realization of conventional andultimate truth. "All the action shouldbe based on good motivation, as far asthe practice and observing the Buddhistvows is concerned, it has different level.If you have taken monk's vow, than youmust observe the vows and practiceaccordingly. There is no compulsion inBuddhist religion to become a monk,even a lay person can practice sincerely.But disregarding the monk's vows andpractice under the excuse that "time haschanged etc." is not going to helponeself nor the Buddhist religion." SaidHis Holiness the Dalai Lama.In the afternoon, His Holiness gave talkto the gathering of monks, nuns, generalpublic and students at Todaiji Temple'slawn. More than 2000 people gathered

Maimi: Hundreds of South Floridians,including several prominent religiousleaders, visited Temple Emanu-El inMiami Beach on Tuesday morning (26thOctober) to hear Tibet's spiritual leader,His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama speakon the ``Significance of WorldReligions.''Sitting onstage at the Jewish temple onSouth Beach, the Dalai Lama advocatedfor ``respect'' and ``compassion for allreligions,'' saying that ``religious faithshould be part of our daily life.''``Of course I myself not practice 100percent, but I try... so you yourself shouldtry,'' the 75-year-old said to laughs duringhis hour-long appearance, adding that``moral qualities of religion are basichuman qualities'' that also exist secularly.Dalai Lama talked about all worldreligions saying "All these traditionshave the same message, the message oflove, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance,contentment," he said.In the afternoon, he spoke in front of8,000 students at Miami university'sBank United Centre in Coral Gables. T

to listen to His Holiness speak on "Howwe can contribute for peace andenvironment". His Holiness thanked theTemple authorities and the organizersfor making this gathering possible at oneof the most venerated and historicalTemples in Japan.His Holiness said, "we all desirehappiness and shun sufferings, in thiswe are all same. But human being is asocial animal, we are all dependent oneach other including the environment.Therefore, it is of utmost importance thatwe respect other's existence and well-being. Using force and violence bornour of mental afflictions to resolvedifference has become the thing of past,true practitioners should put theteaching in use promote a culture ofdialogue and understanding."Concept of "we and they" should bedone away with. We all, especially theyoung people should work on a waysto include all the 7 billion worldpopulation into "we" definition. Inreligion also, we need many religion tosatisfy the understanding of differentand variety of people. Most of the worldreligion talks about peace, love andcompassion, so there is no vastdifference. At societal level, we needseveral religion with several truth, butat individual level, we can have onereligion based on one truth. So there isbasis of misunderstanding and conflictamong the religions." His Holiness said.Advising the young students, HisHoliness advised them to be studiousin their study and told them to practice"Thoe, Sam, Gom Sum" [hearing,thinking and meditation] concept ofBuddhist learning. His Holiness alsoengaged in questions and answers timewith the audience and the youngstudents.Abbot of Todaiji Temple in his thanksspeech said that he was very happy tosee so many people in the vicinity ofthe Temple, and he was impressed tosee His Holiness being greeted by andshaking hands with Korean, Japanese,Chinese and Westerners. "This musthave been the dream of EmperorShommu [Japanese Emperor who builtthe great statue of the Buddha at TodaijiTemple] who had preached equality andoneness of all people and faith."One of the Abbots of Japanese

monasteries expressed his gratitude andthanked His Holiness for the frank andinvaluable teaching given and said thatmany of the monks were greatly inspiredto walk in the proper direction asprovided originally by the Lord Buddha.His Holiness the Dalai Lama will leavefor Niihama city of Shikoku islandtomorrow where he will have a publicdiscussion with one of Japanese brainscientists, Mogi Kenichiro. HisHoliness will give teaching on HeartSutra and Emptiness in the region.

he Dalai Lama instructed students that``your job is to create happy world,peaceful world.'' He told them to prepareby ``not only taking care of your brain,education, awareness, of courseimportant parts, but . . . your heart.''``In hosting these interfaith events, His

Holiness reminds us of the key role oftolerance and understanding innavigating the complicated times welive,'' said Nathan Katz, an FIU professorof religious studies. ̀ `His message is oneof unity and peace in the globalcommunity.''

World Needs More Peace, Less Violence:His Holiness the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to audience of Korean delegation, Oska, Japan on 7November 2010. Photo: TPI

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Osaka: Tibetan spiritual leader, HisHoliness the 14th Dalai Lama on Sunday(7 November) had a private meetingswith some Tibet supporters this morning.A delegation from Korea comprisingsome dignitaries also had a briefaudience with His Holiness.As a main event of the day, His Holinessgave a talk to a gathering comprising 5000young people including representativesfrom some 29 countries at Intex hall inOsaka city. The talk is one of main eventsof Junior Chamber of Commerce's eight-day program entitled "Peace Conferenceof Youth".His Holiness expressed his happinessover meeting so many young people andbeing able to interact with the youngpeople on the occasion. His Holinesssaid that this 21st century belongs tothe young people and it is theirresponsibility in making a new world ofpeace and less violence. "Desire forpeace only is not enough, it must comewith concrete action. Peace does notmeans the absence of violence,difference of opinion and conflict isbound to be there. But the means to solveand redress these differences andconflicts should be through proper

dialogue and not war. Destruction ofyour neighbor is destruction of yourself."Science and technology has greatlybenefited the humanity in bringingmaterial prosperity and conveniences,but it has its own limitation. Materialprogress alone does not bringhappiness. Japan is one of the mostindustralized and developed nations, butloneliness and suicides abound in thisnation. This is because we tend to forgetthe inner value and development of ourmind."Scientists have been studying matters,now these days scientists have beganto study their own mind. Science andtechnology are very important, but themind of the human beings who are theultimate users of these technologiesshould also develop accordingly in apositive direction so that thetechnologies are used for the welfare ofhumanity and world peace."Peace comes from human action, humanaction comes from motivation, so in orderto have a good and peaceful motivation,

human being first should have a peacewithin themselves." Said His Holinessthe Dalai Lama.Afternoon session was discussion withthe members of the Chambers and theirpresentations. Foreign participants madea brief presentations about the youths'activities in their own countries for worldpeace. His Holiness advised the youngparticipants that the concept of "We andThey" should be narrowed to includeeveryone in "we".His Holiness' talk was received by thegathering with standing ovation, theChairman Mr. Yasuyuki Honda and themembers thanked His Holiness for hisadvise and said that His Holiness visionfor world peace will live in the youngpeople's heart.His Holiness the Dalai Lama and theentourage members left Osaka for Naracity in the evening. His Holiness isscheduled to give talk to Buddhist andShinto priests, and later to the generalpublic at Todaiji Temple in Nara citytomorrow.

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World Calls for Free Liu Xiaoboafter Suu Kyi Release

Aung San Suu Kyi holds a bunch of flowers before addressing supporters outside theheadquarters of her National League for Democracy party in Yangon November 14, 2010.

The pro-democracy leader called for freedom of speech in army-ruled Myanmar on Sundayand urged thousands of supporters to stand up for their rights and not lose heart, indicating

she might pursue a political role. Photo: Reuters

YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: World leaders includingsix Nobel Peace laureates havewelcomed the release of the Burmesepro-democracy campaigner, Ms AungSan Suu Kyi, on Saturday (13thNovember) in Japan. The release alsoleaves China as the only country oronly communist regime in the world witha Nobel winner currently in prison. Mr.Liu Xiaobo, was awarded the prize inthis year, almost a year since being givenan eleven-year prison sentence for"inciting subversion" after he co-authored Charter 08, a petition forpolitical reform in China and Tibet.The six Nobel Peace laureates weremeeting in Japanese city, Hiroshima foran annual summit. "The past is the past,now we must look forward," said theTibet's political and spiritual leader HisHoliness the 14th Dalai Lama. "Wemust utilize dialogue, with the spirit ofreconciliation. That is the only way tosolve problems. Using force isoutdated." The six laureates had

Hatred Cannot be Extinguished by War andNuclear Weapons: H.H. the Dalai Lama

By YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Hiroshima: Tibet's spiritual and politicalleader, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lamareached Hiroshima city this morning (11November) after the successfulcompletion of two-days program atNiihama in Shikoku island.A group of Japanese and foreign mediapeople greeted His Holiness the DalaiLama at the Hotel. Replying to aquestion from media, His Holiness said,"this is my fourth time in Hiroshima, thecity is the reminder to the world aboutthe destructive nature of war andnuclear weapon. Hiroshima hasexperienced atom bomb and lot ofdestruction. I am happy to be here forthe peace conference organized byNobel Laureates. Nuclear weapon isoutdated, just as a fire cannot extinguishfire, our inner fire that is anger andhatred cannot be pacified orextinguished by war and nuclear

A group of Japanese and foreign media people greeted His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 11November at the Hotel. Replying to a question from media, His Holiness said, "this is my

fourth time in Hiroshima, the city is the reminder to the world about the destructive natureof war and nuclear weapon. Photo: TPI

Nepal President Arrives in Tibet,

Festival Disrupted

governments. Each one of us here hasthe potential to make this world betterand peaceful. We all must cooperate andcome together to build a new world freeof threat and injustice. Praying may begood at individual level, but as acommunity we all must act andcontribute to make this world a betterplace. If the problems are created bygods, praying may help. But theproblems around the world are createdby us only, so it is logical that weourselves can solve this problemsthrough dialogues in the spirit of mutualrespect and understanding." Said HisHoliness the Dalai Lama.Jody Williams, 1997 Nobel Laureateannounced the Hiroshima declaration,the result of the 11th World Summit ofNobel Peace Laureates. The declarationis summarized under six headings asfollows:-- to make the use of nuclear weaponscriminal and illegal.- to urge the United States and Russia tostart the process of eradication of nuclearweapons.- to urge the nine nuclear states to makedeep cut in nuclear weapon stock.- to call on China, US and others whohave not signed nuclear non-proliferation treaty to sign the treaty.- to call upon all governmental and public

bodies to make commitment forelimination of nuclear weapons.Noble Laureates gave press briefing, inwhich the essence of Hiroshimadeclaration was explained. NobleLaureates welcomed the news of AngSang Suu Kyi's release and hoped to meether soon. On Liu Xiaobo's case, NobleLaureates regretted the Chinesegovernment's hard line attitude to puthim and his wife in detention. Theyexpressed support to Liu Xiaobo's effortto build a free and open China and urgedthe Chinese leaders to pay heed to theChinese people's voice.Some group of Chinese were seendemonstrating against His Holiness theLama near the Peace Memorial Park HisHoliness expressed his desire to meet thedemonstrators and talk with them. "Wemust talk, other wise there will always bemisunderstanding. I want to hear themand clarify." But the security personalsand other Nobel Laureates discouragedHis Holiness going to the crowd.Instead, two Nobel Laureates, JodyWilliams and 2003 Nobel Laureate ShirinEbadi went to address the demonstratingcrowd.As the two Nobel Laureates with mediaswent to meet them, the Chinesedemonstrators disintegrated and left thevenue silently in great rush. The

Laureates called on them to listen andtalk, except for one Chinese whobehaved violently, the crowd left withoutany response. Shirin Ebadi said,"Chinese demonstrators here, you wantto say something to Dalai Lama, pleasetell me what you want to say. We are allhere to talk, we are all here to make thisworld a better place to live. Just as wewant peace and freedom in the world, wealso want the same in China. We are notagainst China and Chinese people. Dothink about what you are doing, be acontributive members of internationalcommunity."Jody Williams seem surprised to see thedemonstrating crowd vanishing awaylike summer's cloud. "What is this, whereare the people who were demonstrating?What is the purpose of demonstration,if they don't want to talk and listen. Thisis disgusting!" She said.Even the medias and security peoplewere surprised why the demonstratorsjust left without meeting the NobelLaureates. "Perhaps they have nothingto say, its a staged performance."Someone in the crowd said.Three-days 11th World Summit of NobelPeace Laureates in Hiroshima concludedsuccessfully today with a hope andmessage for the world without nuclearweapons.

World Belongs to the People, not the Governments

security personals and police deployedin the city to disrupt the festival, notletting us to travel around," Rigzin,currently living in Kathmandu told TheTibet Post International.This festival symbolizes the descent ofLord Buddha from 33rd heaven after hismother and preaching her the Dharma. Itfalls on the 22nd day of the 9th Monthof Tibetan calendar, which aroundOctober - November. It is also part ofTibetan Buddhist tradition to engage invirtuous activities and prayer on this day,but nothing to do with the politicalissues of Tibet.China has put heavy pressure on Nepalagainst activities carried out under thebanner of the ‘Free Tibet' movement inthe Himalayan region. The authoritiesfoiled the election mid-way and seized

ballot-boxes after saying it received sterninstructions from the Prime Minister'soffice on Sunday (5, October) not toallow the voting to continue "at anycost". The voting was in progress inBouddha, Swayambhu and Jawalakhelareas.Dr Ram Baran Yadav, whose visit to Tibetbegan on Tuesday, has said Nepalremains committed to 'one China' policyand that no anti-Chinese activities willbe allowed on Nepali soil.The visit, which is his first to China afterassuming the position two years ago,aims to boost Nepal's bilateral ties withit's giant neighbor, which has steppedup pressure on Kathmandu to clampdown on the so called anti-Beijingprotests by Tibetan refugees in thecountry.

By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

weapons." Said His Holiness.When asked about a message to theAPEC leaders, who are scheduled tomeet in Yokohama the following daysto discuss the trade and economy ofthe regions. His Holiness said he hasnothing special to say, "however, Iwould like to remind everyone thatalthough material development andmoney generating economics areimportant, it is not all for human welfareand peace. Promotion of fundamentalsof human value and democracy areequally important in order to establisha lasting peace and prosperity in theregions."In the afternoon, His Holiness gave apublic teaching on "Karma and Law ofCausality" to some 2000 monks andlaypeople including many foreigners atHiroshima Bunka Kaikan Hall. Theorganizers offered long life prayer ofMandala offering to His Holiness in thehall.His Holiness began the teaching bysaying that we all are same in a sensethat we all desire happiness and avoidsuffering. "But suffering is a part of ourlife, source of suffering is our Karmaand the mental afflictions. We cannoteliminate suffering by praying ferventlyto Buddha. Our teacher, Buddha has

taught us the path to the cessation ofsuffering. We must follow this path ifwe want to eliminate suffering."Love and compassion is basicrequirement, whether one is Buddhistor not, whether one is believer or not,love and compassion is the essence ofour survival. We started our life fromthe love of our mother and the peoplearound us. Just as you live and growby love, others too need love to liveand grow. Buddhist concept of Karmaand law of causality is based on doinggood deeds of love and compassion tohelp the sentient beings." Said HisHoliness.After giving an extensive teaching onlaw of causality, His Holiness invitedquestions from the audience andoffered explanation and guidanceaccordingly. People asked about theexistence of consciousness, individualsufferings, state of the world etc.Lastly, His Holiness advised that theJapanese people are in a unique positionto spread the message ofpeace, "youhave suffered greatly, but you rebuiltyour nation into a modern, peaceful andhighly developed nation, now to goglobally you need to learn English."Said His Holiness evoking great laughterfrom the audience.

prepared a formal statement to put morepressure on China, but decided not torelease it after Japanese officials inHiroshima asked them not to furtherinflame tensions between China andJapan."One of our Nobel Peace colleagues isimprisoned. We cannot be silent in theface of pressure from the Chinesegovernment. Liu Xiaobo is notforgotten, we will work as diligently forhis release as we have for that of oursister Aung San Suu Kyi,"said JodyWilliams, the winner of the 1997 prizefor her work to ban landmines..The Burmese Nobel peace laureate -who late on Saturday (13th November)afternoon appeared at the gates of thelakeside mansion that has been herprison for the past seven years - told aboisterous crowd of supportersgathered at her National League forDemocracy (NLD) offices in Rangoonthat she bore her captors no"antagonism".

She also reached out to an oppositionsplintered by last Sunday's "sham"election that was won by pro-juntaparties and said that all democraticforces must work together to rebuildfreedom of speech and human rights inBurma.Suu Kyi, the 65-year-old's remarks weremeasured, taking care not to antagonizethe junta, although government officialsand her lawyer Nyan Win said noconditions were placed on her release.Meanwhile, the head of the Nobelcommittee, Thorbjoern Jagland, invitedMs Suu Kyi to Oslo to collect the Peaceprize she was awarded in 1991 but hasnever been able to collect. It remainsunclear who will collect Mr Liu's prizefor him this year. The Chineseauthorities have reacted with fury to hisaward, placing his wife under housearrest and restricting the movements ofscores of his supporters.

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Released Tibetan Monk inSerious Health Condition

Dharamshala: A Tibetan monk isseriously ill after being released fromChinese prison last month, The TibetPost has learnt. The monk is sufferingfrom serious kidney and stomachailments and is requiring constanthealth care.The monk, who has been identified asJamyang Tenzin, was arrested inOctober 2007 for resisting a political re-educational campaign in his monasteryfollowing protests that occurred duringthe horse-racing festival in Lithang,Kardze. At the 2007 festival, a Tibetannomad, Ronggyal Adrak, grabbed amicrophone from a Chinese official andmade a speech in support of exiledTibetan spiritual leader His Holiness theDalai Lama.

Jamyang Tenzin, a 35-year-old monk of Yonru Geyden Rabgayling Monastery wassentenced to three years in jail by the Kardze Intermediate People’s Court around 3 July

2009. Photo: FIle

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His Holiness: Tibetan Cultural Identity IsAs Important as Material Wealth

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama cerebrating the 50th foundinganniversary of the Tibetan Children's Village, Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010.

Photo: TPI

By Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

Surajkund, India: Speaking at the sixthInternational Conference of TibetSupport Groups on November 5, HisHoliness the Dalai Lama advised Chinathat Tibetans' language and culturalheritage is as important to their lives asmaterial comfort.Addressing an audience in Surajkund,near New Delhi, India, His Holinessasked "those narrow-minded Chinesebrothers and sisters" to consider theTibet issue in a more holistic way,saying that human rights violations aresymptom of "negative attitude towardsTibetan cultural heritage, includinglanguage"."I think Tibetan Buddhism is the mostcomplete, richest of Buddhist traditionsthat exist in Tibetan language," he said,adding that Western scholars considertranslations of Tibetan-language textsto provide the most reliable informationon Mahayana Buddhism.His Holiness recounted a meeting witha Tibetan medic who had a good salary,good accommodation and whosechildren were receiving a goodeducation. Despite these materialadvantages, the medic had anoverwhelming sense of unhappiness."When he mentioned that, tear comes,"

Tibetan Writer Woeser Threatenedby Chinese Police

She was told by the caller who claimedto be from the Lhasa City PublicSecurity Bureau to immediately go tothe Public Security Bureau. When shequestioned the reasons why she wasbeing summoned they simply replied"of course there is a reason, you knowwhat you have done."Following the threat she stated "I hadnot done anything illegal. I said that ifthey wanted to come to see me thatwas fine but they had to follow thecorrect procedures," to which thecaller replied that he would come for

her soon.Woeser has experienced a multitude ofthreats and arrests because of heroutspoken work on the Tibetan cause,through her blog and books. Duringthe 2008 unrest in Tibet, Woeser andher husband were put under housearrest after speaking to reporters. In2010, International Women's MediaFoundation granted her with theCourage in Journalism Awards.Since the phone call she has beenunable to access her social networkingpage on Twitter.

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

He was scheduled for an early releasein August but was released only onOctober 8th, after refusing to to acceptChinese conditions for his release, saidLobsang Dawa Rinpoche, a Tibetanmonk living in India and citing contactsin Tibet."The Tibetan public planned to host agrand reception for him, but the Chineseauthorities forbade any kind ofgathering and threatened to sendJamyang Tenzin back to prison if anyreception were held," Lobsang Dawasaid.Lobsang Dawa added. "They took himto a hospital in [the provincial capital]Chengdu, but his health is not good,"he said.Due to his severe beatings and tortureat the hand of the Chinese prison

guards, Jamyang health hasdeteriorated rapidly, both physically andmentally. Before his prison sentenceJamyang was a very outspoken memberof the Tibetan community, however, itis reported that since his release heavoids talking or meeting with anyone,spending a lot of time in his room.

Detained Writers on Trial for HavingSpoken of 2008 Tibet Protests

Dharamshala: Three Tibetan writers,who were detained earlier this year, havebeen tried on charges of 'incitingactivities to split the nation,' the TibetPost International has learnt.The writers, identified as: JangtseDonkho, Kalsang Jinpa and Buddhawere tried on October 28th by the NgabaIntermediate People's Court. They werearrested over four months ago for thepublication of articles concerning the2008 Tibetan protests in the journal SharDungri (Eastern Snow Mountain).

Jangtse Donkho, Kalsang Jinpa and Buddha three writers of eastern Tibet. Photo: files

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In an article published by the alias writerBuddha, on the 16th of March 2008, hewrote, "The Chinese media reported thata large number of guns and ammunitionwere found in Chosrgyal temple -contrary to the teachings of the Buddha.This is sad and absurd.For thousands of years, Han andTibetan people have lived as neighbors,but the Han still have no idea of thebeliefs and customs of Tibetans. We putdead animals and weapons in the templeto wash away sin, and as a lesson to

our children. Isn't it Kuan Kung (theChinese god of war) who really wieldsthe machete?"Kalsang Jinpa was also arrested for hisviews over the march uprising sayingthat, "the state media takes everyopportunity to discredit, criticise andslander His Holiness and his followers.Something must be said"During the court proceedings the menbeing charged were allowed a shortperiod of time to talk to their loves ones,under the watchful eye of the Chinesepolice. "Buddha tried to hold his two-year-old son, but was unable to holdhim because he was chained. So hekissed his child twice and asked hiswife to make sure their son learned theTibetan language. Then he wasescorted away," a Tibetan source said.During the trail Buddha also spokeabout the sorrow he would feel ifimprisoned saying, "If we areconvicted of these charges, we willcarry a heavy load on our heartsbecause of this injustice and becauseof the inequality among differentnationalities, though we are citizens ofthe same country."No verdict was announced followingthe closed trial, and family sources inTibet said they were told the casewould be "reviewed" by authoritiesbefore sentences were imposed.

His Holiness said, "so those Chineseleaders should know, just provide somehouse or better facility is not solution,

not answer, in solving this sort ofproblem. Show respect to Tibetanculture."

China Holds First Live-fire Drills in Tibet

Dharamshala: Chinese military hasannounced that conducted its first-everlive military exercises in Tibet, onWednesday (27th October). Theexercise involved air force, artillery andelectronic warfare divisions, close to theIndian border.Although the exact location wasconfirmed, the official People'sLiberation Army Daily newspaperstated, that the exercises were held atan altitude above 15,420 feet (4,700meters) and involved fighter aircraft,attack helicopters, artillery, tanks andelectronic warfare units.China has steadily increased its militaryin Tibet since their illegal and bloodyinvasion in 1949 and the news onWednesday has added concern overthe Chinese military presence in Tibet.The article said that the exercise will

Chinese armed military personnels in Lithang County eastern Tibet. Photo: TPI

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

have a significant role in "exploringtraining patterns in mountainous andcold areas as well as improving combatcapabilities," which has created uproarfrom human rights organisation.The so called ‘Tibet Military Command'has been holding exercises and testingthe Tibet railway for carrying militaryequipment since the beginning of theyear.These exercises stand to add toconcerns in India over a Chinese militarybuild-up in Tibet. The countries foughta brief but bloody border war in 1962and continue to argue over territorialclaims. More recently, New Delhi hascomplained that Chinese troops alongthe frontier have grown moreaggressive and expressed concern overChina's increasingly close ties toPakistan's military.

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Tibetan Protests Continue in IndiaBy James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Tibetans in Dharamshala, India holding mas candle light vigil on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI/James Dunn

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Celebrates TCV’s Golden

Jubilee

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Mr Phuntsok Namgyal, School village director leaves with His Holiness The Dalai Lama aftercelebration in Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI/Sangay Dorjee

Dharamshala: Tibetan spiritual leaderHis Holiness the Dalai Lama, onSaturday (29 October) celebrated theTibetan Children Village's 50th foundinganniversary in Dharamshala, the exilecapital.The 50th anniversary was celebrated byover 5,000 people from a multitude ofnations, including His Holiness theDalai Lama. Also present were by Ven.Tsering Phuntsok, Minister for Religionand Culture and the acting PrimeMinister, Dolma Gyari, Deputy Speakerof the Tibetan parliament in exile, andother dignitaries including several

sponsors of the school.TCV began as a Nursery for TibetanRefugee Children on 17 May 1960, ayear after the arrival of His Holiness theDalai Lama and thousands of Tibetansin India from Tibet following brutalrepression by the government ofPeople's Republic of China. It now takescare of over 16,000 children in fraternitiesextending from Ladakh in the North toBylakuppe in the South. It establishedThe Dalai Lama Institute for HigherEducation in Bangalore as part of itsefforts to tackle challenges in the fieldof higher education in specialisedstudiesThe Tibetan leader spoke about theTCV's achievements since its humblebeginnings 50 years ago, "The Indiangovernment rented us two emptybungalows for the purpose near mypresent home at Dharamshala and Iappointed my elder sister, Tsering

Dolma, to run it. The result wasoverwhelming - for almost before weknew where we were - over 800 tinychildren has been placed in our carewithin months. My sister and hervoluntary helpers had to improvise thebarest necessities of life of thisenormous family. This, the TibetanRefugee Nursery, was the beginning ofTCV. Since then it has grown fromstrength to strength," His Holiness said.However, he urged the schooladministration not to give in tonegligence and complacency, and tostrengthen their efforts to make furtherprogress.

"For the students, past and present, ofTCV here in Dharamshala andelsewhere in India, I urge you toremember and preserve your Tibetanidentity, while at the same time keepingin mind that your education hasprepared you to be participating citizensof the twenty-first century."The daylong event hosted by thestudents of the TCV includedcalisthenics performances, a marchingband, cultural dances and songs. "Itwas a truly amazing event, I felt veryfortunate to be able to witness such amomentous occasion," said CasperLützen from Denmark.Later in the evening, school childrenundertook a candle light vigil marchingin Dharamshala to show their solidaritywith the Tibetan students' protests inAmdho against the imposition ofChinese language as the medium ofinstruction in Tibetan schools.

Mr Phuntsok Namgyal, School village director leaves with His Holiness The Dalai Lama aftercelebration in Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI/Sangay Dorjee

Dharamshala: Protests about therecent educational reforms in Tibethave spread through-out the exiledTibetan community this week, as largedemonstrations occur in South Indiaand Dharamshala.Around 1,500 students from fiveTibetan schools, SOS TCV school,CST Bylakuppe, CVP Bylakuppe, Serasenior secondary school took part inthe many different demonstrations,which included; a large petition, anintroduction to the public about Tibet,a silent march and a candlelight vigil.The events, on Sunday (31stOctober), occurred in two Tibetansettlements inside Bylakuppe, SouthIndia. However, the signaturecampaign is still ongoing.In Dharamshala on Saturday evening,school children from the TibetanChildren's Village undertook acandlelight vigil marching throughDharamshala to show their solidaritywith the Tibetan students' protests inAmdho. There are also plans to holda mass candlelight vigil tonight (1stNovember) at 5:30pm in the main

square of McLeod Ganj to reiterate theTibetans living in exile's support ofthe protests, where they will screennew photos of the protests insideTibet.These demonstrated come after morethan 9,000 Tibetans inside Tibet haveprotested against the Chineseeducational reforms that will see all

classes taught in Mandarin insteadof the native Tibetan. The Tibet PostInternational has learnt that during theprotests that took place inside Tibetmany students and teachers weredetained and anyone who had usedtheir cameras or mobile telephones todocument the events had theirelectronics ceased.

Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s BirthdayCelebrated in Exile

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

Tibetans in Dharamshala holding a special prayer for Tenzin Delek Rinpoche at Lhagyal-ri,Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala: At 8:30am, today (29thOctober), over 100 peoplecommemorated the 60th birthday ofpolitical prisoner, Tenzin DelekRinpoche. His followers, students,relatives and Tibetan NGOs all attendedthe celebration. It began with one of hisfollowers talking about Tenzin's life,followed by prays for Tenzin's healthand his immediate release. The eventwas not only observed in Dharamshala,but also in South India and Europe.Yangchen Dolma, who was at the event,held at Lhagyal-ri, Dharamshala,described the occasion "It was verygood, we saw a photo of him and I feltvery emotional because he is the onlyRinpoche and lama from my village. Ialso felt very sad because he is inprison, but I hope and pray for hisrelease from prison.""When I was in Tibet, he was arrestedby the Chinese police, the entire villagefelt very sad and we all demonstrated.But we cannot do anything, some ofour countrymen were arrested at thattime and we couldn't do anything, wewere upset. He is a very great lama, doinglots of work for the Tibetan people, hedared to do work." She added.The Chinese authorities tried to arrestTenzin three times, but they failedbecause he hid in the local forest forsome months. But finally on April 7th,2002 they came and surrounded hismonastery and arrested him along with4 other monks. Lobsang Dhondup, a 28-year old assistant of Tenzin's was amongthe arrested. Lobsang was executedalmost immediately in late January 2003,marking the first execution of a Tibetanfor political crimes in 20 years.Tenzin Delek's trial began on November29th 2002 before the Local Court inGarze, he was accused of involvementin a bomb attack on April 3, 2002 at thecentral square of Sichuan's provincialcapital, Chengdu and was sentenced to

death with a two-year executionadjournment. However, due to protestsinside and outside Tibet, his sentencewas commuted to life imprisonment on26 January 2005.In November 2009, 40,000 Tibetans inTenzin Delek Rinpoche's home areasigned a petition asking for a re-trial.They staged a hunger strike at thecounty seat of Lithang for a few days,which lead to the temporary arrest ofabout 70 Tibetans.Tenzin Delek is also widely known forworking to develop social, medical,educational and religious institutionsfor Tibetan nomads in eastern Tibet, asan advocate for environmentalconservation in the face ofindiscriminate logging and miningprojects. He strived for an increase ineducation in Tibet, telling the Chineseauthorities that "we Tibetans needfreedom of education and all Chinesepeople have knowledge but we Tibetanshave none." He built a school fornomads in the area, however, this hasalready been destroyed by the Chinesegovernment. He also built seven

monasteries to keep the old safe sincethey were unable to care fromthemselves.Tenzin Delek Rinphoche stated thereasons why China persecutes him,"Since I am a Tibetan, I have alwaysbeen sincere and devoted to theinterests and well-being of Tibetanpeople. That is the real reason why theChinese do not like me and framed me.That is why they are going to take myprecious life even though I aminnocent."Ven. Nyima Wangchuk who is a studentof Rinpoche also told the Tibet PostInternational that "recently a few peoplehave been able to visit Tenzin in prisonbut it is very rare, his health is very poor.They say that he has heart disease, that'swhy the Tibetan people are very worriedabout him. He could not say much abouthis condition because he has manypolice around him. In Tibet the photo ofTenzin cannot be put on altars or hungup on the wall. People are in a verydifficult situation because they want tosee him, especially the old people whowant to see him before they die."

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By YC. Dhardhowa, The Tibet Post

His Holiness the Dalai Lama attending World Without Nuclear Weapons Summit in Japan on13th November 2010. Photo: TPI

1.3 Billion Chinese People HasRight to know the Truth: His

Holiness Dalai LamaBy YC. Dhadhophonya, The Tibet Post

Hiroshima: Tibetan spiritual leader HisHoliness the 14th Dalai Lama gaveinterview to Times Magazine andKategaho, a Japanese magazine thismorning. In the interview, His Holinessanswered and gave many clarificationson various questions raised.Answering to a question about Tibet'sindependence and autonomy, HisHoliness said that our stand has beenvery clear since early 1970s, "in fact,during Mao's time, when I returned backfrom Beijing, I was full of enthusiasm andhope. I even said I want to join thecommunist party. The 17 pointagreement was also based on 'onecountry, two system'. But Chinesegovernment never kept their promise. By1959, things became very difficult andwe were forced to escape Tibet."After all the rehabilitation process,around 1970s, our people seriouslydiscussed about our stand, and weagreed on genuine autonomy as a mostfeasible approach. Since then our standhas been very clear, we negotiated with

Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness theDalai Lama celebrating the 50th Anniversary

of Tibetan Children Village (TCV),Dharamshala, India on 29 October 2010.

Photo: TPI

His Holiness: Majority of TibetansAgreed on Genuine Autonomy

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Tokyo: Tibet's political and spiritualleader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lamarepeated on Saturday his strong supportfor jailed Chinese Nobel Peace Prizewinner Liu Xiaobo saying that he hasalways appreciated the contributionmade by Liu Xiaobo in trying to bringopenness, democracy andaccountability in China."This is good for China in the long run.China has become strong, but to makea significant contribution in this world,it should gain the trust of its people andpeople around the world. Censorship isimmoral, 1.3 billion Chinese people hasright to know" the truth, said HisHoliness.His Holiness also strongly expressedconcern about China's policy ofeffectively banning teaching in theTibetan language in schools in Tibet,which has provoked protests in Tibetanareas. "One of my main concerns is,inside Tibet, whether intentionally orunintentionally, some kind of culturalgenocide is taking place," he said. "Thisis very serious."On his way to Haneda airport for flightto Osaka city, His Holiness made a briefmeeting with some Japanese medias.One being asked about the studentdemonstration in Tibet on languageissue, His Holiness said that the Tibetanlanguage is a very rich language whichcan go along with the ancient Sanskritlanguage. "Tibetan translation ofBuddhist literature is considered veryauthentic. Chinese authority hasimposed Chinese language as mediumof instruction in Tibetan school and thisis reason the students aredemonstrating. Politically we are notseeking separation, Tibetan language,

Chinese government several timeswithout any result. Special meeting wasorganized in Nov. 2008, to discuss thefuture course of actions, although therewere many who voiced for fullindependence, majority agreed ongenuine autonomy. So we are not seekingpolitical separation, but we needmeaningful autonomy to practice ourculture and religion." His Holiness said.On his faith and hope, His Holiness saidthat when Hu Jintao assumed theChinese leadership, "I was littleoptimistic, but nothing changed. In 2008,I said my faith in Chinese governmenthas become thinner, but my faith andhope with Chinese public has increased.Support from Chinese intellectuals istremendous. I am impressed. I very muchagree with Hu Jintao's 'harmonioussociety' concept, but harmony dependson trust and respect. It cannot be forcedthrough use of fear and violence. Hisgoal is good, method is wrong." Said HisHoliness.Asked for his comment on Liu Xiaobowinning Nobel Peace Prize and his

imprisonment, His Holiness said he verymuch support Mr Liu Xiaobo, "he hascalled for open society, transparency anddemocracy in China, this is good forChina in the long run. When Liu Xiaobocame up with Charter-08, I supported it.This Nobel Peace Prize award isinternational recognition of his effort, itis not about toppling Chinesegovernment. Even Premier Wen Jiabaosaid about the freedom and democracy.This is good sign." Explained HisHoliness the Dalai Lama.About the growing sense of frustrationamong the people, their demand forindependence and the Tibetan issueafter him, His Holiness said Chineseleadership thinks that Tibetan issue willhave a natural death after him. "This iswrong, Tibet has a long political, culturaland religious history, its language is veryrich. There is a growing sense of Tibetanidentity. Dalai Lama's institution is 500years old only, whereas Tibetan historygoes back to more than 3000 years. Andnow, we have an elected leadershipbased on democratic principle." ClarifiedHis Holiness.In the afternoon, His Holiness attendedthe second day of the World Summit ofNobel Peace Laureates, in whichdiscussion and debate was done on -Progress towards a world withoutnuclear weapon and consequences ofthe use of nuclear weapons.On nuclear disarmament, His Holinessthe Dalai Lama said, "externaldisarmament is very necessary, butultimately it is related to innerdisarmament. So long as anger andhatred remain, external disarmament willa have little effect. We also need to thinkseriously about the concept of 'we andthey', this is the source of manyproblems. We need to work on a way toinclude all the 7 billion people of thisworld into the category of 'we'." Said HisHoliness.The Nobel Laureates further discussedon the world without nuclear weapon anddrafted Hiroshima declaration, which willbe announced tomorrow to the delegatesand the media.

By Matthew Singh Toor, The Tibet Post

His Holiness the Dalai Lama DiscussesBuddhism and Neuroscience in Japan on 10

November 2010. Photo: TPI

Dialogue Needed Between Natural and Buddhist Science: His Holiness

Niihama, Japan: "After the SecondWorld War, many of your big cities werereally destroyed. But then you built anew world from the ashes. -the same aswith Germany. While modernizing, youalso kept your traditions." His Holinessthe Dalai Lama thus greeted a 300-strong audience in the picturesqueJapanese town of Niihama, on theInland Sea island of Shikoku, on thethird full day of his autumn tour.His Holiness flew to Niihama byhelicopter on a chilly, windy morning,then held a press conference at his hotel.He then embarked on a discussion withthe noted Japanese neuroscientist,Kenichiro Mogi, on the mind and thebrain.

His Holiness began their conversationby distinguishing between what we takein with our senses and what we take inwith our mind, describing how "evenphysical pain can be subdued by amental state of satisfaction, so thereforemental, inner experiences are moreimportant than the physical, sensoryplane". He then asked Professor Mogione searching question after another,about whether neurologists cancompare anger in a waking state withanger while dreaming, and whether tosome extent consciousness can affectthe brain, as well as the other way round.Often, he explained, when conductingdiscussions with scientists, "Somepeople use the words, `Dialoguebetween science and Buddhism.' That,I feel, is the wrong phrase. Buddhism isa religion and we have nothing to dowith science. But since Buddhistteaching is about how to train, how toimprove our basic human qualities -warm-heartedness, compassion - so,ultimately, we need a lot of explanationabout the mental system and about theemotions." Buddhism, he said, can bedivided into three parts: science,psychology and Buddhist religion. "Soreally I suggest that the phrasingshould be, 'A dialogue between naturalscience and Buddhist science'."

His Holiness then spoke aboutBuddhist practitioners who have hadtheir brains tested and been found tobe "unusually calm". He said, "Butwhen we talk about compassion, a tearcomes in these people. Many peoplebelieve that consciousness comes fromthe brain, from the neurons. So whenthe neurons stop, consciousness stops.But some scientists believe that theconsciousness can affect the brain. Thisis not a question of other lives,something like that. But, at anotherlevel, a more subtle kind ofconsciousness could affect the brain."There were many cases, His Holinesssaid, in which expert monks were foundto have signs of consciousness oneweek, two weeks, three weeks afterdeath - "Their bodies very fresh."Clearly delighting in having an expertscientist to talk to, who could share hisexpertise in fluent English, His Holinessthen asked Professor Mogi if it wouldbe possible to "develop a kind ofsurgery whereby we can remove thatpart of the brain that brings attachment,anger - so we can remove these problemswithout training the mind". ProfessorMogi responded by mentioninglobotomy and how such surgery mightperhaps be possible, but added that, sofar, a special part of the brain associated

with these afflictive emotions had yetto be isolated.In response to questions from theaudience on how his study of sciencehad changed his understanding ofBuddhism, His Holiness recalled howhe used to look at the night skies with atelescope, even when he was in Lhasa,and see how when the sun set over theearth the light left the moon. "The moonhas no light," he remembered realising."Its light comes only from the sun. Thatmy naked eye confirmed."Subsequently, after reading up onastronomy in the 1960s, His Holinesssaid he could no longer believe inMount Meru - "at least on this planet".That was no problem, he explained:"Buddha didn't come to this planet tomake a map of the universe. His mainconcern was how to reduce oursuffering. That will remain the same, forthe next thousand years. Even afteranother Big Bang, the truth of this willremain the same. Some emotions, maybeafter 10,000, or 100,000 years, maychange, when the shape of the brainchanges. But today's emotions andemotions at the time of the Buddha arethe same."Warming to his theme, and speaking inEnglish with increasing conviction andpower, His Holiness recalled how, when

he began his discussions withscientists, some American Buddhistshad warned him, "'Science is a killer ofreligion. Be careful!' Then I thought andthought. In Buddhism in general,particularly in the Nalanda tradition, thekey instrument is investigation, notbelief. Because the ultimate source ofsuffering is ignorance, having a wrongview. So, in order to reverse a wrongview, you must develop a right view. Inorder to develop a right view, youshould know the reality. In order toknow the reality, you should practiceinvestigation, even to the point ofinvestigating Buddha's own teachings."His Holiness stated that, in his thinkingand his practice, he wants to go "to theroot of the Buddhist tradition - toscholars like Nagarjuna." He concludedthat, "The root of the tradition is thesame, even if there are differentbranches. The roots are very solid.These great classical texts fit everyone."Finally, His Holiness reminded theaudience that man, alone among theanimals, had been given "the specialgift of a brain". He added, "We mustutilize this great instrument - forconstruction, not destruction.Education is simply a way to open oureyes, and to see the world in a holisticway."

Buddhist philosophy, science andreligion is very rich. We love ourlanguage and we are proud of ourlanguage.When asked about His opinion onelection and situation in Burma, HisHoliness said that Burma is a very goodBuddhist countries, many importantBuddhist lineages had also come fromBurma. "But the current politicalsituation is rule by Military Junta. I havealong with many other Nobel Laureates,even the General Secretary of UNO hadappealed the authorities to release AngSung Suu kyi, but nothing happened. Itis very sad. One time I appealed theauthorities saying that you are aBuddhist and you should put theBuddhist teaching into practice."Explained His Holiness.On his recent statement on retirement,His Holiness said that this four centuryold tradition of Dalai Lama holding thetemporal and spiritual power has cometo an end in 2001, when the Tibetan inexile adopted democracy and elected itsown political leader, Kalon Tripa, (Primeminister). Whether Dalai Lama is neededor not will be decided by the Tibetanpeople. But at this age, I think I have aright to retire." Said His Holiness with amild laugh. Continues on Page 8

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Six Tibetans Arrested in India

During Chinese Official Visit

Dharamshala: Six Tibetan activistswere arrested by security personnelsin Indian capital, Delhi as theyprotesting a visit of Zhou Yongkang,a high level Chinese official.The six Tibetans were arrested onMonday (1st November) near TeenMurti Bhavan in the Indian capital asthey shouted slogans demandingfreedom of language and religion aswell as greater human rights insideTibet.The 6 Tibetan activists have beenidentified as Tenzin; 38, Lobsang; 28,Sonam; 27, Dhondup; 30 Tashi; 37,

Police detain Tibetan exiles during a protest in New Delhi on November 1, 2010.photo: Press TV

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

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Tibetan Youth Congress Marches

against Chinese Language ReformsBy James Dunn, The Tibet Post

ICT Group to Meet with HisHoliness the Dalai Lama

Dharamshala: Members of theInternational Campaign for Tibet(ICT), a NGO based in US will meetTibetan spiritual leader His Holinessthe Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, today(4th November) to debate how toimprove the Tibetan campaignstaking place around the world."We are here to meet His Holiness,the Dalai Lama, to discuss wayswhere the International Campaign forTibet can be supportive of theirwork," said Mary Markey, presidentof ICT.In the ICT's first formal visit toDharamshala, they yesterday metwith important officials of the CentralTibetan Administration includingSamdhong Rinpoche, Tibet's PrimeMinister-in-Exile and Dolma Gyari,Deputy Speaker of the TibetanParliament-in-Exile.Rinpoche discussed various issueswith them to take the Tibetan causeto the next stage of development."They (members of InternationalCampaign for Tibet) come here to seeHis Holiness and also meet people toreview their work and to strategies in

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post

The Members of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) Photo: Tibet net

highlight the Tibetans in exile'ssolidarity with the recent protests bystudents in Tibet. They shoutedslogans such as "Return out languageto its rightful owner" and "protectTibetan language.""Today, the Tibetan Youth Congresswill initiate a "nationwide" peacefuldemonstration consisting of all theTibetan schools in India. All ourRegional Tibetan Youth Congresschapters have been contacted to carryout similar protests in their respectiveareas so that Tibetan students all overIndia on this day will hold simultaneousprotests," The Tibetan Youth Congressstated in a recent Press Release

concerning today's demonstration.The protest was sparked by reportedcomments from the Chinese CommunistParty's Qinghai chief, Qiang Wei, callingfor the use of "a common language" inschools and suggesting that theintroduction of Mandarin as theteaching language over the next decade.A move that recent outgoing ExecutiveDirector of Students for a Free Tibet,Lhadon Tethong warned that "IfTibetans inside Tibet have to study inChinese, spending all day listening,learning and speaking in Chinese, theyare in danger of losing our languageand losing our culture. Ultimately withthis will go our nation."

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His Holiness and the entouragesreached Osaka city this evening.Starting from Osaka, in the followingnine days, His Holiness will visit Naracity, Niihama, Shikoku and Hiroshima.His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrivedTokyo Narita Airport safely thismorning. Mr. Lhakpa Tshoko,Representative of Liaison Office of HisHoliness the Dalai Lama for Japan EastAsia and Executive members of JuniorChamber International Osaka welcomed

1.3 Billion Chinese People HasRight to know the Truth

and Kalsang; 24. They were detainedat the Chanakya Puri police stationand were questioned, while a Chineseminder was present, The Tibet Posthas learned.Zhou Yongkang, who ranks 9th in thehierarchy of Politburo of theCommunist Party of China CentralCommittee, is in New Delhi for a three-day visit.Indian Police officials told thereporters that they have arrested someprotesters who were waving Tibetanflags and shouting anti-China andanti-Wen Jiabao slogans.

and received him with Tibetantraditional white scarfs for auspiciousand lucks. Junior Chamber ofInternational Osaka has invited HisHoliness the Dalai Lama to address oneof their main events this year, in whicharound 5000 people are scheduled toattend. The World summit of NobelLaureate has also invited His HolinessDalai Lama to attend the 11th WorldSummit of the Nobel Peace Laureates atHiroshima.

future how to prioritize what kind ofcampaigning they should do, so forthis consultation they have paid avisit," Rinpoche added.Founded in 1988, the ICT is now the

largest Tibetan private non-profitadvocacy group working to promotefreedom for the Tibetans, ensurehuman rights, and protect the Tibetanculture and environment.

S u r a j k u n d , I n d i a : T h e s i x t hInternational conference of TibetSupport Groups began in Surajkund,near New Delhi in India, on November5th, 2010, with a call from His Holinessthe Dalai Lama to the internationalcommunity to look at the Tibetan issuefrom three aspects rather than merelya human rights prospective.His Holiness, despite being slightlyindisposed (he joked that the mouthcover he was wearing made him looklike a Jain monk), spent a considerableperiod of time explaining the three keyaspects of the Tibetan issue as beingthat of ecological, culture and humanrights issues. In terms of the ecologicalaspect of the issue, His Holiness saidmore than a billion people in the regionmay be depending on the water thatcomes from rivers that originate on theTibetan plateau. Therefore, HisHoliness said people in the region whowill be impacted by changes to theTibetan environment have the right toexpress their concern at the future ofTibet.On the Tibetan issue also being acultural one, His Holiness explainedthe distinction that he makes betweenTibetan Buddhism as a religion andTibetan Buddhist science andphilosophy. He said "TibetanBuddhism as a religion was thebusiness of Buddhists alone.However, Tibetan Buddhist scienceand philosophy can contribute to thedevelopment of humanity beyond theBuddhist world."His Holiness also said in recent yearsmore and more Chinese have beenpaying attention to the Tibetan issueindicating that the struggle is a justand moral one. He also said somepeople accuse the Tibetans ofinternationalizing the Tibetan issue.Comparing the dialogue process withthe Chinese government to the righthand and reaching out to theinternational community to the left

His Holiness the Dalai lama speaking at themeeting on 5th november 2010.Photo: TPI/YC. Dhardhowa

hand, His Holiness said if there is aconcrete result to the right hand theleft hand does not need to doanything.His Holiness said, "A stumbling blockto finding a solution to the Tibetanissue is the lack of transparency,existence of distorted propaganda andcensorship in China. Once these arenot present and there is anindependent judiciary, the Tibetan

Billions of People Dependent on Tibet's Rivers:His Holiness the Dalai Lama

issue can be resolved quickly."His Holiness said he advocated agradual change in China rather thanovernight transformation into ademocracy. He added that given thenature of the Chinese system anyovernight change could result in achaotic situation that will not be in theinterest of China or the world. Hesuggested that just as he was thinkingof retirement, the Communist Party inChina should think of gradualretirement with grace and honour.Earlier, the inaugural ceremony beganwith the Master of Ceremony VijayKranti inviting His Holiness the DalaiLama and former Indian deputy primeminister L.K. Advani to light lamps onthe occasion of the Indian festival oflights, Diwali.More photos of the event please usethis link. The conference will continueuntil the 7th of November. Moredetailed news please visit Tibet Net.

By James Dunn, The Tibet Post