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Fourth All India Tibet Support GroupsConference, 2012 Begins

Dharamshala: The Fourth All India Tibet Support GroupsConference began on the 9th of June in McLeod Ganj at theTibet Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA).The conference has set to hold sessions wherein eminentpanelists will speak about a wide range of issues andproblems that are currently being faced in Tibet. Among thepeople present at the conference were Kalon Tripa Dr LobsangSangay, Mrs Chandresh Kumari, Member of Parliament, LokSabha and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The conference isbeing held from the 9th till the 11th of June.The Panelists include Ms Dicki Chhoyang, Kalon for theDepartment of Information and International Relations of theCentral Tibetan Administration and Mr Lalit Mansingh, formerForeign Secretary of India.Mr Vijay Kranti, master of ceremonies, began by outliningthe Tibetan cause. He spoke of a need for the Tibetan peopleto emulate their leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Asserteda need for Indo-Tibetan Co-operation and hoped that thisconference would do exactly that.The conference was inaugurated the lighting of the Chhomey(lamp).This was followed by speech by Mr Ajay Singh Mankotia,Head of the Indo-Tibet Friendship association who like MrKranti restated a need to have joint action by Tibetans andIndians to resolve the Tibet issue. He requested all the Tibetanpeople to educate all present about the repressive Chineseregime especially those who had limited knowledge aboutthe Tibetan cause.Dr N.K. Trikha, National Convenor, Core Group for TibetanCause spoke about the China's empty promises. He said thiswas especially true during the run up to the 2008 BeijingOlympics. He then briefly outlined the issues that are likely

By: Anand, The Tibet Post International

Interview withRichard Moore, theDalai Lama’s Irish

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China Arrests Nine Monks In Tibet

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Orissa Phuntsokling Wins GyalyumChemo Memorial Gold Cup

Dharamsala: Orissa Phuntsokling won their maiden GyalyumChemo Memorial Gold Cup in the tournament's 31 year history atthe TCV School in Upper Dharamsala. They beat Tashi PhalkhielSports Club from Pokhara (Nepal) (4-2) on penalties after only 1-1score in 120 minutes of play.The tournament had been inaugurated by Baichung Bhutia, formerIndian football captain, Mr. Penpa Tsering, speaker of the TPIE(Tibetan Parliament In Exile) and Tim Brown, a former News Zealandplayer on the 26th of May.The closing ceremony saw Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay, thepolitical leader of Central Tibetan Administration as its chief guest.He made a brief speech about how the game of football is good forthe health of the youth as well as improving cultural ties amongother communities. He expressed a need for the youth to stay awayfrom social evils such as drugs and alcohol, instead involvethemselves in sports such as football. A tournament like this willonly provide greater interest.With the completion of ceremonies, all the players were raring togo. A very attacking brand of football ensued. Orissa dominatingthe initial half of play, but Pokhara was able to create a counterattack which resulted in an own goal for Orissa. This shifted the

Both the teams battling it out in TCV School, Dharamsala. Photo: TPI/Sangay

By Anand Katakam, The Tibet Post International

Protest To Highlight Situation in Tibet

Brussels: - The Chinese-Tibetan Friendship Society, the TibetanYouth Congress and Chushi Gangdruk jointly organized apeaceful protest outside La Bourse in Brussels, Belgium onJune 4, from 3pm to 5pm.The protest aimed to highlight the current situation in Tibet aswell as commemorating the anniversary of the Tiananmen Squaremassacre 23 years ago, when Chinese students protested inBeijing, demanding reform in China. Shortly afterwards they werejoined by 500,000 people from all strata of society. Thegovernment responded by sending in tanks and troops andkilling several thousand protesters.Last week, two Tibetan pilgrims self-immolated outside theJokhang Temple in Lhasa to protest against Chinese oppressionin Tibet. A few days later, a young Tibetan mother of three,Rikyo, also self-immolated in the Ngaba region.The Brussels was well attended by Tibetans living in Belgiumand some Belgian supporter. A member of the Chinese-TibetanFriendship Society made a speech explaining the currentsituation in Tibet.There were also speeches from the Tibetan Youth Congress andChushi Gangdruk. Flyers about the dire situation in Tibet weredistributed and the protest ended with the singing of the Tibetannational anthem.Report filed by Dennis Barbion, Brussels, Belgium.

Kagyur Scripture March Of TCV School

Commemorating Tiananmen Square Massacre

Dharamsala: Last evening, the 4th of June, the RegionalTibetan Youth Congress screened a film at the Tibetan DaySchool in Mcleodganj. The film ' The Tank Man' was adocumentary movie on the civilian uprising in China duringthe summer of 1989. The disaster had taken place on the 4thof June 1989 and yesterday marked the 23rd year since the

By: Hamsini H and Anand Katakam, The Tibet PostInternational

A documentary exploring the Tienanmen Square massacre of 1989,screening in McLeod Ganj town of Dharamshala, India, on June 4

2012, over hundred people including Tibetans and supporters attendedthe event. Photo: TPI

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Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay making his keynote address at the Fourth All India Tibet Support Group Conference as His Holiness the DalaiLama looks on. Photo: TPI

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By: Anand, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: A march was held yesterday on the 8th of Juneled by the Student's of Tibetan Children's Village School in UpperDharamshala. 185 students made their way from their school tocentral McLeod Ganj holding the 101 volumes of Kagyur, sacredteachings of Lord Buddha.The student's chose the most sacred month in the Tibetancalendar, Saka Dawa to execute this march. They trudged upand down the hilly landscape to make their way to the maintown. They often did not stop with their chants and shouts ofprotest.

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By: Hamsini, The Tibet Post International

Khedup Gyatso, Konchok Dhargye , Sangay Gyatso, KalsangShangsem, Damchoe Tsultrim , Kalsang Dakpa and Konchok Gyatsoof Bhongthak monastery have been arrested after the self immola-

tions in February


Dharamsala: A monk named Tamchoe Sangpo of BongthakMonastery from Sanga village had self immolated on 17thFebruary 2012. Sangpo was a teacher at the monastic schooland a member of the Democratic Management Committee ofthe Monaster,Themchen county, Amdho, north-eastern Tibet.After his self immolation, nine Tibetan monks from the samemonastery; Damchoe Tsultrim Khedup Gyatso, Sangay Gyatso,Konchok Gyatso, Kalsang Shangsem, Kalsang Dakpa andKonchok Dhargye have been arrested by the Chinese Police.News has emerged regarding the situation of the monks andthe state of Bongthak Monastery. A monk has been sentenced


Dharsamshala: Following the brutal security measures inLhasa, a Canadian Parliamentarian, Peggy Nash has broughtup the current tense situiation of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet inthe Canadian parliament. On June 1st, Peggy Nash highlightedthe issue of the three self immolations that took place in Mayand the brutal security crackdown which followed.She said, "Over the past two days, an estimated 600 Tibetanshave been detained in Lhasa after two more young Tibetans

to be discussed during the conference.Mr Indresh Kumar was the next speaker and he was able toconvey the methods used by the Tibetans against the Chineseregime. He said that the Tibet movement is moving into a new

phase. He also spoke about how the cases of self-immolationwere the greatest examples of self sacrifice for such a noblecause. He further emphasized a need to spread the movementmore and recruit more people to help the cause.

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game in favour of Pokhara who were beginning to look like thedominant side.In the 37th minute, a pass by the Orissa team opened up the Pokharadefence resulting in a relatively simple goal for Tsewang Namgyal.The match had a few chances for both sides, but seemed evenlypoised for the entire game and looked like it could go either way.The scores remained the same for the rest of the match which wasblighted with sporadic rainfall.The penalty shootout was met with the sun piercing through theclouds, and with it returned much of the crowd who had chosen toshelter themselves during the downpour.Orissa's goalkeeper Namdak was superb between the posts andwas the difference between both the teams. The Orissa playerswere ecstatic after winning the GCM cup for the first time in theirhistory.The winning team was presented with the trophy and cheque of 1Lakh rupees by the Kalon Tripa Lobsang Sangay. The golden bootwas awarded to two players, Norbu Dorjee of Pokhara and JangchubGyaltsen from Orissa.The tournament was hugely successful and had been fairly wellorganized by the Tibetan National Sports Association.

Peggy Nash, a Canadian parliamentarian who supports the TibetanCause

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The Tibet Post International 15 June, 2012 DharamshalaTPI NEWS2 INTERVIEWS AND RECAP

World Environment Day & 4th En-vironmental Conference

By Anand Katakam, The TibetPost International

His Holiness the 17th Karmapa addressing the Conference. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala: Celebrating World EnvironmentDay, His Holiness the 17th Karmapa and theHonorable Speaker of the Tibetan Parliamentlaunched the 4th Khoryug Conference onEnvironmental Protection for Tibetan BuddhistMonasteries.The five-day conference between the 5th to the9th of June will focus on biodiversity, climatechange, and natural disaster preparedness, and isattended by over sixty representatives from forty-five monasteries from across the Himalayas andSouth Asia. It is being held at Deden monastery inNorbulingka, Dharamshala.The aims and objectives of the conference are toprovide environmental education on biodiversityand climate change, and to train the monasticrepresentatives to learn climate adaptationstrategies and to develop disaster preparednessplans for their monasteries.The conference is organized by Rangjung KhoryugSungkyob Tsokpa, an association of Buddhistmonasteries working to protect the environmentof the Himalayas and South Asia, which wasfounded by His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.Partner NGOs such as the Centre of EnvironmentalEducation, the Wildlife Trust of India, the WorldWildlife Fund, and the Environment and

Interview with Richard Moore,the Dalai Lama’s Irish Hero,

Part 1

By Mark Kernan, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Richard Moore told me in an interviewa few weeks ago in Derry, Northern Ireland (May,2012) that he sees himself as just an ordinary guy,from an ordinary loving family, who has hadextraordinary experiences in his life.Shot and blinded by a rubber bullet at the age of tenin Derry in 1972; his uncle was shot and killed byBritish paratroopers on Bloody Sunday* in the sameyear; a journey of forgiveness and compassion, heis now incredibly a friend of the soldier, CharlesInnes, who shot him; and, at least in some senses,the most incredible experience of all, he is a personalfriend of a world famous spiritual leader: the DalaiLama.In order to understand such an extraordinary storyit is important to give some context, albeit limited,not only to Richard's personal story, but also to thetimes that he grew up in as a young boy: the politicalconflict in Northern Ireland in the 1970's and 80's.Richard grew up in the working-class Cregganestate. It was, and still is, a predominately catholicarea of the city-the conflict was, at least to someextent, delineated by a Protestant/Catholic divide,but there is also a political, cultural and to someextent a social divide as well. However, slowly andtentatively, those divisions are beginning to heal.There were riots, shootings, bombings practicallyevery day, it was normal Richard told me, and therewas antagonism between the local Irish Catholicpopulation and the British army. And, particularlyafter the events of Bloody Sunday, there wasoutright hatred and fear of the British army, and nodoubt it was reciprocated by the soldiers.The 4th of May, 1972 was a bright, sunny springday. Richard was on his way home from school.There was nothing particularly out of the ordinarygoing on that day, at least not by the standards ofDerry at that time. A British soldier, who was insidea semi-permanent military installation, fired a rubberbullet into Richard's face from about ten feet; it hithim on the bridge of his nose. Richard has beenblind ever since. In one traumatic event his lifechanged forever, and as he says himself, his journeybegan-and, forty years afterwards, he's still on that

The guest of honour Mrs Candresh Kumari,Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha gave a briefhistory of the mass exodus that followed afterthe Chinese government took over Tibet. Shecommended His Holiness the Dalai Lama forbringing the Tibetan issue to the world stage.This was finally followed by the keynote addressby the Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay. Hethanked the people in attendance. He reiteratedthe support that India has given Tibet for thepast 50 years. He quoted the Dalai Lama who

system to improve the workings of the Tibetanmovement. The sessions for the day were todeliberate on five issues; -1) The Present Situation in Tibet and exile2) Tibet and Sino-Indian Relations3) Current Human Rights Situation in Tibet

4) Tibet's Fragile Eco-System and its Impact onNeighbouring Countries5) Review on the progress of activities of IndianTibet Support Group Conference Since 2009The second day on the 10th of June will consist ofall the participants be divided into 3 separateworking groups following certain allotted themes.They will present and discuss their work the sameday.The final day will be sixth and final plenary sessionwhich will be the ‘Adoption of the Declaration andthe Action Plan.'The conference is aimed at bringing Indo-Tibetrelations even closer. India also has a very negativeview of China since many border incursions havetaken place over the last few years. The conferenceaims to bring good policy making to the table aswell as creating awareness among young Tibetanswho have not seen their native land.

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Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Richard Moore (L), the founder of the charity.Photo: TPI

journey.Richard came to consciousness on a table in hisschool some time later. As Richard says himself,when he talks about the events of the day it's as ifhe's ‘'talking about someone else'', that is, he has asense of detachment, as if he's looking at it fromabove or beside it. Despite the time that has passedthe memories are still vivid in Richard's head, andso is the moment of acceptance of his blindness.His brother Noel told him a few weeks later that hewould never see again and ‘'right away I acceptedit''. How, I asked him, can you accept such an unfairtwist of fate, especially as a young boy? ,Perhaps acceptance has to do with age he told me,that is, if he had been a bit older things may havebeen different, ten year old boys don't think too farinto the future-perhaps they don't realize what theyare going to miss. Also, importantly, Richard statesthat he was fortunate: he came from a loving family,a warm tight-knit community, despite everything hestill had choices and opportunities, and finally andperhaps the most important reason for his sense ofacceptance, he had no sense of residual anger orbitterness, a state of affairs for which he gives greatcredit to his parents.‘'My parents were peaceful and non-violent people,my Mother lost her brother, my uncle GerardMcKinney, shot dead on Bloody Sunday, and then,a few months later her son was blinded by a rubberbullet''. Remarkably, despite the trauma of suchexperiences, Richard told me that he never onceheard bitter or angry words from his parents. But ofcourse, emotionally and psychologically his parentsand family struggled, and worried for their son andbrother's future.*Bloody Sunday was a massacre of ordinarycivilians in Derry, Northern Ireland by the Britisharmy in January 1972. 26 people were shot, 13 diedof their wounds almost immediately, and one mandied a few months afterwards. In 2010, the BritishPrime Minister, after an extensive inquiry into thekillings, apologized on behalf of the BritishGovernment. All the victims are now regarded asbeing innocent.

Interview with Richard Moore, theDalai Lama’s Irish Hero, Part 2

Dharamshala: When Richard Moore heard HisHoliness the Dalai Lama speak for the first timeabout conflict, forgiveness and compassion it waslike hearing someone articulating his true feelings;what Richard had always thought and felt,"Forgiveness is a gift to yourself'' the Dalai Lamasaid, and that's what I had always thought too, saidRichard.Richard Moore first met the soldier who blindedhim, now almost forty years ago, in 2007. It was, hefreely admits in a very understated way, a bit of anawkward meeting. Since then they have becomefriends meeting on several occasions and actuallytravelling together to Dharamshala, India to meetthe Dalai Lama and give a talk there to School kidson forgiveness and compassion. And, as Richardhas shown through his actions, these are notabstract notions but his real life principles.I asked Richard how it feels to be the Dalai Lama'shero. ‘' [I'm] overwhelmed by the Dalai Lama'scompassion...and the significance he has given tome in his life''. He is frankly amazed that he has evereven met the Dalai Lama (they met in 2001 in Belfastand have been friends ever since) and he stillappreciates his message. ‘'I've coped with blindnessthrough peoples compassion and generosity'' andthat, he says, has given him great energy to go onand do the things he has done in his life.

And, for a relatively young man, he was fifty onethis year, he has achieved a lot. He has a third leveluniversity degree, has run two successfulbusinesses in his home town, and closest to hisheart; he started up an NGO in 1997-Children inCrossfire-to help children in Ethiopia, Tanzania andThe Gambia achieve their potential in school and intheir communities as much as possible, in much thesame as he has.He started up Children in Crossfire to help childrenin need in very difficult circumstances. Blindnesshas become, to some degree, a positive experiencein Richard's life because of peoples help, supportand kindness. And, moreover, he wants to make surethat that kind of support and care is given to childrenwho are in need of it in order for them to makesomething of their lives too.His holiness the Dalai Lama came to Derry, NorthernIreland, in 2007 as guest of Richard's, who hadinvited him to become patron of his NGO Childrenin Crossfire. ‘'Richard I'm here, your friend, you'remy hero'', he said getting off the plane, and to judgeby Richard's expression when he told me this story,he still can't quite believe it's true.‘'The Dalai Lama is one of the greatest people onthe planet...and his message is more relevant todaythan ever'', says Richard. He also has warm wordsfor the Tibetan people: they are a remarkable,

peaceful people and they show an example to [theentire world]. Perhaps an example that the worldshould listen to much more: the principles of non-violence and compassion even for your aggressors.With that we said goodbye and I wished Richardand his NGO luck for the future, and he wished meluck while working here in Dharamshala. Later Iwalked around Derry, once infamous across theworld for conflict and trouble, and now a muchquieter place largely free of tension and thetrappings of war, largely I thought, due to peoplejust like Richard, who work quietly and tirelessly tomake it so.

Development Desk from the Central TibetanAdministration, are also present to train themonastic environmental representatives.His Holiness the Karmapa opened the conferenceby saying, "We should all try our hardest to protectthe Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas and

preserve these ecosystems. Preserving thebiodiversity and the ecosystems of our regionshould be like the effortless practice of dharma forus. Our basic motivation to protect the environment

should come from the pure desire to benefit allsentient beings on earth."He was followed by the Honorable Pempa Tsering,the Tibetan Speaker of Parliament, who spoke abouthow the world is currently at an environmentallydangerous point. It is important to recognize the

need to bring a cohesive idea together so as tocreate a trouble free environment. He felt thatdealing with ecological disaster was important partof preservation in South Asia and urged other

South Asian countries to come together.With the establishment of Rangjung KhoryugSungkyop Tsokpa by His Holiness the Karmapa in2009, many monks and nuns have expressed thenature of ecological disaster and have been givenpractical training to deal with such problems.

considers India the teachers of Tibet. He said"joint movement with India will let us return toour homeland". His speech was littered with howIndia and Tibet is a partnership that needs tocontinue the way it always has. I beautifullycrafted speech which subtly implied on how Indiashould take a firmer stand against China.Although India has done so, it needs to be moreglobally vocal.The inaugural address by the Chief guest HisHoliness the Dalai Lama. He was a little late to theconference as he was holding a prayer meeting atthe Buddhist temple. He began his speech with hisemphasis on how India is the teacher of Tibet.Religion and Tibetan history was much part of hisspeech, despite this he was able to bring thesubject into a modern understanding. Through thisbrief history lesson he showed how India and Tibethave been so close for centuries and this is not arecent friendship.Lama Choepal Zotpa ended proceedings with avote of thanks and declared the conference readyto begin.The conference had set very clear cut issues. Thedeliberation in a public forum such as this will givean opportunity for many to create a constructive

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His Holiness To Speak OnNon-violence and Compassion

In UK

By Central Tibetan AdministrationMedia: Tibet Net

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the young members of the cathedral choir who performed during the 2012Templeton Prize Ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on 14 May 2012/Photo/OHHDL/Tenzin Choejor

London: - The spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holinessthe 14th Dalai Lama will be arriving in Britain on 14June for a ten day visit to share his beliefs of non-violence, dialogue and compassion particularly withthe young people of this country.Specifically His Holiness will be talking to youngeraudiences at the Manchester Arena (16 June),University of Westminster, London (19 June), andthe London School of Economics and PoliticalScience (20 June). The Dalai Lama will also engagewith young people at the events in Leeds (15 June),the Usher Hall, Edinburgh (22 June), Caird Hall,Dundee (22 June) and at the Eden Court Theatre,Inverness (23 June).The 1989 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate will bepresenting Youth Compassion Awards to a youngperson aged between 10 - 24 in Manchester (16 June),London (19 June) and Edinburgh (22 June).Thubten Samdup, the Dalai Lama's London-basedRepresentative, said: "The Dalai Lama has calledfor this to be a ‘century of dialogue and peace',urging the world's youth to realise their potential ascatalysts who can bring about a better world whichthey avidly hope to inhabit. The Dalai Lama will

"We Have Made Good Development,"His Holiness Tells Tibetan Students

By Hamsini, The Tibet Post International

His Holiness the Dalai Lama greeting the students of Tibetan Children's Village (TCV) in upper Dharamshala, India,before his teaching on June 01, 2012. Photo: TPI

Dharamshala: - On the morning of June 1, HisHoliness the 14th Dalai Lama started his three-dayteaching to introduce Tibetan Buddhism to youngTibetans and students in Dharamsala. He taughtprimarily from two texts - Nagarjuna's Drops forNurturing Beings and Tsongkhapa's In Praise ofDependent Origination.Around 3,000 students attended the first day. In themorning, His Holiness the Dalai Lama first introducedBuddhism and then he held a question and answersession with the students. The morning session withhis Holiness was held in the big auditorium while inthe afternoon the audience was split into smallergroups over each of which a Geshe presided. TheGeshes were there to clear up any doubts expressedby the students.Gefore His Holiness' teachings began, some oldstudents of Dharamsala Buddhism IntroductionOrganization debated for ten minutes in front of him.His Holiness began, "All of you of the young andnew generation, you could see how this world is welleducated. We have made good development. Whenwe first came to India, schooling and education wereour main priorities. Though we have not completedeverything we first wished for, we have had a lot ofsuccess till now."I have always said that a country's developmentstarts from an individual and his ability. Each of thoseindividuals have an idea as well as a special ambition.They realize the method of how to go about it. That iswhy the First World countries countries havedeveloped."His Holiness continued that no-one can say onereligion is good and another religion is bad - that,Usually, religion is just like medicine and we have toprescribe it according to the conditions of eachpatient and each disease.

In a statement released by the students, they haveclearly indicated three goals that they wished toachieve. Essentially they wanted to give thanks andprayer to the martyrs of the Tibetan cause as well asshow support for the Tibetans who have receivedand are still receiving the brutality of the Chineseregime. They also prayed for the long life of His

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convey this message to those attending the StandUp and Be The Change youth event (free for those25 and under) in Manchester on 16 June.The fact that the public talks at the Royal AlbertHall (19 June), Edinburgh, Dundee and Invernesssold out so quickly is a testament to the appeal thatthe Dalai Lama enjoys across the country.Those interested in hearing this universallyrecognised symbol of peace and tolerance can stilldo so at the Manchester Arena from 16 to 18 June.In addition the Dalai Lama will also be speaking on‘Ethics in Business' to business leaders in Leeds(15 June), meeting Tibetan, Nepalese and MongolianBuddhist communities, meeting with religiousleaders and attending inter faith prayers inWestminster Abbey (20 June), and meeting withParliamentarians at Westminster and in Edinburgh.His Holiness the Dalai Lama's last visit to the UKwas in May 2012 to receive the Templeton Prize.During the visit last month, the Dalai Lama also metwith the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr RowanWilliams, the Prime Minister and the Deputy PrimeMinister.Further information on the visit is available from:www.dalailama2012uk.org

His Holiness The DalaiLama Meets IndianForeign Secretary


Dharamshala: The spiritual leader of Tibet, HisHoliness the 14th Dalai Lama met the IndianForeign Secretary, Ranjan Mathai, for closed doortalks at his home on McLeod Ganj on Thursdaylast, the 7th of May.The talks lasted for approximately 90 minutes andit has been reported that ‘issues of mutual concern'were discussed; aides were also present at the talks,said a Tibetan official.The office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama hasdescribed the visit as a ‘courtesy call'. Meanwhile,

Indian External Affairs Minister, SM Krishna, hasbeen on a diplomatic visit to Beijing this weekwhere he described India's ties with China as a toppriority.The External Affairs Minister conveyed a strongmessage about India's foreign policy objective ofimproving bilateral ties with Beijing; he stated that,‘that India-China relations will be one of the mostimportant bilateral relationships in the 21st century'and that it is ‘important...to maintain a strong andhealthy relationship between India and China'.

The 76-year-old Nobel Peace Laureate also recountedthat he usually tells foreigners that changing one'sreligion is very complicated and difficult. It would bebetter to practice one's own religion and culture. Hesaid, "I have a friend who had an idea to found aBuddhist center in France. But I told him that I didn'tsee it as suitable to start a Buddhist centre in Francebecause the area there usually is Christian and thepeople there will not be comfortable with it. I alsosuggested that, if you can, spend the money to finda Buddhist Centre in a Buddhist area. Later I foundthat he founded a Buddhist center in Thailand. Justthink, if a big Christian centre was founded in a

Tibetan settlement, how will you feel?"His Holiness then quoted a Tibetan proverb whichsays you should put yourself in the place of others.This introduction to Buddhism was started in 2007and this is the sixth teaching of the course, and atyoung Tibetans and students.At the end of the June 3 teaching, Kalon Tripa (politicalleader) Lobsang Sangay will address the studentsabout Central Tibetan Administration policy and holda question and answer session. Penpa Tsering,speaker of Tibetan Parliament, will THEN talk aboutdevelopment of Tibetan Democracy and hold adiscussion with the students.

India Has More Reason To Claim TibetThan China; His Holiness

By Mark Kernan, The Tibet Post

In a humorous aside, the spiritual leader ‘thanked’ Beijing for their ‘actions’ because it has focused media attentionon China and Tibet, at the forth All India Tibet Support Groups Conference 2012 held for 3 days in Dharamshala,

India, June 9, 2012. Photo: TPI

Holiness the Dalia Lama and hoped that he couldreturn to Tibet in his lifetime.The children despite their youth showed maturitybeyond their years. It wasn't a movement of masshysteria nor was it a case of the blind following theblind. Yes, perhaps a little prod in the right directionby the teaching staff, but to fight for a cause with

Dharamshala: In a wide ranging, and at timeshumorous talk, at the all India support group for Tibetconference at the TIPA institute, McLeodganj, on9th June, 2012 the spiritual leader of Tibet, HisHoliness the Dalai Lama touched on topics of bothhistorical and contemporary interest concerningTibet, India, Asia and indeed the World.In particular, He thanked Indian monks for introducingBuddhism to Tibet in the seventh century (and later,by extension, the world). He also described the bondsbetween both countries as primarily philosophicaland spiritual in nature, and that it has been afundamentally unique relationship that has lastedover a thousand years.The exiled spiritual leader cited the sixth centuryUniversity of Nalanda (in modern day Bihar) as aplace of real Buddhist teaching. Scholar monkstravelled into Tibet and other areas in mid and southAsia spreading Buddhist logical philosophy andspiritual practices, and hence creating bonds betweenneighboring cultures that exist right up until today.His holiness described the Buddha Dharma as ‘'anancient Indian science'', a science that emphasizedreason rather than faith. He referred to the historicalBuddha as '' the first Quantum Physicist''. A themeclose to the spiritual leader's heart as he has a keeninterest in the links between Quantum physics view ofreality and consciousness and Buddhist teachings onthe same subjects.In the 11th century another Indian monk,Padmasambhava, came to Tibet and transmittedVajrayana Buddhism and to this day he is known asGuru Rinpoche in Tibetan culture. ‘'Indians are theTibetans gurus'', the spiritual leader said, and therelationship is still strong, he added.In addition, the Tibetan translation of Buddhist textsfrom Sanskrit is widely regarded by scholars as themost authentic form of Buddhist translation in the worldtoday.

His Holiness elaborated on other themes mentioningthat China may physically and politically control Tibet;but that mentally never [in the peoples minds], andthat ironically, given all the spiritual and emotional ties,''India has more reason to claim Tibet than China!''‘'The preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture isimportant for the world'', His holiness the Dalai Lamasaid, as it is a culture that practices compassion andnon-violence. Therefore, he emphasized, a criticalaspect of the Tibetan issue is the preservation ofTibetan culture, and Tibetan's view of the environment.He later touched on the subject of ecologicalsustainability within Tibet's borders and further afield.He said that we all have a responsibility to preserveand protect the environment as, crucially; hundreds

of millions of lives in Central and Southern Asia areaffected by many of Asia's major rivers which havetheir source in the Tibetan plateau.The Tibetan plateau has been described as the Earth's‘third pole' such are the water reserves currently there.In conclusion, His holiness suggested that it is notjust enough for people to pray to Buddha, but thatthey must also gain knowledge and moreover takeaction based on that knowledge. That is, holisticaction based on holistic thinking.Finally, in a humorous aside, the spiritual leader‘thanked' Beijing for their ‘actions' because it hasfocused media attention on China and Tibet, withthat he thanked the conference for their attentionand patience.

such conviction requires more than just simpleobedience.As they walked through the town their chantsbrought many of the people out on to the streets.Fighting for a country that many have never setfoot in themselves shows what belief the Tibetancause has instilled.

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Thirty Year Old Tibetan Dies InPrison Under Physical Duress


Dharamshala: Through our sources, news hasarrived that recently in a Tibetan man namedKarwang was arrested by the Chinese police inNyagrong County in Kham, eastern Tibet. He wasarrested, physically tortured and killed eventually.He was 36 years old and his father's name is reportedto Jega. Before his arrest, he hosted a fair aboutTibetan's country and the Dalai Lama's return toTibet.In Nagrong County, the Chinese Government wasplanning to construct new buildings on farming landand Karwang wanted to protest against them. Hestuck fliers on walls with slogans such as 'Tibet is afree county', 'We need freedom', 'His Holiness theDalai Lama should return to Tibet'.When he heard news of the Chinese Hovernmentwanting to arrest him, he ran away from home. AKhampo nearby was giving teachings and he hid

Tibetan Filmmaker Wins InternationalAcclaim At Brooklyn Film festival


Dharamshala: The Brooklyn film festival was heldbetween the 1st and the 10th of June 2012. Fromover 100 films from 30 countries all over the world, aTibetan film called Old Dog, directed by PemaTseden won The Best Narrative Feature Award anda cash prize of 57,000 dollars.The main subject of the film is the difference inviews between the older and younger generationsin Tibetan society. It shows the change in Tibetansociety. Christopher Bell from IMbD said, "There'ssome true passion behind this work, and Tseden isa director with plenty to say on all topics, rangingfrom the younger generation's lack of connectionto their heritage to the troubling relationship betweenTibet and China."The cast of the film includes Yanbum Gyal, DrolmaKyab, Lochey, and Tamdrin Tso. Sonthar Gyal, isthe cinematographer and Sangye Bhum served asthe editor.Pema Tseden was born in Trika county in Qinghaiprovince. After his schooling, he carried outresearch at Lanzhou North Western NationalitiesUniversity. In his second year as a research studenthe received a scholarship from the Trace Foundationto pursue cinematography at the Beijing FilmAcademy.His first film, Grassland, was released in 2004. In2005, he made a film called The Silent Mani Stones.In 2009, his film, The Search, was sent to the BangkokFilm Festival (where it won The Special Jury Prize)and the Shanghai National Film Festival (where itwon The Grand Prize)In an interview with the Trace Foundation, Pema

to one year in prison and another has been serveda sentence that could last between two monthsand six months. A third monk is currently at prisonin Nagormo while the whereabouts of one monkare unknown.The Chinese Government had arrested the monkson charges of having "contacts" outside Tibet asall of them had studied at Lhasa and had exposure.After the Sangpo's self immolation, monks who

were not yet 18 were sent back to their homes bythe Chinese Government. The rest of the oldermonks were detained at the monastery for threemonths. After 3 months, they were sent back totheir homes for a holiday for a period of 15 days.When they came back, a "patriotic reeducation"campaign was conducted for them by the Chineseauthorities.Now, all the monks have again been sent on aholiday and though they will return shortly, the

.... China Arrests Nine Monks In Tibet After Self ImmolationProtest


there for two days and then went back home.But immediately after his return, the Chinese Policecame to arrest him. They didn't explain their reasonsfor arrest to his family members.They took him to a prison in Nagrong County andunder physical torture due to which he died. Aftereight days, the police called his family and told themto come and collect his corpse. Even after his death,the Police went to house and questioned his familyand relatives.Human Rights Watch in its 'World Report 2012' notedthat China, despite of its human rights plan,continues to be an "authoritarian one-party statethat imposes sharp curbs on freedom of expression,religion; openly rejects judicial independence andpress freedom; and arbitrarily restricts andsuppresses human rights defenders andorganisations, often through extra-judicialmeasures."

Residents Of Lhasa Detained AndSent Back To Native Villages


Dharamsala: The former president of Gu ChuSuum (an organization of ex political prisoners),Ngawang Weobor received information fromTibet of an unidentified Tibetan who was earlierliving in Lhasa and was sent back to the Qinghaiprovince. This is the case of many Tibetansfollowing the two self immolations that took placein Lhasa at the end of May 2012 as the crackdownin Lhasa continues.Many Tibetans from Kham and Amdo who wereliving in Lhasa are reportedly being sent back totheir native regions by the Chinese Governmenteven though they were residents.The Chinese Police reportedly went aroundtowns, questioned any young Tibetans and haveeven arrested them and sent many homelesspeople to the detention centre, Tsel Gungthang.The Tibetans were detained there and wererepeatedly questioned. People from the sameprovinces were then grouped together and sentthem back to their native towns and villagesthrough railways or buses.Residents of Lhasa from TAR were made toproduce five different types of documents; asupporting letter, birth certificates, familycertificates, introductory letter from regionalgovernment office as well as the permissiarydocument that allows one to live in Lhasa. Only ifthey can produce all the five documents, theywill be allowed to work and conduct business in

Lhasa. But again, these documents are difficultto procure due to government red tape.In March 2012, families in the Tibet AutonomousRegion who had members outside China werecalled to the Police Station and questioned abouttheir whereabouts and their contact details.The crackdown in Lhasa follows the ChineseGovernment's decision to shut off the TibetAutonomous Region to tourists and visitors afterthe three self immolations which took place inMay, bringing the total count of Tibetanimmolators to 38.

Tseden recounted how he had loved films as a child.He read a lot of Tibetan folk lore and his film storieshave drawn a lot influence from stories like KingGesar's epic and the Eight Great Tibetan Operasamongst others.Indiewire, a blogging site, reported that he will startworking on his new film entitled "America" and themain subject is a Tibetan family who bought anexpensive cow from a foreign country because theyheard that it would give more milk. But they don't

know how to care for the cow and it dies. The mainpoint in the film lies in the fact that in this chain ofevents, the relationships between people in thisparticular tight-knit village change.Pema Tseden represents a brand of new Tibetanfilm makers who are local in their roots but alsopossess international exposure. The blog, Indiewirequotes, "mark our words, Pema Tseden is a nameyou'll be seeing in contention for the Palme d'Or inthe not-too-distant future"

Internal Strife With Tibetan Weapon PossessionBy Anand, The Tibet Post International

Dharamshala: Over the past few weeks, a hugeamount of weapons were seen to be used by theTibetan nomads in the region of Amdo, Tibet's northeastern region. Many of the nomads were seen tohave concealed their weapons under their traditionalTibetan costume.A lot of internal strife has seen violence in the areaas well as a number of deaths. This is resulted in afew cases of detention for the Tibetan nomads ofAmdo.Many friends and families of these rebelliousTibetan nomads have publicly appealed to themasking them to lay down their weapons in fear thatthis on going battle will cost them their lives.Recently Lama Ngawa Lodhu is trying to find adifferent resolution to the problem. He is using thepower of religion to bring the Tibetan nomads partof the non violent struggle.The Dalai Lama has also recently advised the peopleto surrender their weapons to the monasteries. TheLamas of these monasteries have advised many ofthe nomads to stop with their violence as well astheir thievery.

The extent of how successful the Lamas have beenis unknown, however according to the Central

Tibetan Administration website a vast number ofweapons have been surrendered.

TAR Not Accessible To Foreign Tourists Under An Indefinite BanBy Hamsini, The Tibet Post International

Dharamsala: On 6th June, Chinese travel agenciesannounced that foreign travelers are no longerallowed to visit Tibet. This ban is Beijing'sresponse to the recent self immolations in theregion. Major travel agencies said they were toldby Tibetan tourism authorities in late May thattravellers from other countries would not be allowedinto the region and said they had no idea how longthe ban would last.The ban precedes the peak season for travel to thetroubled region - the month-long Saga Dawafestival began on Monday. The festival whichbegan on June 4th 2012 ( a date that coincidedwith the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen SquareProtests), usually attracts hundreds of Buddhisttourists from all over the world to celebrate the

festival."It was halted in late May. People said it wasbecause of the... festival," an employee at the TibetChina Travel Service was reported saying by AFP.Another agent from the Tibet China Youth TourService was reported saying that the ban might

also be linked to the "recent social order problem".Even in normal times, overseas tourists need specialpermits to travel to the remote region as well astheir visas for China, and have to travel in tourgroups. Even when foreigners are permitted intoTibet, tours are closely monitored, travellers mustapply for a special visa and they will beaccompanied by a government-appointed guide.All foreign tour operators must make theirarrangements through Chinese firms only.China has banned foreign tourists from visitingthe so called Tibet Automonous Region (TAR)before, usually during periods of unrest and duringreligious festivals. Overseas tourists wereprevented from travelling to the region in 2008,following violent protests in Tibet's capital Lhasa,before the ban was lifted ahead of the BeijingOlympics. While region has been to closed toforeign visitors in the past, doing so during peaktourist season is not common as the Tibetaneconomy relies heavily on tourism.The "recent social order problem" could be areference to the protests and self immolations thathave recently taken place leaving Lhasa under aheavy security lockdown imposed by the ChineseGovernment.On May 27, two Tibetan men set themselves alightin front of the Jokhang temple in the centre of Lhasa.On the 30th of May, a young mother of three alsoset herself on fire in front of the ZamthangMonastery, Ngaba County. The Chinesegovernment had retaliated by detaining hundredsof people- especially from the Ngaba region-monitoring the internet cafés and phone boothsand had even checking the mobile phones andcameras of everyone who had witnessed theimmolations on the 27th.

monastery is now occupied only by cleaning staffand workers as well as the Chinese authorities.During the detention period of three months, allthe monks' mobile phones were confiscated. TheCentral Tibetan Administration (CTA) reported thatBongthak monastery, which has around 80 monks,was cut off from the rest of the area withcheckpoints to monitor and prevent anyone fromentering and leaving. Security restrictions weretightened and phone lines were been cut.

15 June, 2012 Dharamshala The Tibet Post InternationalTPI NEWS 5Spice Global Chairman BK Modi

Meets His Holiness The DalaiLama


Dharamshala: - The Spice Global Chairman,Bhupendra Kumar Modi addressed members of thepress on 11th June at Dharamshala, HimachalPradesh. He met the spiritual leader of Tibet, HisHoliness the Dalai Lama earlier in the day.On his meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, hesaid, "I met Dalai Lama for around two hours thismorning and discussed lots of subjects. Dalai Lamatold me that he shall spend next 10 years to work onall the religions of the world". It has also been decidedthat all the spiritual leaders of India, including DalaiLama shall meet at Prayaag between December 31and January 3.He agreed with the Tibetan spiritual leader on theissue of secularism and said that countries like Indiaand Singapore (of which he is a citizen) were only ofthe very few secular countries in the world where allreligions were accepted.He spoke of the Kumbh Mela Festival which will takeplace from 31st December to 3rd January at Prayaag.A conference organized by the India Council ofReligious leaders will take place then. The Dalai Lamawill attend it along with leaders of all religions. Thereis a program in it called “Holistic, High Tech andHeritage” which focuses on spirituality in today’sage.The global media will be invited and it will also be

Zhang Yijiong replaces Zhu Weiqun as Chineserepresentative in Tibetan talks.


Zhang Yijiong, Former Deputy Secretary of Jiangxi Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China. (L)and Zhu Weiqun, Former executive vice minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central

Committee.(W) File photo/People’s Daily/China

Dharamshala: Zhu Weiqun, part-time director ofthe Office of the Central Tibet Work CoordinationGroup and Vice-Minister of the United Front workDepartment since 2009, has been replaced by ZhangYijiong. Zhang, 67, is Han Chinese by nationality,as Zhu was.Both men have been long-time members of thecommunist party. Zhang will effectively take overZhu position as the Chinese governments'representative in talks with the Tibetan governmentin exile based in Dharamshala.Zhu had a long career with the communist party inChina. He joined in 1970 as a 33 year old after gettinga degree in journalism in the Chinese academy ofSocial Sciences and a master's degree in the samecollege.Zhu worked his way up the administrative ladderand fulfilled many positions of influence and powerin the intervening years. In June 2004 he was electedVice- President and Secretary General of the ChinaTibetan Culture Protection and DevelopmentAssociation.In 2008 Zhu became Vice Minister of the CPC CentralCommittee United Front Work Department (chair theexecutive work of the ministerial level), a positionthat Zhang Yijiong has just replaced him as.The position, amongst other duties, negotiates withthe envoys of the Tibetan government in exile inregard to talks on Tibet's future within ChinaZhang is a native of Shanghai and joined the

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disaster.The image of the revolution was an ordinarycitizen standing in front of the Chinese militarytanks protesting to leave the people alone. Agreat degree of care has been taken by the Chinesegovernment to omit large details of the uprising,for example the number of people killed. TheTiananmen Square disaster has been completelyremoved from any form of Chinese history.Speaking with Tenzin Tsundue one of the mainorganizers of the event and the President of theRegional Tibetan Youth Congress, whomentioned the significance of the disaster withrelation to the movement for a free Tibet. He saidthat it was a barometer for public opinion of China.A very articulate and well read man, he assertedthat the international media needs to be madeaware of the existent Chinese oppression. He saysthat it isn't only restricted to Tibet, but areas suchas Mongolia and Manchuria have been subjectto the autocratic rule of the Communist regime.He went on to say, "We Tibetans are not the solesufferers of Chinese rule, and need to see thebigger picture as well." A man committed toTibetan cause, he seemed to show not only grit,but also a great amount of composure andunderstanding.After the screening of the film, a discussion washeld on the topic, "Change in China, Opportunityin Tibet?" and questions were put to both TenzinTsundue and Lhadon Tethong, the director of TheTibet Action Institute.They explained that the Tiananmen Squareprotests had failed because there was no keyplanning. It was a spontaneous movement withdifferent set of goals and they had lacked unity,discipline and planning. The Xinai Revolution of1911 and the Communist Revolution of 1949 hadbeen nursed and planned for a few years whereasthe protest at Tiananmen Square grew andmultiplied without a real seed. But the fact that ithappened itself represents a success.They pointed out how for the past few years, therehas been an inheritance of power. There has beenno new thinking or change in leadership.Meanwhile, there is a growing restlessnessamongst the people of China and even the Tibetan

people are becoming more aware and unified.The Bo Xilai incident has proved that there arefractures and divisions both at the highest andlowest levels of the CCP and it confirms that thecorruption in the government is endemic andbeyond all control.Speaking about the self immolations in Tibetwhich have now reached a total number of 38,Tsundue talked about how Chinese people werefinally seeing that people protesting and theirlevel of conviction. The Chinese Government isparanoid that the protests may spread or inspireothers to do the same.The last question referred to the resignation ofthe His Holiness' special Envoys and the messageit sends to the next generation of Chinese leaders.Lhadon Tsethong pointed out that negotiationsare not the goal and the goal is for Tibetans tolive in freedom peace.. Tibetans have underminedand questioned the Chinese power and the key isnot to see it as a failure. Our negotiations andtalks will happen at the right time with the rightpeople because right now, we are clearly notdealing with the right people.Tenzin Tsundue pointed out how His Holinessthe Dalai Lama had said that the Middle Way has

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joined those who have self-immolated in protestof religious and cultural oppression by the Chineseauthorities. This Wednesday, a mother of three self-immolated in protest."After the self immolations, the Chinese people havearrested many natives of Ngaba County. The mobilephones and cameras of all the people in the vicinitywere checked to make sure that there has been nodocumentation of the event. Internet Cafés arebeing monitored and hundreds of people are beingdetained.

Nash then said, "After years of repression,Tibetans have reached a breaking point. Youngmonks and nuns are acting out of sheer frustration.Canada must act to end the suffering and work toimprove the lives of the Tibetan people."Nash is the New Democratic Party (NDP) Memberof Parliament (MP) for the Parkdale in Toronto, andwas the Official Opposition's Finance Critic, inCanada's 41st parliament.In an interview with Georgia Straight in 2011, Nashsaid she was optimistic there could be a solutionfound to the impasse surrounding China's

As Tense Situation in Tibet, MP PeggyUrges Govt. to Take Action


The Spice Global Chairman, Bhupendra Kumar Modi met the spiritual leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lamaearlier of Monday, June 11, 2012. Photo: TPI

webcast live. The program will be conducted in manylanguages through continuous translations. As HisHoliness is widely accepted by people of all religionsand nations, it will symbolize the secular nature ofthe conference.Modi also spoke about His Holiness’ wish tocontribute to Nalanda University as he has a lot ofliterature. The four sects of Tibetan Buddhism comefrom people who studied at Nalanda University. Itwas earlier planned that the Indian Government withthe help of Singapore, China, Japan and Thailandwould rebuild the Nalanda University at Bihar basedon the ideals of the original university. Now it isdecided that it will be a private University.From His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s belief, a spiritualthinking will be imparted to it. And SamdhangRinpoche, the former Prime Minister of the Tibetan-Government-in-exile will also be a part of it.Modi, a citizen of Singapore is reportedly going torequest The Indian Government to offer citizenshipto His Holiness the Dalai Lama to lead India to becomea global leader. He should accept Indian citizenshipand in the case of political reasons, if not India, thenthe citizenship of Singapore.In his recent book, Hinduism- The Universal Truth,Modi has sought to explain the connection betweenBuddhism and Hinduism and has also explored thescientific vision and foundation of philosophies ofHinduism.

Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1976. He wasDeputy Secretary of CPC Tibet AutonomousRegion Committee from 2006 to 2010.On June 1st, 2012, two of the special envoys of His

Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari andenvoy Kelsang Gyaltsen resigned citing frustrationand a lack of positive response from their Chinesecounterparts in recent talks.

International Parliamentarians call for solidaritywith Tibet on June 20


Dharamshala: An international group ofparliamentarians have called for solidarity withTibet, on June 20, 2012 as a means of highlightingthe ongoing human rights abuses taking place withinTibet.The International Network of Parliamentarians onTibet (INPaT) issued a press release on June 8 urginglawmakers across the world to stand in solidaritywith Tibet by observing the day in their respectiveparliaments.The group have urged democratically electedmembers of parliament to ‘' [raise] points of order,[ask] questions in parliament'' and further, to usetheir democratic mandate by ‘' delivering speeches,making members statements [and] proposingmotions with or without notice.'' In effect, shine aspotlight on Tibet's current political situation.INPaT have also called on parliamentarians to wearthe traditional Tibetan white scarf ‘Khatak' on theday as a sign of solidarity with the Tibetan cause,and to hold press conferences to further informationand knowledge on the human rights violationstaking place there which they hope will further theglobal reach of the initiativeThe group see the ‘'Parliamentary Solidarity Dayfor Tibet'' as an opportunity for democraticallyelected parliamentarians to utilize their privilegesand ‘'highlight the plight of the people of Tibet.The call by INPaT takes place within a context of adeteriorating human rights situation in Tibet. Inearly June China closed Tibet's borders to theoutside world and cracked down on dissidentsfollowing a spate of self-immolations in Lhasa andin particular in Amdo.In light of these actions by the Chinese authorities,the network of parliamentarians in addition havecalled on respective governments to raise human

rights concerns at the upcoming United NationsHuman Rights Council meeting in Geneva on 18th

of June, as part of the process of solidarity withTibet.

failed, primarily because the Chinese Governmentis unreasonable and does not accept the realityof the situation. But, if we are all united in seekingindependence, we can work with the people fromMongolia, East Turkistan (who also have theirown grievances) and even Western Corporationsto get independence.

Health Kalon Attends InternationalSymposium in Poland

By Tibetan Official Media: Tibet.Net

Health Kalon Dr Tsering Wangchuk with senior officialsat the international symposium at Warsaw Medical

University in Warsaw, Poland, on 26 May 2012/Photo/Health Department/CTA

Warsaw: The Health Kalon of the Central TibetanAdministration attended an international symposiumof alumni of Polish medical universities in Warsaw on

May 26. The symposium was attended by formerstudents of medical universities in Poland, includingthe host, Warsaw Medical University.Warsaw: The Health Kalon of the Central TibetanAdministration attended an international symposiumof alumni of Polish medical universities in Warsaw onMay 26. The symposium was attended by formerstudents of medical universities in Poland, includingthe host, Warsaw Medical University.In his address, Kalon Dr Tsering Wangchuk gave anoverview of the health-care system of Tibetans in exile,and the health department's top priorities to improvethe system.The Chancellor of the University, Professor Dr MarekKrawczyk, presented Dr Tsering Wangchuk with anhonorary medal. The medal was incepted in memoryof famous Polish doctor Tytus Chalubinski for hisoutstanding merit in fostering knowledge andpopularisation of Polish medical university in the world.On May 27, Dr Tsering Wangchuk was interviewedby TVN 24, a popular Polish TV channels. Heresponded to questions on the Chinese government'srepressive policies in Tibet, and the workings of theCentral Tibetan Administration following thedevolution of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's politicalauthority to Dr Lobsang Sangay, the democraticallyelected leader of the Tibetan people.Later in the afternoon, he met with the Polish Tibetancommunity in in Warsaw. He spoke about the policiesbeing initiated by the present Kashag (cabinet)following the far-reaching reform carried out by HisHoliness the Dalai Lama in devolving his formalauthority to the elected Tibetan leadership. He alsobriefed the Tibetan community about the Tibet Corpsinitiative and the different health care programmesinitiated by the health department.

continued occupation of Tibet, which has beengoing on officially since 1959, though it started in1951 with initial Chinese incursions into easternTibet.On June 1st, she echoed this sentiment in light ofthe recent self immolation, "During his visit toChina, the Prime Minister promised a good andfrank dialogue on fundamental principles. TheGovernment of Canada must now reach out to theChinese government and urge a peaceful and quickresolution to the current situation. We can andmust save innocent lives."

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Tibetan Cultural Society ofBritish Colombia to Sponsor

Migrant Tibetans

By Anand,The Tibet Post Internaltional

Dharamshala: The Tibetan Cultural Society ofBritish Columbia (TCS of BC) based in Vancouverhave voted at a membership meeting to sponsorthe Tibetan resettlement program. They are theonly Tibetan Cultural Society in Canada till date todo so.Tashi Tsetan, the Society's President said, "Weare extremely fortunate that our membership hasdecided to support this very important program.AsTibetans we are indeed fortunate to help facilitatean initiative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama."The Tibetan Resettlement Program was announcedby The Honourable Mr Jason Kenney, Minister ofCitizenship and Immigration in December of 2010.

Tibetan Women's Association CelebrateWorld Environment Day

Dharamsala: A writing competition as well as agreen marathon was organized by the regionalDharamsala Tibetan Women's Association andCentral Tibetan Women's Association (TWA) todayon the 5th of June. It will start from the main squarein McLeod Ganj to the Hindu temple on Bhagsuroad and will come back to the Dalai Lama temple.The presentation ceremony was held in front of theTibetan memorial statue. Fifty people will attend thiscompetition including students of upper and lowerTCV as well as people from McLeod Ganj.Prizes were awarded in three categories, the winnerreceived 1000 rupees, and the first runner up 750rupees and the second runner up were awarded 500rupees.President of Women's association explained whythey take have this competition in Dharamsala onthis particular day. Loosely translated she said 'Wecome to these places by walking and not by usingany other transport as a show of support to theenvironment.'A clean up campaign will take place not only McleodGanj but by the global network of the organization,whose various chapters will have a similar clean upcampaign in their local regions.Part of the crusade will involve holding a signaturecampaign for the world environment day. Accordingto Tenzin Woebum, head of TWA's Women's

EXILE

By Anand, The Tibet Post International

Under this program the Canadian government willfacilitate the safe immigration of 1,000 Tibetansfrom Arunachal Pradesh in India. This was done atthe request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama andTibetans groups within Canada.The 1,000 immigrants will be moved to Canada overa five year period. A number of people from theTibetan community within Canada have undertakensponsorship of the migrants. They have gainedsupport from other groups as well.The program is also trying to branch out into twoother cities, Toronto and Calgary. Tashi Tsetanhoped that the regional Tibetan Cultural Societieswould help in sponsoring the migrant Tibetans inorder for the project to be a complete success.

Cutting Off Tibet To OutsideWorld Will Not Ease Tensions

In Tibet

By Central Tibetan Administration Media: Tibet Net

Dharamshala: - The Central TibetanAdministration is deeply concerned over theChinese government's measures to shut Tibet'sdoor to the outside world amid its crackdown onTibetans in capital Lhasa after the self-immolationprotests spread there for the first time on 27 May.Besides imposing ban on foreign travellers toTibet for an unspecified time, the Chinesegovernment has deployed thousands of troopsin capital Lhasa. The Wall Street Journal yesterdayreported that "Lhasa resembled an armed campwith the deployment of over 3,000 troops."In the crackdown following the self-immolationsin Lhasa, Chinese authorities arbitrarily arrestedhundreds of Tibetans by mainly targeting thosefrom Amdo and Kham provinces. AmnestyInternational said in its 1 June statement that manyof those arrested are being held at Tsel Gungthangprison and other sites in Lhasa. "Massivelycracking down on the population in Lhasa is not

a solution to the broad unrest we are seeing amongTibetans. The recent string of self-immolationsby Tibetans has been fuelled by years ofrepressive policies that violate fundamentalfreedoms in the region," Amnesty Internationalstated."Closing Tibet's door to the outside world andstifling the voices of Tibetans through force willnot bring an end to the deepening crisis in Tibet.Instead, the Chinese leadership must address theroot causes of Tibetan grievances throughdialogue," said Kalon Dicki Chhoyang of theDepartment of Information & InternationalRelations.Since February 2009, nearly 40 Tibetans have setthemselves on fire to protest the Chinesegovernment's repressive policies. They havecalled for freedom and the return of His Holinessthe Dalai Lama to his homeland. (Fact Sheet onTibetan Self-Immolation Incidents)

Diki Chhoyang, the minister of department of information and international relations. Photo: File

Environment and Development Desk (WEDD), " Thepetition campaign was officially started in Januaryduring the 32nd Kalachakra prayers and it will be ayear-long campaign aimed at urging the 11downstream nations that receive water from Tibet'srivers, to protect Tibet's fragile environment. People

are urged to sign the petition titled 'Nomads forPlanetary Third Pole.' An online signature campaignis underway as well.The movement will definitely gain a lot of exposureto World Environment Day as well as exposing somehard truths about environmental issues in Tibet.

Final Day of Student Campaign to ExpressSolidarity for Tibetan Cause

Dharamsala: Since 2009, The Tibetan movementhas seen 38 cases of self immolation and 25 sinceJanuary of this year. The escalation of themovement has resulted in many more peacefultangential movements to bring awareness to thecause.In the last week, Tibet has seen 3 cases of selfimmolation. There has seen a surge in publicawareness about the movement.Speaking at the Tibetan Children's Village (TCV)School in Suja, the Dalai Lama expressed hissadness with these events, but gave a lot ofencouragement to the students who had organizedthe solidarity campaign.After conclusion of the of the hunger strike andthe painting exhibition on the 31st of May and the2nd of June respectively, the campaign moves intoit's final and perhaps most important day.At 6pm on the 3rd of June, the same class 10students who sat for the hunger strike will hold acandle light vigil from TCV School in Suja to theMcLeod Gunj square and are planning to circle thetown on its two main streets.It aims to generate huge awareness as many areout on McLeod's street every Sunday. The


students are hoping to attract a lot of support asHis Holiness the Dalai Lama will hold a prayer afterthe candle light vigil.

A lot of time and energy has been invested byteachers and students alike who are showing aunited front for the Tibetan cause.

'What About Justice?': A Simple QuestionAsked By An Emotional Book

Dharamsala: The book, 'What about Justice?' waslaunched Tse Khang Hall on the morning of 2ndJune. It is authored by former political prisonerVen Bagdro. The main chief guests were DeputySpeaker, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel and the historyprofessor of Sara Institution. Members of importantorganizations and NGOs were also present.First, Bagdro spoke about hoe the Tibetan issue ismisinterpreted and falsified by the ChineseGovernment. Even First World countries are nottaking action with respect to the Tibetan cause.He said that he wrote the book to tell the peoplewhat had really happened in Tibet because peopleeasily forget what has happened and he wanted tomake sure that the history of Tibet is remembered.'What About Justice' explores the Chinese cultural,religious and political repression in Tibet, thevarious methods used by the Chinese to cover upthe true situation in Tibetan areas, the role ofInternational organizations and it also includes rarephotographs and the will of Jampal Yeshe who selfimmolated at delhi in early 2012. Heartfelt anddeeply emotional, the book echoes the feelings ofmany Tibetans who feel helpless at the situationin Tibet today.Bagdro who does not have any sponsors is selfpublishing his book. A friend of his gave him a 100pounds and he has used all the money to print andlaunch the book.He plans to go to all the 50 Embassies in Delhi,send the book to International court of Justice aswell as the United Nations. He said that he had not


come to India to study or to start a new life. Duringhis imprisonment, some political prisoners gavehim 1500 in cash and they asked him to give theirmessage regarding the reality of the Tibetan issueto the Dalai Lama.It is said that the Chinese Government had forcedhis parents to go to Nepal and bring back their sonto Tibet. So his parents called him again and again,to urge him to come back with them, as they werein Nepal. But he said that he belonged to a largerfamily of Tibetans and was working for their goodand he could not go back until his work was done.He said that he would never give up his strugglewith Hu Jintao because 10th Panchen Lama was

poisoned by Hu Jintao and the 11th Panchen Lamawas abducted by the Hu Jintao Government and istill now, the youngest political prisoner in the world.The Deputy Speaker, Khenpo Sonam Tenphel,commended Ven Bagdro for publishing the bookand also noted that Bagdro was born in Tibet andhe knew the true suffering of people in Tibet.Bagdro, in conclusion said that the Tibetan youthshould take up the Tibetan issue of justice andhelp clarify the reality of the Tibetan issue to entireworld. He also explained the importance of justicefor all humans, especially in china. If Chineserespects justice, Tibetan struggle too will get thesupport of the fairness of justice.

15 June, 2012 Dharamshala The Tibet Post InternationalTPI NEWS 7

Former Prime Minister SamdhangRinpoche Visits South Korea

By By Hamsini, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: Samdhong Rinpoche, a former primeminister of Tibet's government-in-exile, has arrivedto South Korea to attend the World Fellowship ofBuddhists conference in the southern city of Yeosu,in a rare visit by a leading Tibetan official.Lobsang Tenzin,known to Tibetans as the 5thSamdhong Rinpoche, was the previous PrimeMinister (officially Kalon Tripa, or Chairman of theCabinet), of the Tibetan government-in-exile, whichis based in Dharamshala.This visit came as a surprise to many as the Seoulgovernment has several times refused to grant avisa for the Dalai Lama himself, apparently out offearof offending China.Organisers initially sought to invite the Dalai Lamabut later ditched the plan out of consideration forChina which promised to send some 100 delegates,said the spokeswoman."Now 16 Chinese delegates are to take part in theevent... we are very nervous about how they wouldreact," she said.

Resolve Tibet issue Through Sincere AndMeaningful Dialogue: TSGs

By Central Tibetan Administration Media:Tibet Net

Dharamshala: - Indian Support Groups from differentcorners of India today concluded their three-dayextensive deliberations on strengthening itsmovement on the issue of Tibet, strongly urging theChinese government to resolve the Tibet issuethrough sincere and meaningful dialogue with theTibetan side."Meaningful and sincere negotiations with a senseof urgency between the representatives of the DalaiLama and democratically-elected leadership of theCentral Tibetan Administration and the Chineseleadership is the only way to resolve the issue ofTibet, and there is a need for immediate resumptionof stalled talks," say the support groups in theirdeclaration.The 4th All India Tibet Support Groups Conference,convened by Core Group for Tibetan Cause inDharamsala, adopted a 10-point Action Plan tostrengthen and redouble the efforts of support groupsin the cause of Tibet.The Action Plan says Tibet Support Groups willcelebrate in 2013 the centenary of the 13th DalaiLama's successful return to Tibet from exile andfervently hope for the return of 14th Dalai Lama tohis homeland.It says the TSGs will impress upon the Indiangovernment to confer the Bharat Ratna - India'shighest civilian award - on His Holiness the DalaiLama in recognition of his great services to India andthe humanity.The TSGs will make efforts to arrange a meeting ofthe standing committee of Indian Parliament onforeign affairs with Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay,the democratically-elected political leader of theTibetan people, it says.It further says efforts will be made to organise aninternational conference to highlight the catastrophicimpacts on south and south east Asia in view of theChinese government's detrimental policies on Tibet'senvironment.The TSGs resolve to expand its network in Indiathrough enhancing participation of women, youths,teachers and NGOs among their leadership at stateand district levels. Efforts will be made to establishbranch units of Students for Tibet and Teachers forTibet.The TSGs will urge the Indian government toencourage the Chinese leadership to conductmeaningful dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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Rinpoche, the highest-ever Tibetan official to visitSouth Korea, will meet Buddhist delegates from othernations during what is planned as a low-profile trip,she told AFP."We nearly gave up hope until Friday whenauthorities suddenly said the visa would begranted... we were so surprised," she said, callingthe visit a "precious opportunity" for moreexchanges with Tibetan Buddhists.The foreign ministry declined immediate commenton the visit.About 400 delegates from some 30 countries willtake part in the two-yearly event on the sidelines ofthe Expo 2012 Yeosu.Expo 2012 Yeosu, Korea is an InternationalExposition held in Yeosu, South Korea which openedMay 12, 2012 and will run for 93 days until August2012. The theme of the Expo is the "Living Oceanand Coast", with a special focus on seeking thesustainable development and preservation of oceanresources.

and the Central Tibetan Administration to bring amutually-beneficial solution to the issue of Tibet.They resolved to undertake nationwide campaign toimpress upon the Indian government and other Asiancountries to press the Chinese government toabandon its ecologically disastrous plans such asindiscriminate exploitation of natural resources anddamming and diverting rivers originating from theTibetan plateau.They also resolved to raise moblilise awareness onthe struggle of the Tibetan people in Indian schools,colleges and universities.Addressing the closing session of the conference,Tibetan Parliament Speaker Penpa Tsering urged theIndian supporters to implement the action plans afterthey returned to their respective regions.He also announced that the Tibetan Parliament wouldlead a month-long "Flame of Truth" event in Europeand North America. "The flame of truth will travelthrough different states of India and Tibetansettlements. We appeal to our Indian supporters tolend their support to the movement in working withcoordination with the Tibetan settlements based intheir respective localities," he said.He urged the Tibet Support Groups to apprise theIndian parliamentarians from their respective regions

about the Tibet issue and encourage them to joinand strengthen the Parliamentary Group for Tibet inthe Indian Parliament.He also urged them to organise regular programmesfor inviting Indian students to Dharamsala to knowabout the Tibetan struggle.He said Mr Bashisht Narain Singh, a Rajya SabhaMP, who was present at the conference as the chiefguest, has invited Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangayto address members of Bihar legislative assembly.Mr Bashisht Narain Singh, a long-time supporter ofTibetan cause, said the time has come to give newmeaning and dynamism to TSGs movement on theissue of Tibet. "Steadfast efforts should be madethrough literature, peaceful demonstrations, debate,photography etc support Tibetans in their strugglefor truth and justice. We will succeed if we sustainour firm determination and committment to fight insupport of the Tibetan people," he said.Another member of Indian parliament and steadfastsupporter of Tibet, Mr Satya Prakash Malviya, in hisaddress said the Indian government should reviewits policies on Tibet in view of the changingcircumstances. He said India should urgently makestrong representation to the Chinese government onits egregious human rights violations in Tibet.

From left: Mr Penpa Tsering, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament, Mr J P Urs, regional convener of Core Group forTibetan Cause in South India, Mr Satya Prakash Malviya, MP, Mr Bashisht Narain Singh, MP, and Dr N K Trikha,National Convener of Core Group for Tibetan Cause during the closing session of the 4th All India Support Groups

Conference in Dharamsala on 11 June 2012. Photo: TPI/YC.Dhardhowa

Dr Lobsang Sangay Accepts Resignationof His Holiness' Envoys


Special Envoy Gyari Lodi and Envoy KelsangGyaltsen.Photo:TPI

Dharamshala: - Special envoys of His Holiness theDalai Lama, Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and envoy KelsangGyaltsen have resigned citing frustration and a lackof positive response from their Chinese counterpartsin a series of talks and discussions reaching back to2002. Their resignations were effective as of June 1.It is now two years since they have had any formalmeeting with Chinese representatives and, sincethen, they say they have been trying to reach out ina constructive manner. On the face of it, theirresignations are a sign of their frustration and lackof hope at getting any meaningful dialogue initiated.In their formal resignation letter to Kalon Tripa(political leader) Dr Lobsang Sangay they stated,

"Given the deteriorating situation inside Tibet since2008 leading to the increasing cases of self-immolations by Tibetans, we are compelled to submitour resignations. Furthermore, the United Front didnot respond positively to the Memorandum onGenuine Autonomy for the Tibetan Peoplepresented in 2008 and its Note in 2010. One of thekey Chinese interlocutors in the dialogue processeven advocated abrogation of minority status asstipulated in the Chinese constitution therebyseeming to remove the basis of autonomy. At thisparticular time, it is difficult to have substantivedialogue.''Dr Sangay expressed regret at their resignations andpaid tribute to their hard and diligent work over theyears. He said they have tried hard to move dialogueforward in often trying circumstances and theirleadership has been invaluable. He added, "TheKashag (cabinet) will continue to rely on them fortheir wise counsel. They will remain as seniormembers of the Task Force team."Further, the Kashag urges Beijing to accept theMiddle Way approach, as it endeavors to find apeaceful and harmonious autonomy for Tibetanswithin the People's Republic of China. The Tibetanauthorities are committed to non-violence and theMiddle Way approach and believe that dialoguewith China is necessary and vital. Moreover, theyare ready and willing engage anywhere and at anytime."

Conference on Tibetan CivilizationHeld in Ukraine


Moscow: - The International Conference on theTibetan Civilization and Nomadic (Mongolianorigin) Peoples of Eurasia: Cross-Cultural Contactswas held in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, from May24 to 26. It was jointly organised by the Instituteof Oriental Studies of Ukraine National Academy,Institute of Philosophy of Ukraine NationalAcademy, Ukraine National Museum of Arts andBuryat Culture Society in Kiev.Around 40 research scholars and academics,representing Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Hungary,Buryatia, Tuva, Tatarstan, Kazakhstan, Japan andTibet, participated in the three-day conference. Thescholars presented research papers on varioustopics under four sections: (1) Tibetology, (2)Buddhism, Shamanism: Historical, Religious andPhilosophical Aspects, (3) Buryat Studies, and (4)Mongolian Studies: Cross-Cultural Contacts.The representative of the Dalai Lama to Russiaand the Commonwealth of Independent States, DrNawang Rabgyal, participated in the conference,presenting a paper entitled Tibet and the Dalai

Lama: The Nature of Tibetan Struggle for Freedom.The paper was on the historical background ofindependent Tibet, Chinese invasion and misrule

of Tibet, Middle Way Policy, Tibetan-Chinesecontact and dialogue situation, the currentsituation in occupied-Tibet, the vision of futureTibet and the transfer of political power from HisHoliness the Dalai Lama to the democraticallyelected leader of the Central TibetanAdministration, Kalon Tripa (political leader) DrLobsang Sangay. He also touched on Tibetancultural heritage, which has been attracting interestfrom many parts of the world and has much tocontribute to the modern world and civilization.The conference was concluded with a bookpresentation by several scholars, including DrOlena Ohnieva, Dr Yuriy Zavhorodniy and DrNatalia Zhukovskaya. This was followed byfarewell party hosted by the Buryat Culture Societyin Kiev, with traditional songs. Tibet and Buryathave had long historical and spiritual contacts andconnections since the 17th century. The Buryatscholar, Avang Dorjief (Nawang Dorjee), whostudied in Drepung Gomang monastery, had servedas the great 13th Dalai Lama's Envoy to Russia inthe late 19th and early 20th centuries. Russia wasthe first European country to have diplomaticcontact with independent Tibet.

Panel Discussion Held On HimalayanEnvironment And Security


Dharamsala: A panel discussion, held on the 5thof June, was chaired by Mr. Shyam Khosla, Directorof the Indian Media centre. The topic was "Testing

Himalayan Environment and Threats to India'sSecurity"The keynote speakers for the seminar included theChief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh; Mr. SudriptaRoy, Health Minister; Dr. Rajeev Bindal, notedjournalist and photographer; Mr. Vijay Kranti andMr. Tenzin Norbu, Director of the Environment andDevelopment Desk of the Central TibetanAdministration.The event was attended by more than 100participants comprising of Himachal stategovernment diplomats, intellectuals, lecturers fromHP University, settlement officer Mr. Tsering Tashiand his colleagues, representatives of the Tibetanfreedom movement in Shimla and the media.Prof. Chamman Lal Gupta, convener of PanchnadResearch Institute (HP) and former Director of theHimachal Education Board, introduced all the

speakers and gave his views on the importance ofthe Himalayan environment.Mr. Vijay Kranti spoke about his personalexperiences and views from his last visit to Tibetand stressed on how Chinese have destroyed theland. He also touched on topics related toenvironment and development issues inside Tibetand how it could jeopardize the security of India.Mr. Tenzin Norbu spoke about the ongoingenvironmental destructions inside Tibet and howit could impact India and the rest of the Asiancountries. In his speech, he also talked about thewater diversion and the pace at which Chinese areconstructing dams on major trans-boundary riversthat originates from Tibet. He also mentioned aboutthe impacts of Climate change on the Hindu-Kushregion focusing on the glacial meltdown,permafrost degradation and mining in Tibet.Mr

Sudripta Roy and, talked about the geology of theHimalayan region and the upliftment of the TibetanPlateau. He also talk about his concerns regardingthe environmental degradation especially on waterrelated issues and touched other related topics aswell.Dr. Rajeev Bindal besides speaking on otherinteresting topics also spoke about theenvironmental movement in Himachal from plasticban to afforestation.Vote of thanks was delivered by Acharya YeshiPhuntsok, a senior TPPRC official and member ofTibetan Parliament. On behalf of TPPRC and PRIhe thanked the speakers, the audience and theorganizing team for making the event a grandsuccess. He also mentioned organizing similarintellectual discussions and talks in other parts ofIndia and the importance of the same.

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More Information SurfacesRegarding Brutal Crackdown

in Lhasa


Tibetan Woman Self-immolates BringingTotal to 38

Dharamsala: - The afternoon of May 30 saw theself-immolation of a Tibetan woman, Rikyo, in theNgaba region of Tibet, which has been the epicenterof the spate of burnings which began in February2009. By the time the Chinese Police arrived, the firewas too strong to be doused and she immediatelypassed away.Local Tibetans took her corpse to Jonang ZamthangGonchen Monastery in Dzamthang County. Around1,000 monks from all three houses gathered in themonastery and prayed for the departed soul.Immediately afterwards, the Chinese authorities arereported to have ordered the corpse to be crematedand threatened to take it away.At around 11pm, the body was taken to a hill nearthe monastery and cremated there. Monks ofZamthang monastery and local Tibetans - numberingaround 5,000 - are said to have gathered for thefuneral. Although it started raining heavily, theyprayed till 3am.Rikyo (36), born to Chuglo and Rinlha, was fromTsang village in Zamdang county of Ngaba region.She lived a nomadic life and tended to animals. Localsources recounted that, before her self-immolation,Rikyo prayed and prostrated for a whole day andnight, leading them to think that she had plannedthis in advance.Rikyo is survived by her husband, Nangthong, and


three small children, aged nine, seven and five.Locals described her as a humble and religiousperson.This is the third self-immolation in the past week,after two young men set themselves on fire inTibetan capital Lhasa on May 27. The state mediareported that one of them passed away immediately

while the other is said to be recuperating in hospital.Since then, a severe crackdown has been imposedon the city. 80 Tibetans were detained on May 27and 28 as they were suspected to have documentedthe burnings on their phones. Radio Free Asiareports that the number of detainees has nowincreased to around 600 people.

Dharamsala: - On May 27, two men from Ngabacounty - Tseten Dorjee and Dhargye - self-immolatedin Lhasa. While Tseten Dorjee succumbed to hisinjuries, Dhargye's whereabouts are unknown, eventhough the state media has reported that he is inhospital recuperating. Now fruther information hassurfaced regarding Dhargye, the aftermath of theself-immolations and the brutal crackdown in Lhasa.Dhargye, who is around 25 years old, is from Sorimavillage, Ngaba County. His father's name is Lodeand his mother's is Chekyi. He has six siblings ofwhich he is the youngest.When he was younger, he attended Kirti monasteryin Ngaba. A few years ago, he went to Lhasa towork at Nyimi Ling restaurant, where he served ascashier.After Dhargye's self-immolation, the owner of therestaurant, Chukal, and his wife were arrested bythe Chinese police. It is reported that the restauranthas been shut down and all the workers detained.In a security crackdown, the Chinese Police havearrested many natives of Ngaba who live in Lhasa,including Chepa Dormajyab, Nyer Jok, Tazen Gyaband Sang Dhar.People from Amdo and Kham were questioned andtheir papers and documents checked. Whenever

people from other regions move to Lhasa, they arerequired to state their duration of stay, job status,place of residence, etc. All people found to lack thecorrect documents have also been detained.Most of these people's cameras and mobile phoneswere checked to see if there were any photos orvideos of the self-immolations. Since then, controlshave been enforced on internet cafes and phonebooths to keep the news from spreading. Phonecalls are not permitted to Ngaba or any of the nearbycities.Residents of Kham and Amdo now face problemsacquiring the necessary documents to move toLhasa. Three of the largest monasteries in Lhasaused to house monks from Kham and Amdo.Following the protests in 2008, these monks wererequired to return to their native villages.Recently, a 49-year-old businessman from Gomangvillage in upper Ngaba was arrested by ChinesePolice. He was charged with serving as a guide forthose escaping from Tibet to India. He has beensentenced to four years imprisonment and is servinghis sentence at Drapchi prison in Lhasa.Information sournce by Lobsang Yeshe and Kanyaktsering from Kirti Monastery in Dharamsala,northern India.

Tibetans Come Together To PrayFor Tsering Gyaltsen And Others


Dharamsala: - Local Tibetans and monks from allmonasteries in Drango county, Kardze region,Tibet, recently came together to pray for TseringGyaltsen, Yeshe Samdrup, Yeshe Rigsel and YontenSangpo and others who were killed on February 9during a brutal crackdown by the Chinese police.On January 23, two Tibetans were shot dead and34 others shot and wounded when Chinese statesecurity forces opened fire on protesters in Drangoduring a peaceful protest demanding the return ofHis Holiness the Dalai Lama and freedom for Tibet.Immediately after the incident, the Chinesedetained hundreds of civilians and monks who theysuspected of taking part in the protest.Tsering Gyaltsen, a 40-year-old monk at DrangoMonastery, was also arrested on February 9 andtaken to an undisclosed location. His Parents,Sangdor and Tsemo, together with other familymembers, repeatedly asked the police about hiswhereabouts and conditions but given no answers.Yeshi Rigsel, a monk from Drango monastery,attended the January 23 protest and tookphotographs. Students For A Free Tibet reported

that three units of Chinese state security forcesapproached Yeshi Rigsel's family home in Norpavillage very early on the morning of February 9.Yeshi Rigsel and Yeshi Samdup were shot deadand their brother Yonten Sangpo was shot in theneck. Teir mother was shot in the left hand. Threeof Yonten's daughters and his two nieces were alsoinjured.It is reported that the mother of the three brothers,Sang Lha, the five children, and Tsering Gyaltsenwere sent to Kardze County hospital to be treatedfor their injuries. Unfortunately, it is believed thatTsering Gyaltsen succumbed to his injuries there.The Chinese Police still choose to remain silentabout the issue of Tsering Gyaltsen's whereaboutsbut his family, after hearing the accounts of SangLha, have accepted that he has indeed passed away.According to Tibetan custom, after a person'sdeath the body is usually taken to a nearbymonastery and prayers are offered. As the ChinesePolice did not give the family any information abouthis body, they took his picture to Sera Monasteryand prayed for him. Hundreds of people also came

to offer prayers for those others who were killed orhave been taken away during the crackdown.

TWA Mourns The Death of a Mother Who DiedIn Self Immolation Protest in Tibet

Dharamsala, May 31st, 2012: Tibet Women'sAssociation (TWA) grieves the death of Rikyo(aged 36), mother of three children who died aftersetting herself alight outside the JonangDzamthang monastery in the town of Barma, inDzamthang in Amdo Ngaba on May 30. It marksthe 6thth case since 2009 and 25th since January2012.11 people have survived these self immolations,but TWA is unable to gather information abouttheir whereabouts as Chinese authorities havekept this information to themselves denyingfamilies visitation rights.On October 17th, 2011 nun Tenzin Wangmo (20)from Dechen Chokorling near Ngaba town calledfor religious freedom in Tibet and the return onthe Dalai Lama as she set herself on fire and diedoutside of the nunnery.On November 3rd, 2011, in Tawu, Kardze, 35-year-old Palden Choetso of Gaden Choeling Nunnerydied after she self-immolated and shouted"Tibetans will reunite soon" and "long life forHis Holiness the Dalai Lama," and called for basichuman rights in Tibet.On February 11th of this year, a nun from DechenChokorling,Tenzin Choedron (18), died aftersetting her body on fire near the nunnery whileshouting slogans of protest against the Chinesegovernment.On March 3rd this year, Tsering Kyi, a studentfrom the Tibetan middle School in Machu, setherself ablaze at the vegetable market in Tro KhoMenma Shang village in Machu.On March 4th this year, Richen, a widowed motherof 4 children from Ngaba, died after setting herselfalight in front of a Chinese police surveillancestation at the main gate of the Kirti monasteryand calling for the return of His Holiness the DalaiLama and freedom in Tibet.Rikyo, a nomad by profession is survived by herhusband and three children. TWA pays tribute toher sacrifice and deem her act as the ultimate formof non-violent protest.All of them called for freedom inside Tibet andfor the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama toTibet.In recent months both the geographical spreadand scale of Tibetan unrest has grown, with self-immolations now encompassing the Tibetan areasof Sichuan and Qinghai and the TibetAutonomous Region. Several protests haveended with Chinese police forces openly firing atdemonstrators-the extrajudicial murder ofinnocent Tibetans.In April this year, TWA launched a report titled*'A Study of Tibetan Self Immolations: Its history,motive and reaction.' *The report provides a briefsummary of the 34 self-immolations that took placebetween February 27th, 2009 and March 30th,2012 and an overview of the internationalresponse to these acts of self-sacrifice. It alsoprovides a perspective on the new heightenedform of non-violent protests inside Tibet whichcontinue to alarm the world.TWA requests global intervention to save


Tibetan lives:" we ask world governments toapply multilateral pressure and take action againstChina to end the crackdown and allow free pressinside Tibet. We call on the honorable NavanethemPillay, United Nations High Commissioner for HumanRights, to visit the troubled areas in Tibet and assessthe situation with a fact-finding mission."The subsequent self immolations this past weeksince March 27th comes few days ahead of the23rd anniversary of the June 4th Tiananmensquare massacre that killed thousands of

democracy activists mostly students. The spateof self immolations inside Tibet and the growingdissent amongst the Chinese people indicate thefailed policies of the repressive Chinese CommunistParty.TWA urges the new Chinese leadership who isscheduled to take over early next year, to review theexisting hard-line policies of the Chinese governmentand pave way for the immediate restoration of peaceand freedom inside Tibet through dialogue with theTibetan leadership in exile.

Prayer Meeting by the CTA for theMartyrs of the Tibet Cause


The political leader of Central Tibetan Administration,Dr. Lobsang Sangay addressing during an official prayer

ceremony which held at the main Tibetan temple inDharamshala, India, on June 1 2012. Photo: TPI

Dharamsala: On 27th May two people selfimmolated in Lhasa, capital of Tibet. On 30th May,a mother of 3 children self immolated in Zamthang.On the afternoon of 1st June at 4 pm, the TibetAdministration held a prayer at the main temple ofDalai Lama for the solidarity of the men and womenwho have sacrificed their lives for the Tibet causeincluding the three recent cases of self immolation.Kirti Rhinpoche, Kalon Pema Chinjor, KalonNgodup Drongchung and Kalon Tripa Dr.LobsangSangay were among the thousands that attended

the prayer meeting. The main service was presidedover by Kirti Rhinpoche.At the prayer Kalon Tripa Dr. Sangay addressedthe people saying that under the Chinesecrackdown policy many Tibetans have chosen theroute of self immolation. He further mentioned theconcern of the Tibetan government due to theseextreme policies.He spoke of the recent cases of self immolation byDorjee Tsering (19) and his friend Darjee( 25) inLhasa, Tibet on the 27th of May. Dorjee Tseringsuccumbed to his injuries the same day and Darjeesuffered from serious injury. He then spoke ofRikyo (36), a mother of three from Zamthang whoself immolated. In brief he spoke of the sadnessthat the events had brought with them and hencethey were holding a prayer for the three victims,their familes and the Tibetan people who are stillsuffering under the oppressive Chinese regime.He further expressed that many Tibetans have selfimmolated to protest against the harsh Chinesepolicy and are specially demanding that HisHoliness be allowed to return to Tibet. The people,he felt need freedom now more than ever to expressthemselves without an authority curbing theirviews and actions. The news of these atrocities bythe Chinese needs to be broadcasted around theworld and he stated that it was the Tibetan people'sresponsibility to do so.

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"Indians Are Not Senior Students ButGurujis": HH The Dalai Lama


His Holiness, Dr. Lobsang Sangay And PenpaTsering Speak At TCV School


His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaking to thousands of Tibetan students from the Tibetan Children's Village (TCV)schools in upper Dharamshala, India, during the last day of his 3-day teaching, on June 03, 2012.

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HH The Dalai Lama greets followers at the Tsuglagkhang Temple, Dharamsala

Dharamshala: - The spiritual leader of Tibet HisHoliness the Dalai Lama started his teachings today,the 7th of June at 9.30 a.m. at the TsuglagkhangTemple., Dharamshala. Of the 6000 people who haveregistered, 1100 are Indian Buddhists. The threedays of teachings on 'Introductory BuddhistTeachings' which will include Kamalashila's 'TheMiddling Stages of Meditation' (gomrim barpa).First His Holines the Dalai Lama greeted all theguests with a special mention for the IndianBuddhists from the Himalayas. He said that India isthe source of Buddhism and so Indians are notsenior students but 'gurujis' ('teachers' in Sanskrit)and he respects them."I always say that we're 21st century Buddhists andso everyone who practices religion should not justchant and pray. They should know the ideology ofthe religion and how to practice the religion. If onedoes not understand the religion and how topractice and just says that this is the religion of myancestors then he cannot be a perfect practitioner."His Holiness said.

76-year-old Nobel peace prize laureate talked abouthow nowadays when people are asked about theirfaith, they state one religion but they do not practiceit. It's just physical and not from your heart.When they do practice, they lie, threaten and bullyother people. This shows that people don'tunderstand the real religion and they don't feel it atheart. They just follow customs.He then talked about Buddhism. One should knowhow and why they practice Buddhism. Then he isfree to follow Buddhism. If you want to followBuddhism, you need to know exactly how topractice. If you want to know, you have to listen tothe teachings from Lamas and other teachers.Without listening to them, one cannot trulyunderstand the religion.Buddha had many different teachings all hisspeeches include his books. You have to practiceand train your mind according to his teachings andbooks. Without practice and training your mind,even if you do see the real Buddha, you cannotattain enlightenment.

Dharamsala: The 3rd of June was the last day ofHis Holiness the Dalai's lama's teachings at TCVSchool. His Holiness also conferred 28 nuns andmonks with science degrees. The nuns and monksbelonged to the three Buddhist nunneries andmonasteries of Tibetan Buddhism.The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and the spiritualleader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama alsostressed on the respect and tolerance for allreligions. He spoke of his book, "Ethics beyondreligion". He said that secular ethics is the basis ofall religions. The Buddhist way of thinking is verysimilar to secular ethics as the Buddha alsorespected people from different backgrounds anddispositions. He cited India as an example becauseIndia has a 1000 year old concept of secularism.He also said that his generation belonged to the20th century whereas the students and the youthbelonged to the 21 century and they had to takecare of themselves, their families, their countriesand finally the world. He urged them to take thisduty seriously.After the teachings of HidsHoliness, the remainsof the two Lamas, Lhadang Trulku Rinpoche andGeshe Lama Kunchuk were displayed and peoplewere allowed to pray to them.At 1 p.m. the Kalon Tripa, Dr Lobsang Sangaygave a speech. He explained the founding of theTibetan Government in exile and their functions.Since the Dalai Lama handed his over his politicalright, the Tibetan political situation has improvedboth in exile and all over the world. He spoke aboutthe awards given to the Dalai Lama such as theNobel Prize and the Templeton Prize and howleaders all over the world have commended him forhis efforts.

Then the students of TCV posed many questionsand he answered them. He explained about theRegistration Certificate. When asked about hisearlier promise to raise the number of professorsto 10,000, he said that it was a tough job but itcould still be achieved. He then explained theeducational reforms and how the school textbooksand curriculum has been changed. All the Tibetanschool Principals met and some days back, theyhad a meeting, so they are progressing slowly.After his speech, Dr.Lobsang Sangay gave theprizes to the students who won essay competitions(Tibetan and English), Art competitions and

Caption competition organized by the school. Thestudents recieved a cash prize and a scarf.Then, the Speaker of the Parliament, Penpa Tsering,spoke on the policy of democracy that is beingfollowed by the Government and how it has evolvedover the past few years, especially after the DalaiLama's complete retirement from Politics. He saidthat the situation of democracy in exile hasimproved. He spoke about the Tibetan Parliament'srule, the members and their duties etc.From June 7th to 9th, His Holiness the Dalai Lamawill teach at the Main Temple, Dharamsala onIntroductory Buddhist Teachings.

Indian media delegation meets His Holinessthe Dalai Lama


Dharamsala: Nearly 50 reporters of India's majornews agency, Press Trust of India, today receiveda special audience with His Holiness the DalaiLama in Dharamsala.Interacting with the reporters at Tsuglagkhang,the main temple, His Holiness the Dalai Lamaexplained his commitments to promote secularethics and religious harmony in this world."Even though the world has made tremendousdevelopment in education, science andtechnology, there is still corruption, exploitation,bullying, crime, which is a clear indication thatthe world lacks moral principle," His Holinesssaid.He said "India is a living example of secular ethicsas it is the only country in this world where allthe major world religious traditions live inpeaceful co-existence.""India should pay more attention about thepromotion of secular ethics and moral principles,"he said, adding, "these innate values and senseof concern for others well-being and compassionshould be further nurtured and developed.Through this we can develop compassion, whichis universal, irrespective of whether one is believeror a non-believer," he said."The promotion of secular ethics is my number

one commitment, and where ever I go I alwaysdescribed myself as a messenger of the ancientIndian traditions of Ahinsa (non-violence) andrespect for all people," he said.He further said, the India media has theresponsibility to educate people about thecountry's millennia-old ethical values as it facesserious corruption.Recounting his meetings with Indian religiousleaders and former deputy prime minister L KAdvani, His Holiness said the religious leadersshould take more active role in promoting ancientIndian values. They should educate the youngergeneration about the thousands of year oldtraditional values, and its relevance to the today'sworld not only in India but through out the world,he added.He said the media should make clear to the publicthe wrongdoings by politicians, economists andreligious leaders and others, and also theirpositive deeds, in a truthful, honest and objectivemanner.On being asked what good things he has learntfrom India which help him in teaching the entireworld about spirituality, His Holiness said he feelsproud that his mind is filled with ancient India'sNalanda thoughts and his body is built with

Indian rice and dal.His Holiness, however, expressed disappointmentthat India degenerates by not giving sufficientefforts in studying the ancient Indian traditionsand philosophies taught by great Nalandamasters. "Now time has come for the Indians,especially Indian Buddhists, to pay more attentionon the study these teachings rather than justrecite these as mantras," he said.Replying to a query on his views about AnnaHazare's crusade against corruption in India, HisHoliness said "such movement is useful inreminding people how much serious corruptionis. Such movement alone can eliminate corruption,I doubt." As a long-term solution to the problem,he said "we must introduce in the educationsystem to teach our posterity right from theirchildhood that honesty and truthful are very veryessential to lead a happy life."Suffering disciple in need of teacher's helpHis Holiness the Dalai Lama said Tibetans arereliable chela (disciple) of Indian guru (teacher)because we have kept alive the ancient India'sNalanda traditions through many millennium. "SoI may mention here, though it is little bit politics,that logically when the reliable chela faces someproblem, the guruji should pay more attention tothe fate of the chela," he added."In reality, the Tibetan problem is also India'sproblem. So the India media should inform andeducate the public, especially youths, about thereal situation in Tibet, its culture and the uniqueIndo-Tibetan relationships, through articles anddiscussions," he said.His Holiness recounted that the generation ofIndian leaders, such as Jayaprakash Narayan andSardar Patel, show real foresightedness andserious concern about Tibet. The next generationcould not catch up in their spirit, but recently,more and more people from the youngergeneration are really showing genuine concernabout the issue of Tibet, he added."The Tibetan culture, which is actually India'sculture, is facing so much destruction in Tibet.So our guru, India, should show your concern.So long the Tibetan culture remain alive, it willact as the first defence line of India. Once thatculture is gone, it poses an additional problem.So far, even if Tibet is physical controlled by thecommunist China, but mentally and spiritually, itis very close to India," he said.

On 9th of June, the teachings will be completed.The translations of the teachings are available inJapanese, English and Hindi. A live webcast of theteachings is also available in English, Tibetan andRussian on www.dalailama.com.Please see more photos of the event today: Link ofthe gallery

3 Day Campaign To ExpressSolidarity For The Tibetan

Cause


Dharamsala: Two more Tibetan men have gonethrough the act of self immolation in Lhasa onthe 27th of May bringing the total cases of selfimmolation to 37 in Tibet alone since 2009.The area was quickly swarmed by security forceswho managed to douse the fire. One man isbelieved to have succumbed to his injuries andthe other has suffered severe burns, this is hasnot been verified by the media as both men werewhisked away by local Chinese authorities.Class X students from the Tibet Children'sVillage (TCV) School at Suja have set aside 3

days of their summer break to bring attention tothe ongoing crisis in Tibet. In light of recentevents this campaign is garnering a lot ofattention.The 3 day protest began earlier today morning witha hunger strike. 150 students sat at the main templeat Dharamsala. 59 boys and 1 girl have shavedtheir heads showing greater support to the cause.They have clearly meted out a show of support fortheir Tibetan brothers and sisters who have selfimmolated for the Tibetan cause. In addition to thisthey have made an appeal to the internationalcommunity to put pressure on the Chinesegovernment to stop indulging in a neo holocaust ofthe Tibetan people.The protest will continue on the 2nd of June with apainting exhibition by children from Tibet,expressing in their art the nature of the Chineserepression. This will be followed by a candle lightvigil and a prayer by his holiness the Dalai Lama onthe 3rd of June.This protest campaign has been stimulated byteachers and students alike who are showingimmense support for the martyrs who have setthemselves on fire for the Tibetan cause.

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Situation In Tibet Is “Very Grim AndTragic:" Tibetan Political Leader

By Anand Katakam, The Tibet Post

Dharamshala: The political head of the CentralTibetan administration, Dr. Lobsang Sangay wasperhaps the crowd favourite with his speechwhich was often sprinkled with Hindi. Hewelcomed each of the guests as well as the groupof people who had come to participate in theconference.He thanked India and its people for beinggenerous hosts for the last 50 years. “Over thelast more than 50 years, the Indian people havestood for justice and freedom of Tibetans,” Evenwith a new Kashag we still appreciate the help wehave given. The Kashag (Cabinet) was now intoa new phase being run by Tibetans born in India.He quoted the Dalai Lama by saying that “Indiais our guru.”A strong bond with India has beenexistent from his childhood, even being taughtby Indian teachers as well. He speaks fondly ofhis Hindi Teacher ‘Guptaji’ and the initial learningof his now not fantastic Hindi.“The bilateral ties between India and China willbe the most important relationship in the 20thcentury.” So he asserted the precarious positionthat Tibet had put India in. “India’s security isvery tight with Tibet.”He was quick to say that the environmental issuethat is affecting Tibet has further ramificationsthan just affecting itself. “Tibet is being exploitedof its rich mineral resources, and ten major riversof Asia originate in Tibet and flow throughSoutheast and South Asia.” It’s resource as a richsource of water is threatened by the exploitationof its rivers. He explained further thatdeforestation of the “pristine” Tibetan forests isaffecting the many people within Tibet.The situation he said in Tibet is “very grim andtragic” and he hoped that through thisconferences India would fully reveal its policyon Tibet. He went on to describe the cases ofself-immolation that have grabbed the headlinesfor the past three years. People are giving up theirlives in a tragic form for a greater good. Peoplecan’t bear the thought of occupation and areresorting to such measures. “39 Tibetans havedrank petrol and set their bodies on fire. Theseacts have demonstrated that occupation of Tibet

is unacceptable and repression is unbearable,”he added.The troubles of leadership he explained especiallyin his position were very hard because there isn’tmuch one is able to do from a position of exile.His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrived at the TIPA;Kalon Tripa went outside of the Hall to receiveHis Holiness.After His Holiness the Dalai Lama entered andthe crowd settled down, he restarted his addressby saying on how His Holiness has always had avision of democracy and Tibet modeled itself onIndian democracy. The Indian constitution andits parliamentary system have been the modelsand framework that the Tibetan government inexile is based upon.As each decade has passed His Holiness hasbeen able to bring in various political reformssince the 1950s. In 2011 he continued that HisHoliness had achieved in building a fullyfunctional Tibetan administration in exile.

He stated that it was the responsibility of theTibetan people to carry forward the movementfrom this point. The Kashag are fully functionaland hence should work towards a better worldfor the Tibetan people.The political legitimacy of the Dalai Lama is ofparamount importance he said. The institution ofthe Dalai Lama of being the political head of Tibethas been existed since the 5th Dalai Lama. Tohand over political authority to a government wasa monumental action in the history of Tibet.“We are now expected to carry forward theTibetan cause on our own, but we are fortunateand blessed to have the presence of His Holinessto move forward.” He looked towards the futureof the cause which he said would be “made inIndia”, hence India has played such an importantrole in the Tibet issue to spreading the Tibetancause. He asked India to continue the supportthat they have already given, and together oneday they could march together into Tibet.

Best known Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, who is serving 11 years in prison from2010. Photo: File

Twenty-three years ago, on 4th June 1989 at about5 am, Chinese army tanks rolled into Beijing'sTiananmen Square. Hundreds of demonstrators,possibly more than a thousand, were killed andthousands were shot and wounded.Economic liberalization instigated by DengXiaoping in the 1980s did not produce lastingpolitical liberalization or lead to any relaxation ofthe Communist Party's monopoly of power. Manybrave citizens who tried to expose what took placeduring the massacre and demanded justice for thevictims or called for convictions to bereconsidered, lost their jobs or remain in prisontoday.The father of one demonstrator, reduced todesperation after the victim's families received noresponse to their repeated appeals to theauthorities, hanged himself on 26th May.The Chinese state tolerates no criticism and hasbanned Chinese civil society from expressing itselffreely. Human rights abuses occur daily, such asre-education through labour, arbitrary detentionand torture of dissidents, psychiatric internment,crackdowns on dissidents from ethnic or religiousminorities through imprisonment or execution,control of the Internet, harassment of lawyers whocampaign for civil rights, house arrest with nolegal basis. It should be noted that the 2010 NobelPeace Prize laureate, Liu Xiaobo, was sentencedto 11 years' imprisonment.

On the 4th of June in Paris, Hong Kong, London,New York, Frankfurt and major cities throughoutthe world, thousands of demonstrators will gatherto express their anger and to ensure the date isnot forgotten.They will be supporting demands for an end tothe persecution of the most courageous figuresin Chinese civil society, and of their families.These include Liu Xiaobo, Hu Jia, Gao Zhishengas well as many others who are often overlooked.The demonstrators will also be demanding thatprotesters who went into exile more than 20 yearsago be allowed to return, and will be calling forpolitical reform and the establishment of ademocratic constitution for China.A demonstration honouring the victims of theTiananmen Square massacre will take place onthe 3rd of June between 6 pm and 8 pm at theTrocadéro Human Rights Plaza in Paris, organizedby the Chinese pro-democracy movement andsupported by Reporters Without Borders, theHuman Rights League, China Solidarity, theInternational Federation for Human Rights (FIDH),Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM), Actfor Human Rights (ADH), Catholic Action for theAbolition of Torture, Amnesty International,France-Tibet and the Tibetan People's SupportCommittee.A press conference organized by the Liu XiaoboSupport Committee will be held on Monday 4th

Kalon Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay addressing the fourth All India Tibet Support Groups Conference 2012 being held inDharamshala, India for three days, from June 09 2012. Photo: TPI/YC. Dhardhowa

June at 10:30 am in the offices of ReportersWithout Borders, 47 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris. Itwill be opened by the dissident Zhang Jian, whowas wounded by three bullets, fired by troopsduring the massacre, and will be followed by astatement by members of the Liu Xiaobo SupportCommittee.From Reporters Without Borders

Film Festival Ends: Each Films HaveTheir Own Unique Interpretation


One of the festival volunteers announcing details about the films and briefing the audience. Photo: TPI/ Anand

Dharamshala: The inaugural Dharamshala filmfestival came to end late yesterday evening atthe Tibet institute of performing arts (TIPA). Thefestival was held between the 29th and 31st ofMay showcasing a wide array of films fromaround the world.The brainchild of yoga, meditation and danceinstructors Monika Natraj and Julien Balmer whohave invested a lot more than just their time to

realize this dream. It has taken a better part of ayear to get the project on its feet. Poorsponsorship has meant that Monika and Julienhave spent a considerable amount of their ownmoney to give the festival its impetus.This year's festival focused on 'Celebratingconsciousness and creativity in film', a muchlocalised theme according to the organizers. Thesubmissions for the festival have been close to

about one hundred however only sixteen filmsmade the cut.The crowds for the most part have been relativelysparse perhaps brought on by the non centrallocation of TIPA. The festival however found afairly large non Indian audience which was verysurprising because the tickets for Indians/localswere only a third of the price of which was paidby foreign nationals.A brief introduction was given for each of thefilms, and then followed by a few instructions.The screening hall did not seem likely to be full,however many late comers began to trickle in wellinto the first movie. The screening suffered a slightdelay with a loss of power, but the generator kickedin and so began the next movie.Thursday evening saw the screening of 6 films,L'Appel (Belgium), Fierce Light: When SpiritMeans Action (Canada), Ubuntu (USA), DalaiMongol (Mongolia/USA), Living the Love(Malaysia) and Beads on One String (USA/ UK).Each of the films had its own unique interpretationof the festival's theme.At the end of the festival, the audience memberswere asked to fill in the ballot for 'The ViewersChoice Awards'. The winner will be announced indue course.The 1st Dharamsala film festival was like anyother film festival except it was under the scenicbackdrop of the hills. The added spice of anunusual location made it much more, butunfortunately it was not well received. It is afestival still in its infancy and is likely to be a goto event in the future.

The Dharamshala Film Festival KicksOff With A Bang: Excellent Film?


Dharamshala: The Dharamshala Film Festival, thefirst of its kind to be organized in Mcleodganj, kickedoff yesterday with a collection of splendid, thoughtprovoking films. The films are being screened at the500-seat auditiorium of the Tibetan Institute ofPerforming Arts on TIPA Road in Mcleod Ganj.The Film festival which centers around the theme"Celebrating Consciousness and Creativity in Film"showcases five films each day over the course ofthree days; the 29th, the 30th and the 31st of May.The 29th of May, saw the inauguration of the filmfestival with tickets promptly going on sale at 4.30.The first film, ‘What Would It Look Like?', was avisual treat which reflected on the state of the world,the consumerist attitude of people and it posed avery simple question: What if the world embodiedour highest potential? What would it look like?The second film, 'Brilliant Moon: Glimpses of DilgoKyentse Rinpoche' was a biopic on one of Tibet'smost revered 20th-century teachers, Dilgo Khyentse.This gifted Vajrayana master, scholar, poet, teacher,and head of the Nyingma school of TibetanBuddhism had served as a spiritual guru to the DalaiLama and the royal family of Bhutan.The next film, ‘Jaadu', explores the musicalcollaboration between Titi Robin, a French guitarist,

oud and bouzouki player and Faiz Ali Faiz, therenowned Pakistani Qawwali master. Through thismusical experiment which transcends beyondemotion and spirituality, the movie explores Sufismand the main ideology behind it.After a short ten minute break, the film ‘CrossingOver: The Art of Jeremy Down' was screened. Itcaptured the near death experience of artist, JeremyDown and the impact it has had on his painting.The last film to be screened was ‘City of the Dawn',a film about the Internal community set up atPondicherry, South India. The film traced thetransformation of the major aspects of this humanexperience called Auroville as they continue to unfolddynamically.All the partcipants were asked to vote for theirfavourite films in order to recognize excellence infilms through ‘The Viewers Choice Awards'.Twoadditional workshops are also being organized inconjunction with the fest: a Tibetan ThangkaPainting Workshop (May31) and a MusicMeditation Concert (June1).Overall, the first day of the 1st Annual DharamsalaFilm Festival can be described as profound andentertaining, with a good selection of films and aneven deeper thought process behind them all.

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