San Diego, April 18–On his first day in San Diego on April 18, 2012 morning, His Holiness participated in a panel discussion on climate change in which he reiterated his call for countries to place global interest of environmental concern first before any other national interests. In the afternoon, His Holiness spoke to a [...]
Adoring crowd meets the political and cultural icon on first official visit to San Diego Union Tribune San Diego |April 17, 2012 Ruth Spear faced a simple choice Tuesday afternoon. She could catch a 90-minute snooze before her all-night flight home toLondon. Or she could skip sleep and stand outside the Manchester Grand Hyatt, [...]
Hawaii, April 16–On his final full day during this visit to Hawaii, on April 16, 2012 His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke on warm-heartedness to a very receptive and positive gathering of students and blessed Hokule’a, a Polynesian canoe that will be departing on a worldwide voyage in 2013 to draw awareness to Hawaiian [...]
Hawaii, April 15–On his second full day inHawaiion Sunday, April 15, His Holiness the Dalai Lama participated in a panel discussion on “The Importance of Native Intelligence in Modern Times” with Native Hawaiian leaders and spoke about peace at a sold-out public talk. He also gave an interview to Renee Montagne of National Public [...]
Hawaii, April 14—His Holiness spoke about Educating the Heart to around 9500 students of Hawaii advising them about the importance of inner mental development for a wholesome education. As he left the hotel for his engagement, he gave a brief audience to the small Tibetan community in Hawaiiin the hotel’s lobby. His Holiness inquired [...]
Pema Lhazom, a 20 year old Tibetan student who lives in Montville, Connecticut, wins $90,000 “Day of Pride” scholarship from the University of Connecticut, according to news report published in Montville Patch on March 27, 2012. The report commented that clarity and a sharp intelligence are the attributes that helped her to win this prestigious [...]
tibet.net DHARAMSHALA, 14 March: The 3rd session of the 15th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile began today with extensive deliberation on the critical situation inTibetas one of the main agenda in view of the series of tragic self-immolations of Tibetans. In his opening address, Speaker Penpa Tsering said the critical situation prevailing inside Tibet is one of [...]
Press Release |5 March 2012 DHARAMSHALA: The Central Tibetan Administration is deeply concerned and saddened by the latest development in Tibet involving a 32-year-old mother and a student setting themselves on fire to protest against the continuing occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China. Both of them have died. Rinchen, a mother [...]
Voice of America | 01 March 2012 In a Skype interview, Tsering Woeser told VOA Tibetan that the Chinese police barred her from attending a low-key private ceremony where she was to receive the 2011 Prince Claus Fund award, presented annually to individuals, groups and organizations for their outstanding achievements in the field of [...]
Tibetan Center for Human Rights & Democracy February 29, 2012 Beginning October 2011, the ‘work teams’ instituted by the Chinese authorities have launched campaigns such as ‘Nine Must-Haves’ and ‘Harmonious Model Monastery’ inTibet. Monks and nuns are arrested for not complying with the restrictive activities organized by the work teams. This heightened religious repression [...]
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