DHARAMSHALA: The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration today declared the results of the preliminary round of election for the Sikyong of 15th Kashag and members of the 16th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. “As per Article 67 (3) of the Electoral Rules and Regulation, the Election Commission, after giving twenty days …
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Transcript of Press Conference with Congressional Delegation Members Following Historic Visit to Tibet and China
Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Members of the Congressional Delegation who traveled to Tibet and China held a press conference today following their historic visit last week. Below is a transcript of the press conference: Leader Pelosi: Good afternoon, everyone. It is really a very special privilege to …
Read More »We Are Deeply Saddened by Melissa Mathison’s passing
We are deeply saddened by the news of Melissa Mathison’s passing. Melissa was a close of friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people. She wrote the screenplay for Martin Scorsese’s 1997 film Kundun. Melissa was also on the board of the International Campaign for Tibet since …
Read More »Tibet Corps Service Opportunity
Tibet Corps invites Tibetan professionals and students residing in North America to contribute their expertise at Central Tibetan Administration in Dharamsala, India. A monthly stipend and housing will be provided by TibetCorps. The Office of Tibet will try to help acquire funds to cover the entire or portion of the round-trip airfare to …
Read More »Philadelphia Honors The Dalai Lama With A ‘Day Of Kindness’
Author: Antonia Blumberg Associate Religion Editor, The Huffington Post (Source) The Dalai Lama is often quoted as saying, “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” So when people in Philadelphia learned earlier this year that the locally based National Constitutional Center would be awarding its Liberty Medal to the Buddhist leader this …
Read More »His Holiness the Dalai Lama to receive the Liberty Medal
The 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet to be Honored on October 26 in Philadelphia (Source) PHILADELPHIA (June 17, 2015) – The National Constitution Center has announced His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet will receive the 2015 Liberty Medal in recognition of his advocacy for human rights worldwide. His …
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