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 …
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His Holiness talks about Preserving Culture and Promoting Peace in Today’s World
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 …
Read More »His Holiness talks about Educating the Heart in Honolulu
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 …
Read More »A Tibetan Student in Connecticut Wins $90,000 College Scholarship
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 …
Read More »How many Tibetans must burn to death before we wake up?
Shobhan Saxena | The Times ofIndia 26 March 2012 Today at12.25 pm, a young Tibetan set himself on fire at a protest rally organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress at Jantar Mantar in the heart of the Capital. The Tibetans were protesting against the forthcoming visit of Chinese President …
Read More »At Least Seven Reasons Why Beijing is Responsible for the Self-Immolations in Tibet
For Immediate Release | 26 March 2012 1. Continuing occupation of Tibet 2. Political repression 3. Patriotic re-education and demonization of H.H. the Dalai Lama 4. Shooting and killing of peaceful Tibetan protesters 5. Economic marginalization and making of Tibetans as second-class citizens in their homeland 6. Cultural assimilation …
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