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 …
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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 »Parliament Session Begins, Deliberation onTibet’s Critical Situation Among Top Agenda
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 …
Read More »Central Tibetan Administration Mourns Tragic Self-immolation of two more Tibetans
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 …
Read More »Popular Tibetan Writer Barred from Receiving Award
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 …
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