By The Diplomat September 04, 2012 Dr. Lobsang Sangay, the Kalon Tripa (prime minister) of the Tibetan government in exile, talks exclusively with Saransh Sehgal about the recent self-immolations of Tibetans inside China, his experience serving in a political position once held by the Dalai Lama, and his thoughts …
Read More »Chinese Attitude to the Burnings in Tibet
By Thubten Samphel* | tibet.net September 4, 2012 Ancient China erected the Great Wall to keep out the barbarians. Modern China has erected the Great Firewall to prevent barbarian thoughts from infecting the health of the citizens of the People’s Republic. Like the ancient wall, the Great Firewall has …
Read More »Statement of the Kashag on the Fifty-Second Anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day
2 September 2012 On the 52nd anniversary of Tibetan Democracy Day, I would like to pay the Kashag’s and my personal obeisance to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and extend heartfelt greetings to fellow Tibetans in Tibet and in exile. Today is a proud day for all Tibetans. It …
Read More »The Kalon Tripa’s statement on completion of first year of his administration
A LETTER FROM THE KALON TRIPA 8 August 2012 Dear Friends, Today, on this auspicious Wednesday, the 14th Kashag observes the one-year completion of its Administration. I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on and highlight a few accomplishments and developments, and share with you some thoughts …
Read More »Kalon Tripa Embraced by Public and Leaders During Historic Australia Visit
Tripa Dr Lobsang Sangay has reached the final stage of his historic visit to Australia. During the week-long visit to Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, he has been welcomed by scores of political leaders, the media and packed public audiences. Kalon Tripa’s visit has come at a critical time …
Read More »Tibetan monks tackle science in the Indian hills
SARAH, India (AP) — The shouts of more than a dozen Tibetan monks echo through the small classroom. Fingers are pointed. Voices collide. When an important point is made, the men smack their hands together and stomp the floor, their robes billowing around them. It’s the way Tibetan Buddhist …
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