DHARAMSHALA: Sikyong and Education Kalon Dr. Lobsang Sangay today released three Tibetan language textbooks to be taught at weekend language classes to Tibetan children in North America. Sikyong remarked: “I applaud the Tibetan communities in North America, especially the voluntary teachers for organizing weekend language class for the young children, …
Read More »President Obama Meets His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lauds Middle Way Approach
WASHINGTON D.C: US President Barack Obama met His Holiness the Dalai Lama in the Map Room of the White House on 15 June 2016, despite stiff objections from the Chinese government. During the forty-five minute meeting, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his condolences to the President over the Orlando …
Read More »“Fulfilling the Vision of His Holiness,” Sikyong Said As He Accepts NED’s Citation on Tibetan Democracy
WASHINGTON D.C.: The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) presented a citation to Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay on 15 June to recognise and honour the democratic accomplishments of the Central Tibetan Administration, as envisioned by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The citation – a framed copy of the US preamble on …
Read More »Sikyong Announces Five-Fifty Strategy for Second Term
DHARAMSHALA: Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay today proposed a strategy of five-fifty in his inaugural speech at the swearing-in ceremony for his second term of office, at the Tsuglagkhang in Dharamshala. The five-fifty strategy calls for a renewed effort in the Tibetan people’s struggle to seek genuine autonomy in the next …
Read More »Dr. Lobsang Sangay Sworn-In for a Second Term as Sikyong Before His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Pictured above: Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the swearing-in ceremony, May 27, 2016 DHARAMSHALA: Dr Lobsang Sangay was sworn-in for a second term as Sikyong in front of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the oath-taking ceremony today at Tsuglagkhang. The ceremony was attended …
Read More »Memorial Service for Harry Wu
Washington DC. May 25, 2016: The Laogai Research Foundation hosted a memorial service for the late Harry Wu at the Library of Congress. The service was attended by an invited guest list comprised of family, friends and supporters of Mr. Wu and his family. The event included statements from: Honorable …
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