Chinese War on Terror Hits Religious Freedom in Tibet
Releasing the 2003 report on Human Rights in Tibet at the World Social Forum this week, the Tibetan Center for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) urged the international community to pressure the Chinese government to release one of Tibet’s most charismatic religious leaders
Dalai Lama treads where others fear to go
The Dalai Lama is likely to be the new mediator in the dispute over the Babri masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi site in Ayodhya. But while the Dalai Lama’s credentials to mediate in the dispute are impeccable, the possibility that he will find a solution acceptable to both sides seems bleak.
Seven years out of Tibet
Dorjee Lama looks out over Bodhnath stupa, the spiritual center of the Tibetan Buddhist community in Nepal. Brilliantly lit snowcapped ridges float above the Kathmandu Valley. But Dorjee Lama does not look as far as the mountains.
Byrne, Bright Eyes Lead Tibet House Lineup
David Byrne, Ray Davies, Bright Eyes, Yo La Tengo, Keb’ Mo’, Nawang Khechog and artistic director Philip Glass will perform at the 14th annual Tibet House benefit concert. The event will be held Feb. 25 at New York’s Carnegie Hall.