History and truth
Before it happened our local Superintendent of Police called me to his office twice and tried to advise me to keep silent. But when everything failed he slapped an official detention order on
India wants consulate in Lhasa, Beijing says sorry
For all the emphasis on not letting contentious issues of the past impact progress of the bilateral relationship, China is still unwilling to shed the 1962 baggage when it comes to letting India open a consulate in Lhasa.
Tibetan Refugee Community honored for Boudhanath Stupa renovation
In accordance with the inauguration ceremony of the Guru Lhakhang temple inside the Boudhanath Stupa circumambulance on 30th November, an appreciation certificate
Foreign press allowed into Tibet as China relaxes media rules for Olympics
China announced it would temporarily ease restrictions on foreign media ahead of the 2008 Olympics, allowing journalists to report more freely across the country, including in Tibet.
Film of Dalai Lama visit set for screening
A documentary about the Dalai Lama’s visit to Edinburgh in 2004 is to get its world premiere as part of Inter-Faith Week. The Thistle and the Lotus: When the Heart of Tibet met the Spirit of
Dalai Lama’s Message to Memorial Service for Nepal Helicopter Victims
The Dalai Lama has offered his condolences and prayers to all the families and loved ones of the 24 people from Nepal, Canada, Australia, the United States, Finland and Russia who died in a
Fears for welfare of Tibetan prisoner following meeting with UN Rapporteur
There are fears for the safety of Tibetan political prisoner and former monk Jigme Gyatso following reports that he has been maltreated and held in isolation since his meeting with the
His Holiness to receive Kalmykia’s highest award
The religious and political leader of Tibet, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will be presented with a White Lotus order, the highest award in Russia’s republic of Kalmykia, “for his