Abusing the Olympic spirit
On August 8, 2008, the Beijing Olympics will commence. The recent controversy about the Olympic torch relay is an indication of things to come. Despite the Chinese security forces guarding the torch and local officials
China plans sweeping purge of Tibetan monasteries
China is planning a sweeping purge of Tibetan monasteries, including banning all worship at those deemed to be major centres of subversion. Monks with “attitude problems”,
Pro-Tibet cross-Canada cyclist wheels into Montreal today
Kay, who won a silver medal in rowing with Team Canada at the 2003 Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic, is bicycling across the country for the Canada-Tibet Committee
China denies group’s claim of role in bombings
Chinese authorities have denied claims by a group calling itself the Turkistan Islamic Party that it was responsible for a series of bombings ahead of the Olympics
Thousands hear Dalai Lama dispense wit, wisdom
The Dalai Lama delivered a message to the Chinese government from western Colorado on Saturday: Go ahead and demonize him. He can take it. But treat the Tibetan people with respect
Dalai Lama calls for ‘inner disarmament’
Aspenites met the world’s most famous “simple Buddhist monk” Saturday. The Dalai Lama, who outlined a blueprint to world peace, was greeted by a standing ovation from 2,000 people at the Benedict Music Tent
China and Britain ready to exploit Tibet’s natural resources
In 2003, the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, used an open letter to voice his concern, saying: “I appeal to all foreign mining companies and their shareholders thinking about working in Tibet to consider