Ama Jetsun Pema awarded Pearl S. Buck Award for contribution to Tibetan children’s education
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 19: Jetsun Pema, popularly known as Ama Jetsun Pema who has dedicated her life to educating Tibetan children in exile, was officially recognized as the 7th recipient of Randolph College’s prestigious Pearl S. Buck Award during a ceremony at Smith Hall Theatre, Randolph College on Thursday evening in Virginia, US. “It […]
Former political prisoner shares testimonial of her suffering in Chinese prison
By Tsering Dhundup DHARAMSHALA, April 19: Former Tibetan political prisoner Namkyi, who escaped into exile last year shared a gripping testimonial of her suffering and persecution under Chinese occupation in Tibet, at a press briefing on Friday, at the exile Tibetan government’s compound here. Speaking to reporters, Namkyi recounted her upbringing in Charo village, Ngaba County, […]
Torrential rainstorm hits Mundgod Tibetan settlement, no casualties reported
By Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, April 19: A heavy torrential rainstorm has damaged a Buddhist monastery, among other properties in the Tibetan Settlement of Mundgod in South India on Thursday evening. Heavy wind and rain broke trees on the main road that fell on electricity lines, resulting in power outage and road blockage. The settlement officer […]