Dalai Lama in Budapest

Exiled Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama shakes hands with Budapest Mayor Gabor Demszky, left, upon his arrival at Ferihegy Airport in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Sept. 17, 2010. The revered Buddhist leader arrived for a three-day visit in the Hungarian capital. (AP Photo/MTI, Tibor Illyes)

Tibetan National General Meeting

Tibetan Prime Minister Samdhong Rinpoche (Center) leads a religious procession of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s portrait as part of the ceremonial opening of a six-day Tibetan National General Meeting in the Tibetan settlement of Bylakuppe in the South Indian state of Karnataka, India, Thursday, August 26, 2010. Also seen in the picture are Tibetan Parliament Speaker Mr Penpa Tsering (L) and Deputy Speaker Gyari Dolma (R). Over 300 Tibetan delegates from across the world are taking part in a rare pivotal meeting, first one after two years, to focus on various issues like political affairs, promotion of democracy, advocacy for Tibetan issue, sustenance of the settlement, education, health, economy, religion and culture. Over 30 parliament members from 14 different countries, legislators from Karnataka and local dignitaries are also expected to attend the event in closing days of the event. (Photo: Zarang Passay)

SFT honors Tibetan heroes

Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) honored “Tibetan heroes” yesterday at the activist group’s annual event in New York City. Tagyal (Shogdung), Runggye Adak, Norz