Monks introduce Tibet through food tasting

As day was beginning to turn into night and the air temperature was steadily dropping, a crowd of believers and those simply interested gathered at the Dagom Gaden Tensung Ling Monastery Saturday.

MPs urge Chretien to prod China on human rights

Members of Parliament urged Prime Minister Jean Chretien to press Chinese authorities to improve their human rights record on Tibet and the Falun Gong when he makes a four-day official visit to China.

MPs urge Chretien to prod China on human rights

Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien at the APEC summit. Canadian MPs urged Chretien to press Chinese authorities to improve their human rights record on Tibet and the Falun Gong (AFP/POOL)

Monk values the freedoms found in exile

Geshe Sonam Thargye values the simple things in life. He values the freedom to practise his faith. The freedom to assemble.The freedom to speak from the heart.

Monk values the freedoms found in exile

From Tibet to Mt Ousley: Tibetan monk Geshe Sonam Thargye with children at Mt Ousley Public School yesterday after sharing his life story with them. Picture: KIRK GILMOUR

Sky Burials Of Tibet

In the very early history of Tibet the dead may have been buried in the ground, but with soil at a premium and firewood equally scarce, Tibetans have spent the last few centuries coming up with alternative ways to get rid of remains.