B.C. Liberal lauds Dalai Lama’s bid for ‘freedom’
British Columbia’s Lieutenant-Governor, Iona Campagnolo, publicly endorsed the cause of the Dalai Lama yesterday, praising his campaign for what she called “political and spiritual freedom” in Tibet.
NFB to screen Tibet doc cautiously
The National Film Board of Canada is proceeding on ethical eggshells with a new documentary on Tibet scheduled to premiere next week during the Dalai Lama’s stay in Toronto.
Interview with Pema Jungney, Chairman of the Tibetan Assembly
The 10 March procession since the last few years transformed from a violent outburst against China and UN to peaceful march along the streets with a prayer for sentient beings.
TYC led Indefinite Hunger Strike Update: Day 17 & 18
The three hunger strikers are on their eighteenth day with only couple of glasses of water to sustain their body. Their health condition deteriorating day by day, their determination never deterred.
Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu call for peace
On a day that saw further bloodshed in the Middle East, three Nobel Peace Prize winners brought together here Monday called for non-violent resolutions to world conflict.
Tibetans and Supporters Stage Hunger Strike
Clutching prayer beads and waving Tibetan flags, approximately 25 Bay Area Tibetans and supporters gathered for a hunger strike in Berkeley Saturday morning joining similar hunger strikers in New York.
Dalai Lama honoured at UBC
The Dalai Lama was one of three Nobel Peace Laureates given honourary doctorates on Monday at the University of British Columbia. The Dalai Lama, South African Bishop Desmond Tutu and Iranian human rights activist and feminist Shirin Ebadi all received the honours.
Dalai Lama responds to questions from Sun reporter Douglas Todd
The following is a transcript of Vancouver Sun reporter Douglas Todd’s interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The interviewer’s questions and comments are italicized.
Paul Martin gets Goldie Hawn’s vote
Hollywood actress Goldie Hawn had words of praise for Prime Minister Paul Martin Monday. She lauded Martin for agreeing to meet with the Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader.