TYC demands apology (Updated)
In what is being described as an ‘appalling show of conduct’, Mr Tsewang Rigzin, president of the largest non-governmental organisation in exile was ‘rudely expelled’ from the Kalachakra venue
Obama administration urges China to pursue substantive dialogue with the Dalai Lama
A high-ranking official in the Obama administration expressed regret at the Chinese government’s failure to engage in substantive dialogue with the Tibetans and warned China that its ‘counterproductive policies’ in Tibet
His Holiness the Dalai Lama receives the Mother Teresa International Caring Award
The same day Beijing appointed ‘TAR’ communist party chief Zhang Qingli called for a severe crackdown on the Dalai Lama’s activities, the Tibetan spiritual leader was honoured at the United States Congress with an award
Interview with The Dalai Lama
Since you announced your retirement as leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile, how has your life changed?
Dalai Lama: Not much change, because the last ten years, since 2001, we have had political leadership through election.